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Before It’s Too Late: Student-Athlete Mental Health She has a 4.0. She is a starter. She is a double major. She is editor of the paper. She is an Academic All-American. She is an NCAA Sportswoman of the Year nominee. I am her. Those describe me. But, so do these;I...

How to live in the moment both on and off the field Every day is a new chance to make an impact, reach goals and perform to the best of your ability. As athletes we know that every time we step on the field we need to perform at a...

We asked you, our amazing community of current and retired female athletes, about the best advice that you have ever received. You left hundreds of comments that were so inspiring. Here are just a few of our favorites that we wanted to share with you. Scroll for instant motivation. We had to start with...

Navigating Your Recruiting Process Today Advice for Students and Families from College Athletic Advisor December Update The national signing period is open in most sports… with basketball and football early singing periods coming up fast and it seems like a good time to talk about the question a lot of...

This is a common question that we get from Ladyballers in terms of the effect of the menstrual cycle on injury risk. We wanted to share more information on the matter so we teamed up with Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Erica Suter, to share her findings. As we all know, female athletes may...

Heavy period cramps can disrupt your game, big time. In this blog, we bust the myth that period cramps are inevitable, teach you the VERY simple science behind what's going on, and provide natural tips to alleviate cramps so that it does not affect your performance, on and off the field....

As athletes, we always want to push past discomfort. It's true, maybe the environment of our sport has fostered this kind of mindset where athletes feel pressure to just keep pushing.  We don't want to stop or rest, out of fear of losing progress or falling behind, but the truth...

Let's talk about YOUR PERIOD and PLAYING. Today, we're going to bust the myth that your period takes away from your game.  Picture this scenario. You just woke up and headed to the bathroom. It's officially DAY 1 of your period (you've entered your menstrual phase.) You start to freak out...

Becoming a Pro-Napper: A Guide for Time Management  Upon arriving to college, you are greeted with a type of independence most  have not yet faced; every decision you make is truly in your own hands. One of  the biggest lessons I learned as soon as I began my collegiate soccer...

6 Ways to Improve Your Weak Foot with @BeastmodeSoccer A player who can use both feet proficiently will improve their overall control. A player who uses both feet to dribble will better break away from their opponent than a player who favors one foot over the other and a player...

Every player knows that we lose A LOT of water while we are playing, and even more so in the warmer months! When we become dehydrated, our blood doesn't circulate as well, our brain struggles to send signals efficiently to our muscles, we don't think with as much clarity, our...

We asked our audience to "Age yourself with soccer products." Meaning, we wanted our audience to post soccer products that they used while growing up playing soccer! We had so many funny responses that sent us wayyyyy back in time. Cue all of the nostalgia! Scroll the list if you...

 Advice from the Canadian Olympian herself, Karina LeBlanc. We love this tip because it's true. Just as with anything in sport, school, or life - PREPARATION IS KEY! And if you think ahead, and mentally prepare yourself for what's to come, it can make the transition so much easier for...

The state of your hormone health MATTERS as an athlete. If you're wondering why, click here before reading this blog! You'll quickly learn that everything you do, eat, drink, say, think, and surround yourself around can affect your hormones (which domino affects your performance, on and off the field). If this sounds kinda...

4 Actions to Building Unshakable Confidence My guess is that like many other soccer girls out there, you’re serious about becoming the best soccer player you can be and reaching your full potential.  But let me ask you this... are you working on every aspect of your game? Are you...

What we'll cover in Part 1: What is the endocrine system? Why should we care about our hormones functioning optimally? What are the signs of balanced hormones? What are the signs of imbalanced hormones? What can cause these negative symptoms? How can I naturally support my hormones as a female athlete? Without getting too science-y on you...it's important...

In this blog, you'll learn: What is your menstrual cycle? What's happening hormonally during each phase of your cycle How to adjust your workout routine (with clickable examples) How to adjust your diet/nutrition ALL with the goal in mind to help you live more in alignment with your naturally fluctuating...

Our coaches have spent years, sometimes a majority of their lives, of learning and increasing their soccer knowledge and how to convey it to their players. But sometimes there exist gaps between players and their coaches that inhibit the ability of the team to be at their true best. We...

The 8 Keys to Confidence The author’s of Raising Tomorrow’s Champions (one of which is former pro, Joanna Lohman) asked the National Teamers for perspective on how to grow and maintain self-confidence for sports and life: 1.LISTEN UP, MOM AND DAD — The benefits of positive messaging begin at home...