My Daughter just committed to a major D1 University - As Me Anything

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks for this info. Any speed and agility coaches/programs that you recommend?

I can recommend Healthy Baller (numerous locations in the area) and Chris Paul (Showtime Fitness) 240-791-6195. He is located in the Silver Spring area. I have known Chris for over a decade. He is exceptional with track speed and quickness. Just remember that building speed is not an overnight process. Most kids dont even now how to run properly so that has to be taught even before they can build strength and quickness. The biomechanics of sprinting is an art.

There a tons of other trainers in the area but these are the ones we used.

If you are a YouTube type person then I would look at Pierre's Elite Performance and also Overtime Athletes.

What's the best age to start speed and agility training for a girl?

BIRTH!! But in all seriousness, I would probably say sometime in grade school. Lay the ground work. Some of it is just training your central nervous system to run at high speed. When my daughter goes to her speed sessions there are a ton of little kids flying around. Running hills has been good as well. 5 second uphill sprints will really help speed and strength. Really helps with the posterior chain.

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks for this info. Any speed and agility coaches/programs that you recommend?

I can recommend Healthy Baller (numerous locations in the area) and Chris Paul (Showtime Fitness) 240-791-6195. He is located in the Silver Spring area. I have known Chris for over a decade. He is exceptional with track speed and quickness. Just remember that building speed is not an overnight process. Most kids dont even now how to run properly so that has to be taught even before they can build strength and quickness. The biomechanics of sprinting is an art.

There a tons of other trainers in the area but these are the ones we used.

If you are a YouTube type person then I would look at Pierre's Elite Performance and also Overtime Athletes.

What's the best age to start speed and agility training for a girl?

Look at the high number of girls who attend healthy ballers and then have acl issues.

Puberty. Everything done prior is wasted if genetics and hormones say so. But waiting until puberty does not harm them one bit in the long run.

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Anonymous wrote:Seems like mostly good advice for college soccer. Thx for posting. We aren’t targeting D1 and are happy with our ECNL RL team, which has great D2-D3 placements.

Thats awesome! If you aren't targeting D1 then some of this will not apply. I think its awesome for these kids to play at any level after high school. Absolutely nothing wrong with ECNL RL. Awesome! Good luck

Thank you for the info. My daughter is also 5’ 9” center D, but only in 7th grade. So who knows where she will wind up.

Greatly appreciate the timeline you provided for all the pieces that landed your DD where she is. Hope she had an amazing experience!!

She has had a blast though the entire experience. Of course there was some ups and downs, small injuries (ankles, sprained knee), disappointments (not making an all league team).

5'9 7th grader!! love it. Our kids dont play basketball or volleyball but size helps. But I have seen a ton of bigger girls who cant play and cant move. Please follow my advice and work on speed and quickness especially for that size. It will take her longer to get up to max speed versus smaller girls. We actually had a few college coaches that told us that they were worried my DD could not defend smaller quicker girls. There is a science to it. Use of the hands, anticipation. I always told her to make sure the forwards can 'feel' you in the beginning of the game. Set the tone!

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks for this info. Any speed and agility coaches/programs that you recommend?

I can recommend Healthy Baller (numerous locations in the area) and Chris Paul (Showtime Fitness) 240-791-6195. He is located in the Silver Spring area. I have known Chris for over a decade. He is exceptional with track speed and quickness. Just remember that building speed is not an overnight process. Most kids dont even now how to run properly so that has to be taught even before they can build strength and quickness. The biomechanics of sprinting is an art.

There a tons of other trainers in the area but these are the ones we used.

If you are a YouTube type person then I would look at Pierre's Elite Performance and also Overtime Athletes.

What's the best age to start speed and agility training for a girl?

Look at the high number of girls who attend healthy ballers and then have acl issues.

Puberty. Everything done prior is wasted if genetics and hormones say so. But waiting until puberty does not harm them one bit in the long run.

The National Strength and Conditioning Association conducted a study showing two significant opportunity windows for the development of speed and agility for girls: the first is 6-8, and the second is about 12-14 (depending on the onset of puberty).

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks for this info. Any speed and agility coaches/programs that you recommend?

I can recommend Healthy Baller (numerous locations in the area) and Chris Paul (Showtime Fitness) 240-791-6195. He is located in the Silver Spring area. I have known Chris for over a decade. He is exceptional with track speed and quickness. Just remember that building speed is not an overnight process. Most kids dont even now how to run properly so that has to be taught even before they can build strength and quickness. The biomechanics of sprinting is an art.

There a tons of other trainers in the area but these are the ones we used.

If you are a YouTube type person then I would look at Pierre's Elite Performance and also Overtime Athletes.

What's the best age to start speed and agility training for a girl?

