In-season training is tough. Traditional heavy lifts once or twice a week often cause fatigue and drop performance by postseason. Microdosing flips this—lifting is woven into the weekly rhythm, helping collegiate athletes maintain peak performance all season.

Tearing your ACL is one of the most frustrating injuries an athlete can face. The road back is long, demanding, and requires more than just “waiting it out” until you feel ready. Unfortunately, many athletes unknowingly make mistakes during their rehab that increase their risk of re-injury—or worse, leave them underprepared when it’s time to return to sport.

Talent isn’t enough. Smart parents invest in strength and conditioning because it builds the foundation athletes need to run faster, jump higher, and stay injury-free. This training boosts performance, prevents setbacks, and builds confidence that lasts beyond sports. Though it requires time and money, the payoff is worth it—a healthier, stronger athlete ready to succeed now and in the future. Strength and conditioning isn’t optional; it’s essential.

It’s one of the most common beliefs in strength and conditioning. On the surface, it makes perfect sense: strength is foundational to athleticism, and stronger athletes should be better equipped to sprint, jump, cut, and win footraces to the ball. But here’s the problem: most strength programs stop at the weight on the bar. They focus on building muscle, increasing max lifts, and stacking plates—but they don’t teach the athlete how to actually use that strength under press

Strength is the foundation. No question. But speed—true, game-ready speed—depends on your ability to apply that strength quickly and directionally.

Too often, strength training is treated as optional for girls. Sometimes it’s ignored altogether. Other times, programs written for male athletes are passed down without any adjustments, and many female athletes are left to navigate physical development without guidance that truly serves them.

A structured return-to-play plan isn’t just about safety—it’s about performance. It’s about equipping athletes to handle the demands of their sport, not just survive them. If you’re an athlete, coach, or parent navigating ACL recovery, you don’t need more opinions. You need a plan.