In this episode, Coach Erica shares her journey as a strength and conditioning coach specializing in female athletes. She discusses the importance of strength training, the challenges faced by young athletes today, and the unique needs of female athletes during their development. Erica emphasizes the need for balance in training schedules and the significance of addressing chronic injuries. She also reflects on her experiences with podcasting, the lessons learned from her guests, and the impact of imposter syndrome in her coaching career. Finally, she shares her future goals of reaching more female athletes through speaking engagements.TAKEAWAYS:-Erica started her journey in strength training at a young age.-She focuses on the unique needs of female athletes.-Strength training can help prevent chronic injuries in young athletes.-There is a growing need for balance in training schedules.-Erica emphasizes the importance of education for parents and athletes.-Podcasting has been a valuable tool for her professional growth.-Imposter syndrome can lead to self-reflection and improvement.-Communication with coaches is crucial for athlete management.-Erica aims to educate more female athletes through speaking.-She believes in the long-term athletic development model for young athletes.#AthleteDevelopment #CoachingExcellence #StrengthTraining #SportsNutrition #FitnessJourney #PowerTraining #AthleticPerformance #SkillDevelopment #TeamBuilding #TrainingMotivation #YouthSports #WorkoutTips #Conditioning #AthleteEducation #SportsLeadership #TrainHard #FitnessMindset #Weightlifting #CoachingSuccess #SportSpecificTraining #AthleteLife #CoachingTips #StrengthAndConditioning #WeightRoomWisdom #AthleteTraining#FitnessForAthletes #CoachingStrategies #SportsScience #PerformanceTraining #FitForSport #EliteAthletes #MentalToughness #InjuryPrevention #TeamTraining #SportsPerformance #TrainSmart #AthleteMindset #StrengthCoach #EnduranceTraining #PowerliftingTips