Look at the high number of girls who attend healthy ballers and then have acl issues.

Puberty. Everything done prior is wasted if genetics and hormones say so. But waiting until puberty does not harm them one bit in the long run.

You are probably right about puberty. Who knows. Every kid is different.
Regarding ACL injuries..you roll the dice every time they step on the field. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to who gets ACL injuries. We have seen way too many over the last few years from the strongest and the weakest.

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks for this info. Any speed and agility coaches/programs that you recommend?

I can recommend Healthy Baller (numerous locations in the area) and Chris Paul (Showtime Fitness) 240-791-6195. He is located in the Silver Spring area. I have known Chris for over a decade. He is exceptional with track speed and quickness. Just remember that building speed is not an overnight process. Most kids dont even now how to run properly so that has to be taught even before they can build strength and quickness. The biomechanics of sprinting is an art.

There a tons of other trainers in the area but these are the ones we used.

If you are a YouTube type person then I would look at Pierre's Elite Performance and also Overtime Athletes.

What's the best age to start speed and agility training for a girl?

Look at the high number of girls who attend healthy ballers and then have acl issues.

Puberty. Everything done prior is wasted if genetics and hormones say so. But waiting until puberty does not harm them one bit in the long run.

The National Strength and Conditioning Association conducted a study showing two significant opportunity windows for the development of speed and agility for girls: the first is 6-8, and the second is about 12-14 (depending on the onset of puberty).

Yep, well aware of this study. The work done at 6-8 is helpful for proprioception. But once hormones and body changes come in to play a lot of it is wasted, and if a program for speed and agility, and strength, is begun at puberty, which is typically in that 10 to 14 range for girls there is no long-term loss for missing the ages of 6 to 8.

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks for this info. Any speed and agility coaches/programs that you recommend?

I can recommend Healthy Baller (numerous locations in the area) and Chris Paul (Showtime Fitness) 240-791-6195. He is located in the Silver Spring area. I have known Chris for over a decade. He is exceptional with track speed and quickness. Just remember that building speed is not an overnight process. Most kids dont even now how to run properly so that has to be taught even before they can build strength and quickness. The biomechanics of sprinting is an art.

There a tons of other trainers in the area but these are the ones we used.

If you are a YouTube type person then I would look at Pierre's Elite Performance and also Overtime Athletes.

What's the best age to start speed and agility training for a girl?

Look at the high number of girls who attend healthy ballers and then have acl issues.

Puberty. Everything done prior is wasted if genetics and hormones say so. But waiting until puberty does not harm them one bit in the long run.

The National Strength and Conditioning Association conducted a study showing two significant opportunity windows for the development of speed and agility for girls: the first is 6-8, and the second is about 12-14 (depending on the onset of puberty).

Yep, well aware of this study. The work done at 6-8 is helpful for proprioception. But once hormones and body changes come in to play a lot of it is wasted, and if a program for speed and agility, and strength, is begun at puberty, which is typically in that 10 to 14 range for girls there is no long-term loss for missing the ages of 6 to 8.

It seems like a combination of gymnastics classes and soccer would be enough for proprioception at 6-8.

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Anonymous wrote:How is she preparing for the mental health aspect of playing or not playing? During her first few weeks at the school they will be bringing in the next crop of players who are better and younger. It happens to everyone of the players. It causes a major mental crisis. They start to question why are they trying to replace me, I just got here? Am I not good enough? Did I screw up?

What are their plans when the stadium lights go out? They will not have the chance to build a resume for when their playing career is over so prepare for that as well. It is beyond year round training. Finding a job is really hard when the only skill you have is you played 4-5 years of s port in college. The adjustment to being a NARP is going to harder than any training or competition they have faced.

Make sure they follow the Hidden Opponent on social media.

I know all this because we lived it all. A top tier school in their sport, started playing early, was the only one left from their freshmen class on senior night, The mental health aspect is not something coaches actually take seriously, they say they do but it's a next girl up world.

This was the biggest issue for me as a parent. Easily #1. Mental Health. She is very excited about playing soccer in college but it is not her 'end game'. She wants med school. She totally realizes that soccer is fleeting and will end sooner than later. We specifically asked about mental health resources at school to help with the ups and downs of playing college sports. The school has a strong sports psychology and mental health focus. Plus we pray!!

julie foudy got accepted to very good med schools, fun fact. did pro soccer instead

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Anonymous wrote:For every junior that commits to a school there are several who commit and never play in college. A lot changes in a year. Until that pen meets the paper it's just a verbal agreement that isn't worth anything.

Yep - every single person on the planet with a kid interested in playing in college knows this. Stop being a Doug Downer. We know the rules. We know what can happen.

