Health

Becoming a Mindful Athlete
Sports are stereotypically “physical” games, but anyone who competes knows that more often than not it’s way more of a mental game, especially in lacrosse. It’s mental toughness that provides

Living a Life of Passion and of Purpose
It’s in the inauthenticity that you create a perfect storm of unhappiness, so here a story of me, Taylor Ketcham — @gypsycoachlady. My personal vendetta against the world happens to be

Powerhouse Fruit and Veggie Smoothie
While training for the Colombian National Team I decided to take up a stricter workout and nutrition lifestyle. This was an opportunity for me to take a once in a

In The (Recipe) Box: Yorkshire Pizza
My mother was a teacher and on the nights she was running late from meetings or extra traffic, I knew there was a pretty good chance she’d be making Yorkshire

Lacrosse Team Chemistry
Every championship team has great team chemistry, but what about the championship quality teams that struggle to work together? Teams have an unspoken connection on the field and this is

Journey to the Heart
There is an amazing book called “Journey to the Heart” by Melody Beattie. This book contains 365 days worth of daily mantras or short “essays” to guide the reader into

A Guide to the Women’s Lacrosse Lifestyle
I had known what lacrosse was…well Men’s Lacrosse. I threw the ball around with some of my guy friends in middle school and knew the basics. Then one day I

“What does lacrosse mean to you?”
Lacrosse has been and continues to be, such an imperative part of my life. I have been fortunate enough to have been part of some of the greatest teams and

Hydration and Lacrosse
Hydration. I’m sure you’ve heard about how important it is for you, and it’s true it is! Water is the most important nutrient in the body. It makes up 55-60%