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Over the past few years, a number of marketing-driven coaches have positioned fascia as the secret key to athleticism—as if athletes are simply “not activating their fascia” or “not training the fascial lines.” The problem with this narrative is that it ignores how fascia actually functions and adapts according to established physiology. Fascia is not a mystical power system that can be “switched on” with special drills. It is a connective tissue network shaped by mechanical

In soccer, we tend to celebrate the explosive qualities. Speed numbers get posted on social media, jump heights get celebrated in the weight room, and the strongest lifts become bragging rights among teammates. Those outputs matter, and they should be tracked. But underneath all of those impressive metrics lies a quieter, foundational quality that dictates whether those numbers actually transfer to the pitch: balance. It sounds like a small thing. Standing on one leg. Holding

Warm-ups are one of the most misunderstood parts of soccer preparation. Most players treat them like a routine they’ve done since they were nine years old—jog, a few stretches, maybe shuffle a bit, pass in a circle, and get into training. On game day, things aren’t much better. Teams run through the same generic patterns without ever matching the physical reality of the sport. And substitutes? They often stand around for an hour before being expected to sprint into the game f

As someone who has been training professionally for over 17 years, I've seen a lot of different ways to develop athletes improve their strength, speed and agility and for the past 4-5 years I've noticed a decline in cognitive performance based reaction times, listening and processing habits. Read More on why I believe there's becoming a bigger issue with screentime. Reaction time and decision-making ability emerge from a complex interplay of neural signaling, synaptic efficie

Pain management in sport is always a balancing act. On one hand, soccer athletes need to be able to compete without being limited by soreness, tightness, or minor discomfort. On the other, suppressing pain signals can create bigger issues—especially when those signals are communicating a real tissue problem. Understanding how Tylenol (acetaminophen) and NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) interact with performance, recovery, and athlete safety is essential for responsible decision-m

In high-performance environments, especially sports like soccer where speed, acceleration, and change of direction define outcomes, it’s critical to understand how different training methods influence power and efficiency. Isometric training — where muscles produce force without visible movement — has become a popular tool for developing strength, control, and tendon health. But questions often arise about its potential downside: can prolonged isometric work reduce power or e