Good morning! Hope you’re having a fantastic start to your Thursday. Here’s your Morning Motivation to kick off the day: ⚽ Do You Strength Train? Strength training is crucial for high school players preparing for the physical demands of college soccer. Building strength not only improves performance on the field but also helps prevent injuries and ensures you’re ready to compete at the next level. As the D1 Soccer Strength Coach at Mississippi State says:“Female athletes MUST strength train BEFORE college.” Check out this insightful video:Strength Training for Female Athletes via @YouTube While this video focuses on female athletes, it 100% applies to male players as well. I’m sure Coach @Diego M Lopez has some great insights on this topic too! ⚽ Words of Wisdom From @d1scholarship on X: “One mistake many parents/athletes make in their emails to college coaches:They forget a Call to Action (CTA). This is a question or directive for the college coach to act on and respond to. Most families just spew facts at coaches with no intention of starting a conversation.” Take note—always include a CTA to keep the dialogue going!" ⚽ Reminder "It’s not how good you are, but who knows you’re good!" Take action today: - Email those college coaches. - Share your athlete’s story. - Make it happen! Good luck, Steve