WVSA provides information for youth soccer players, parents, referees and coaches to improve their overall development, including nutrition, hydration, mental health, soccer skills, injury prevention, sleep health and so much more. We talk to the experts every week to give you the information your need to be better both on and off the field.
What should youth soccer players be looking at when it comes to an off season strength and conditioning program? Find out with Karli Sewell, director of strength and conditioning at S2 Breakthrough.
Have we let money and power take over youth soccer (and youth sports in general)? Will we do anything (and spend anything) to get that elusive college athletic scholarship? We talked to Linda Flanagan, author of the book "Take Back The Game" about this subject. Check out what she had to say on the latest episode of our podcast.
What should a nutrition plan for soccer players during their off season look like? Get some advice from Lindsay Hazard, registered dietitian and owner of Cherish Nutrition, on the latest episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.
Interested in the WVSA Olympic Development Program? What is it about? What are the benefits? Want more information? Dr. Peter McGahey, WVSA Olympic Development Program Director, answers most of your questions in the latest edition of our podcast.
It can be extremely hard for student athletes to properly fuel around the school day. Stephanie May-Militano, registered dietitian and owner of SM Nutrition, is here to provide tips to fueling and hydration between classes, before trainings and matches as well as after a hard session.
Why is it important that we have more women coaching soccer in our state? Why are coaching licenses important? Find out with Erika Yohn, USSF C License Coach and Goalkeeper Coach with the WVSA Olympic Development Program.
What do we need to do as coaches and parents/spectators to keep keep our youth referees in the game for years to come? What can we do to help them develop? Find out with Jason Francois, Director of Referee Services for Nebraska Youth Soccer League on this episode of the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.
What are some things to keep in mind as you head into the pre-season as a youth soccer coach? Find out from Ian Barker, Soccer Coach Instructor.
Summer is over and it's time to get back into a productive sleep routine. Get some tips and advice from Dr. Amy Bender, Director of Clinical Sleep Science at Cerebra.
With pre-season soccer quickly approaching, soccer players need to get back into the zone when it comes to nutrition. What are some tips to getting your nutrition on point? Find out with Lindsay Hazard, registered dietitian and owner of Cherish Nutrition, as we dive into the subject here on the WVSA Beyond The Pitch Podcast.
For more information on Lindsay Hazard and Cherish Nutrition, click here: https://www.cherishnutrition.net/
