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Girls are different than boys and should be developed differently
Our SGL 7 Pillars define the core elements of female soccer player development, prioritizing injury prevention and performance. Each Pillar provides female-specific insights to maintain the crucial balance between high performance and physical health. Our Advisory Group ensures each Pillar delivers female-specific insights to optimizing this balance for every player’s success!
SoccerGirls.Life 7 Pillars
PILLAR 1 - STRENGTH TRAINING
SGL provides guidance on age and gender appropriate strength training to help minimize injury and maximize performance. Have questions? Sign up and ask away!
- When is the right time for a player to start strength training?
- What age can my child safely use free weights, resistance bands, medicine balls, or weight machines?
- How should strength training evolve as my daughter grows?
- What role does puberty play?
- Is there a strength training app?
- What parts of the body should we focus on?
PILLAR 2 - STRETCHING
Female and age appropriate stretching is key to preventing injuries. Improving flexibility supports performance.
Here are some examples of questions you may have-our SGL Advisory Groups provide answers.
- When should a player start a structured stretching routine?
- What types of stretching exercises are safest and most effective for young athletes?
- How should my daughter’s stretching routine evolve as she grows? How does puberty affect flexibility?
- Dynamic vs. static stretching?
PILLAR 3 - NUTRITION
Professional nutritionists provide guidance tailored for female athletes that help them fuel properly, perform their best, and stay healthy.
Here are some sample questions:
- What are the best pre- and post-game meals for my daughter?
- How can I make sure she’s getting the right nutrients for energy and recovery?
- How does her nutrition need to change as she grows and goes through puberty?
- Are there any nutrition apps or meal plans designed for young athletes?
PILLAR 4 - GIRLS SOCCER-SPECIFIC PSYCHOLOGY
Girls learn differently than boys, yet the development of female soccer players is often misunderstood by clubs, parents, coaches, and trainers.
Are you asking the right questions to support your daughter's growth in the game?
- Girls learn and develop differently than boys, what are the basics?
- Are there age and female-specific training methods?
- What is the role of the parent to support, build confidence and resilience on and off the field?
- The coach/club's role and do they truly understand?
PILLAR 5 - GAME AWARENESS & EFFECTIVENESS
Success in soccer is about more than just the score—it’s about becoming a smart, efficient, and thinking player.
How big is the soccer field? Just 6 inches—the space between your ears!
True development goes beyond physical skills. It’s about decision-making, confidence, and resilience.
- What makes an effective soccer player beyond technical skills?
- What are the PACE elements?
- What role does mental strength play in high performance?
- How does soccer prepare young girls for success beyond the game?
PILLAR 6 - PRACTICAL ABILITIES-SKILLS
Practical skills are critical and include dribbling, passing, ball control, running with the ball, collecting air balls, heading, changing pace and direction, shielding, and more. Mastering these techniques builds confidence, creativity, and effectiveness on the field.
- How do these skills contribute to game intelligence and decision-making?
- How can mastering ball control and movement improve confidence on the field?
- How should training evolve as girls grow and develop physically and mentally?
PILLAR 7 - SPEED, AGILITY, & QUICKNESS (SAQ) & CONDITIONING
Age and gender-specific Speed, Agility, Quickness (SAQ) training will improve explosiveness, balance, & coordination.
What questions do you have? Do these sound familiar:
- How does SAQ training benefit female soccer players?
- Why is age-specific SAQ training important?
- What is the ideal age to start SAQ training for female soccer players?
- What are the key components of SAQ training?
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