Laura Baden

Female athletes today face more pressure than ever: competitive clubs, long seasons, early recruiting, constant comparison, and the mental weight of needing to “perform” in every practice, game, and showcase. But here’s the truth I wish every Pittsburgh parent knew: The strongest female athletes, mentally and physically, are NOT the ones who do the most skills sessions or play the most games. They’re the ones who build real strength, confidence, and durability all year long. At Earn the Edge...

Female athletes today are faster, more competitive, and more skilled than ever yet they also face some of the highest rates of preventable injuries , particularly during high school years when training loads rise and bodies are still developing. Two things make the biggest difference  in whether a female athlete stays healthy and keeps advancing: Off-Season Strength + Corrective Training Building a Strong Base Before College Recruiting Intensifies At Earn the Edge Performance, these two...

How to Prepare. How to Perform. How to Recover. How to Be Remembered. Tournaments and showcases are exciting. They’re high stakes. They can also be exhausting physically, mentally, and emotionally. And here’s the reality I see all the time as an athletic trainer and performance coach: Most athletes don’t underperform because of talent… They underperform because they’re under-fueled, under-recovered, and under-prepared. This guide is for parents and athletes who want to walk into every...