BTW - even if you sign and sit the bench - the $$ and the stipend and the NIL is still all yours for the taking! Who cares if you play or not? My kid played 17 minutes last year on a full scholarship and is walking around with a monthly $2,600 stipend debit card! Now THAT's worth something!

and when they get out of school and have nothing on their resume and are selling season tickets to a minor league hockey team they will be like hmm was that 17 minutes worth it? That's why most college athletes don't play out their eligibility, the grind isn't worth it when the lights go out.

hmm, in nyc a lot show up in finance and consulting sometimes even law

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Maybe I missed it but I haven’t seen an answer as to if this is a binding offer or if the school can change their mind. It seems really early unless a player is USWNT material. And do schools review apps from an academic perspective before junior year?

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe I missed it but I haven’t seen an answer as to if this is a binding offer or if the school can change their mind. It seems really early unless a player is USWNT material. And do schools review apps from an academic perspective before junior year?

I am sorry -- what? Not OP but you do not know this?

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Anonymous wrote:For every junior that commits to a school there are several who commit and never play in college. A lot changes in a year. Until that pen meets the paper it's just a verbal agreement that isn't worth anything.

Yep - every single person on the planet with a kid interested in playing in college knows this. Stop being a Doug Downer. We know the rules. We know what can happen.

BTW - even if you sign and sit the bench - the $$ and the stipend and the NIL is still all yours for the taking! Who cares if you play or not? My kid played 17 minutes last year on a full scholarship and is walking around with a monthly $2,600 stipend debit card! Now THAT's worth something!

and when they get out of school and have nothing on their resume and are selling season tickets to a minor league hockey team they will be like hmm was that 17 minutes worth it? That's why most college athletes don't play out their eligibility, the grind isn't worth it when the lights go out.

That is why it matters where you go? Ivy? In good shape. Top 50 school? Great shape. High academic D3 is about the same shape as Ivy.

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks for this info. Any speed and agility coaches/programs that you recommend?

I can recommend Healthy Baller (numerous locations in the area) and Chris Paul (Showtime Fitness) 240-791-6195. He is located in the Silver Spring area. I have known Chris for over a decade. He is exceptional with track speed and quickness. Just remember that building speed is not an overnight process. Most kids dont even now how to run properly so that has to be taught even before they can build strength and quickness. The biomechanics of sprinting is an art.

There a tons of other trainers in the area but these are the ones we used.

If you are a YouTube type person then I would look at Pierre's Elite Performance and also Overtime Athletes.

What's the best age to start speed and agility training for a girl?

Look at the high number of girls who attend healthy ballers and then have acl issues.

Puberty. Everything done prior is wasted if genetics and hormones say so. But waiting until puberty does not harm them one bit in the long run.

The National Strength and Conditioning Association conducted a study showing two significant opportunity windows for the development of speed and agility for girls: the first is 6-8, and the second is about 12-14 (depending on the onset of puberty).

Yep, well aware of this study. The work done at 6-8 is helpful for proprioception. But once hormones and body changes come in to play a lot of it is wasted, and if a program for speed and agility, and strength, is begun at puberty, which is typically in that 10 to 14 range for girls there is no long-term loss for missing the ages of 6 to 8.

It seems like a combination of gymnastics classes and soccer would be enough for proprioception at 6-8.

My daughter did both at that age range, and it was crazy helpful. She stopped w gymnastics at 8 1/2. But she had a growth spurt and now at 11, its like she is clumsy and no where as agile as she once was. Feel like we will have to relearn all the agility moves and footwork all over again.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For every junior that commits to a school there are several who commit and never play in college. A lot changes in a year. Until that pen meets the paper it's just a verbal agreement that isn't worth anything.

Yep - every single person on the planet with a kid interested in playing in college knows this. Stop being a Doug Downer. We know the rules. We know what can happen.

BTW - even if you sign and sit the bench - the $$ and the stipend and the NIL is still all yours for the taking! Who cares if you play or not? My kid played 17 minutes last year on a full scholarship and is walking around with a monthly $2,600 stipend debit card! Now THAT's worth something!

and when they get out of school and have nothing on their resume and are selling season tickets to a minor league hockey team they will be like hmm was that 17 minutes worth it? That's why most college athletes don't play out their eligibility, the grind isn't worth it when the lights go out.

Tell me you know nothing about college athletes without telling me.....
Most of the kids go to grad school or are engineers. My daughter just graduated and her D1 team has 2 women going to PA school, 2 getting MBAs and every other one has a great job. Move along.

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You are probably right about puberty. Who knows. Every kid is different.
Regarding ACL injuries..you roll the dice every time they step on the field. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to who gets ACL injuries. We have seen way too many over the last few years from the strongest and the weakest.

Nordic Curls are the answer