What does it take to succeed at higher levels? How important is mental training to your game? How often do you practice it? In this podcast, Fred Lange, founder of Deliberate Performance, leads our discussion about mental development in women’s soccer from youth to pros.
Dynasty Goalkeeping is excited to announce a new partnership for 2017. As part of our ongoing commitment to developing the WHOLE athlete we have partnered with SHANTI BAR to introduce and provide our students with a superior energy bar! SHANTI BARs are high protein, nutrient dense, delicious superfood packed, protein and energy… read more →
The following NY Times article written by David Epstein reveals some interesting research on early sport specialization and how it relates to development and injury. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/11/opinion/sports-should-be-childs-play.html?emc=edit_th_20140611&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=33869644&_r=0 As an athlete that competed in multiple sports at a young age (swimming, martial arts, cycling, horse back riding, skating, and soccer) as well… read more →
There are many components that comprise a balanced training structure for goalkeepers. This is true of all levels, youth through professional. As a youth goalkeeper, developing a solid technical foundation is paramount while the body grows, coordination evolves, and the physical dimensions of the athlete improve. As the goalkeeper advances… read more →
Yes I will admit that goalkeepers are a different breed, perhaps at times even a bit crazy; we dive at striker’s feet and sacrifice our bodies at all cost. We stand out from our field player teammates not only in personality, but in uniform as well. We wear a funky… read more →
In order to get off on the right foot, let’s start with a bit of history before stepping into the topic of proper footwear for soccer players. Why are soccer cleats so often referred to as “boots?” The reason is actually quite simple. In the early days of football (soccer,… read more →
Dynasty is proud to announce that this summer we will be challenging our students with a valuable new tool called the SideKick®! It is just another way that Dynasty distinguishes itself from other goalkeeper camps. We want to stretch our students and offer the latest in soccer technology. Similar to… read more →
An article titled “Five Women, One Weight” was published in the March 2002 issue of Health Magazine. It profiled five women of the same weight, addressing exercise, diet, fitness, and health. I was fortunate to be one of those women profiled. Click the button below to view the article in… read more →
In January I had the opportunity to join the U16 U.S. Girls National Team coaching staff at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. It was my first trip to the U.S. National Teams’ training center and I thoroughly enjoyed the week. The training grounds were immaculate and we even… read more →
When I got to UNC in 1991, I discovered that the weakest dimension of my game was my physical conditioning. I had never done any preparation on the physical side. We were required to do the Cooper test. The goalkeeper standard was 6 3/4 laps, which I made within a… read more →