Back in my preseason college soccer days, we would wake up, train, eat, train, eat, train, sleep & repeat for weeks on end. After doing this for camp for 4 years, I almost became numb to the feeling of working out, and now it serves as my mediation. Whether it be a full on soccer game or just a gym session, the benefits to physical activity are endless.
2023-03-09 05:25:11 +0000 UTC View Post
No matter where find yourself. if you stay consistent with what you work for, your passion will turn from a dream to reality. I found myself in a completely new area this weekend, but it didn’t stop me from doing what I love.
2023-03-05 17:44:47 +0000 UTC View PostCasual Friday futsal! I love breaking the futsal ball out after the gym, it’s such a playful way to mess around dribbling. It’s great for practicing footwork and is fantastic for close quarters.
2023-03-04 04:37:40 +0000 UTC View PostCrushed a heavy leg day and got some juggling in afterwards to loosen the legs up. Doing this is such a great habit after a workout, because the hard part isn’t playing when you’re fresh, but when you’re exhausted.
2023-03-01 05:52:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Life is what you make it. If I want to be a body building soccer player. That’s exactly what I’m gonna do 😤💪🏼.
2023-02-27 22:12:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Throw back to Christmas Day. If only my college soccer association would allow my Santa suit as a uniform, it would have been over for the other team 😤😂
2023-02-26 04:21:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Consistency is the key to growth, even if you can’t do specifically what you want. Pushing your body through a quick workout, is way better than succumbing to muscle atrophy by not doing anything. Stay consistent!
2023-02-23 16:49:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Nothing like a sweaty sauna session after cardio. The benefits are endless and the feeling afterwards is priceless. I highly recommend a cardio and abs day topped off with a sauna or steam room for restarting your week. Now i can hit the pitch and feel light as a feather 🪶.
2023-02-20 16:51:11 +0000 UTC View Post
One of the most underrated workouts should be running in sand. By the time I finished my walk I couldn’t even stand. Highly recommend it for stamina/ calf work 💪🏼🥵.
2023-02-18 00:15:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Nutrition and mindset: Your body listens to your mind. If you can positively reinforce your mind with a healthy lifestyle + proper nourishment. You will unlock new aspects of yourself you never thought possible. Be consistent and intentional with what you do, and I promise you will see results.
2023-02-14 05:32:14 +0000 UTC View PostLeg day topped off with some abs and cardio is always a good match. This session is a great workout the day before a game, and here’s why: • I’ll be light on my toes for when I get to the pitch. • My core will be prepared for any shifts in direction. • My leg strength will not need a warmup, as I already have my leg strength activated, just some agility and mobility exercises is all that’s required. Train smarter not harder 😎
2023-02-12 02:24:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Healthy Habits: Make your hard work speak for itself. I’ve kept the same physique year round due to the consistency I put into a healthy diet and exercise. Once you’ve created the habit, it’s a piece of cake 🍰.
2023-02-09 22:29:11 +0000 UTC View Post
The beauty of stretching is it can be done anywhere and at anytime. Especially for your lower body, the benefits to even a quick stretch are endless. Whether it be to improve your daily activities or physical performance, it’s an important function that everyone needs to be doing. Try to accustom it to fit your daily schedule, it can’t hurt 😘.
2023-02-08 04:35:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Diversification: Switch it up! After a long time of keeping the same routine, your body becomes accustomed to what you put it through. Arnold Schwarzenegger said it best, you must shock the muscle to get it to grow. Doing the same thing over and over can only get you so far. Introduce new workouts and tests for yourself, and your body will have no choice but to adapt and grow!
2023-02-05 21:14:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Took time away from the field to get some steps in to break away from the normal mundane routine. Took a detour up in the sky momentarily and it was epic. This made me realize the importance of switching up ways of fitting in physical activity in fun new ways.
2023-02-03 03:07:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Abs: Abs can be done absolutely anywhere and at anytime if you know what to look for. It takes 21 days to completely build a habit. Be consistent and you’ll adapt, I promise. I would do this hold for 5-10 minutes and that’s it, don’t be afraid to shake it up with other variations though. Having a strong core is vital for soccer, so don’t forget to skip it!
2023-01-31 19:25:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Post workout stretch: How you handle yourself after a workout can arguably be more important than the workout itself. It’s vital that you stretch and properly nourish yourself after an intense training, otherwise you’ll be extremely sore and tired. After my morning collegiate trainings, some kids would go back to their dorms and sleep. Others would stretch, then go to the cafe to eat breakfast. 9 times out of 10, the ones who stretched and ate were ready to go for the evening session, whereas the kids who went to sleep were tired and cramping. Nourishment and stretching is the key!
