#8 | Strength, Speed, and Self-Care: Erica Suter’s Guide to Female Athlete Development

27/05/2024 47 min Episodio 9
#8 | Strength, Speed, and Self-Care: Erica Suter’s Guide to Female Athlete Development

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In this conversation, Erica Suter, a strength coach and author, discusses her background in soccer, her passion for strength training, and her work with young female soccer players. She explains best practices for strength training with a young female athlete population and give thoughtful advice on how to navigate the world of youth soccer.Show Notes:Passion for Strength Training and Performance CoachingThe Importance of Mental Development in Youth AthletesConsistency in Strength Training to Prevent InjuriesFactors Contributing to ACL Injuries in Female AthletesThe Role of Nutrition, Protein, and Animal-Based SourcesRecognizing and Addressing Overuse Injuries in Young AthletesDeveloping Proper Movement Patterns and Play-Based MovementsImproving Speed: Training and GeneticsAddressing Misconceptions and Prioritizing Nutrition and Self-Care During the Menstrual CycleChoosing the Right College Program: Considerations and CompromisesPrioritizing Strength Training and Self-Care from a Young AgeLinks:IG: @fitsoccerqueenWebsite: ericasuter.comBook: The Strong Female Athlete: A Female Athlete Guide to Improve Performance, Reduce Injury, and Increase ConfidenceConnect with me:IG: Follow @evans.performance for additional insights and content.Newsletter: Join my newsletter for a deeper dive into the episodes and to keep up to date on the release of new episodes!Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for more valuable discussions on strength and conditioning with industry experts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners.

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