2023-01-30 02:43:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Nothing beats a juggling session after a hard workout on a sunny day ☀️. The reason I love this form of cardio is soulfully for getting outdoors. I make it a high priority, because the feeling afterwards is mesmerizing. No matter what your day consists of afterwards, you feel tapped in and accomplished for the day.
2023-01-28 03:10:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Back day!!! Hands down the best reason for training back is for throw ins. During my high school soccer games. We would force one of the worst players on our team to play, for the soul purpose of his throw ins. He was horrible with his feet, but because he trained so much, he could throw in a ball from almost half field. This was a devastating concern for the opponents, for it was a lethal attack every single time. We’d push all our numbers up, and we probably scored 3 times off a header, and gained several corner kicks out of it in return. Muscle is important, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
2023-01-26 01:42:43 +0000 UTC View PostMonday morning burnout!!! I love getting my heart rate up in the sauna for an intense sweat session. The feeling of walking out of the gym afterwards is indescribable. I know know! It’s a different form of cardio then juggling, but I don’t like the cold, so this is my alternative 🤷🏻♂️🤣.
2023-01-23 17:40:59 +0000 UTC View PostSaturday shenanigans 😝 Was feeling goofy in between running my errands. One of the reasons I love this game so much, is because you can literally enjoy it anywhere!
2023-01-22 03:54:10 +0000 UTC View PostIt’s harder than it looks I promise 😅. As I mentioned in the past, the benefits to using a smaller ball are almost endless. The surface area is way less, making your room for error much smaller. It’s a great practice to familiarize yourself with, for your overall touch will improve greatly. Get yourself one and tell me how many you can get! 👀 My record is 150 😝
2023-01-19 15:53:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Rest days: As fantastic as it is to constantly stay active and workout, it’s vital for your body to recover and decompress every once and a while. Don’t be afraid to kick back and purposefully do nothing every once and a while. You deserve it!!
2023-01-16 20:19:00 +0000 UTC View Post
When I find myself indoors for a long period of time. The best feeling in the world is getting to the field on a hot day with nothing but time to grind. Listed below you’ll find my normal routine: • Warmup stretches • Toe touches on the ball • Juggling drills • Dribbling drills • First touch practice • Shooting drills.
2023-01-14 19:09:34 +0000 UTC View Post
We all knew it was coming.. Strength: Despite what many people say about the sport, soccer is a physical game. I can’t tell you how many times especially as a keeper, I wished I was a bigger body for people to challenge. Whether it be in the air or a 1v1, having more strength and weight would have altered many people from attempting to make contact with me. Most importantly, I would have been much more comfortable challenging the ball, and wouldn’t have gotten hurt as much.
2023-01-12 03:46:38 +0000 UTC View Post
If you feel good, you’ll play good. Keeping your body fully nourished and at a healthy state will make it so much easier to focus on what really matters: Coordination, ability and consistency. Every player has their strengths and weaknesses in their gameplay, but if you can’t make it through the full 90 minute game, it becomes hard for a coach to truly analyze your value. Eat clean, train properly, and the results will follow.
2023-01-10 01:09:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Just when I find myself struggling to juggle a normal ball, I break this little guy out to keep me on my toes. The benefit to it is since surface area to juggle significantly shrinks, my touch has to be twice as precise. The result- when I go back to a normal ball, it’s way easier than before. 10/10 recommended it for improving your touch.
2023-01-05 23:34:31 +0000 UTC View Post
People try to make the argument that weight training slows you down. Well If Ronaldo can have a Greek God’s physique and play at the highest level possible. I say I can do the same 😤
2023-01-03 19:26:53 +0000 UTC View PostSpeed: You ever notice soccer players moving with unbelievable speed and coordination? Well I guarantee you they use this drill. The goal of this exercise is to familiarize your hips with the movement of reaching for the ball and pulling it to any desired direction. We did this drill almost every week on my college team, it’s vital for if you plan on driving your hips with speed. Gradually increase the intervals of time you do this for, and I guarantee you’ll see results.
2023-01-01 23:23:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy New Years Eve Eve!! This year has been such a dramatic change, I’m eager to see what 2023 has to offer. I love each and every one of you and can’t wait to show you what I have planned. 😝
2022-12-30 22:28:22 +0000 UTC View Post
