The "A" Game with Amanda Axelson Amanda Axelson, Axe House Sports

Amanda speaks with Heidi Stickler, a Registered Sports Dietitian (RD/RDN), Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and Metabolic Efficiency Training Specialist (METS), with a Master’s in Sports Nutrition (MSc) from Liverpool John Moores University in England. They discuss how diet can affect athletic performance, the taboo topic of training around a women's menstrual cycle, and how a women's period is actually a super power.

Alexa Diaz joins Amanda to talk all things youth soccer. From her experience as a youth player to her college recruiting experience as well as her time with the Philippine National Team she shares her experience and advice for young athletes. As the Director of League Development and Player Programs for the Girl's Academy Alexa shares insight as to what coaches are looking for both on and off the field. This is an episode you won't wanna miss!

Today’s guest is a former Gunner who overcame a number of setbacks throughout her youth soccer career and by sheer grit and determination made her dream of playing collegiate soccer come true. She now plays for NCAA Division II Black Hills State University. She was the G02B captain for four years and played High School ball at Mt. Si. Without further ado, we bring you Ms. Haley Steskal.

We're back! After taking a hiatus from the podcast due to a tough pregnancy, Amanda is excited to be back with Season 2 of the A Game!

Amanda & Anna sit down with former Gunners G99A Karlee Stueckle. Karlee is a multi time state champion track & field athlete, she broke the state record in the 300m hurdles her senior year of high school and was ranked 8th nationally. Karlee is also a current starter for the University of Washington Women’s Soccer team who just made it to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA DI Tournament, this season she also scored the game winning goal to bring home the Apple Cup in a 2-1 win over Washington State. Karlee tells a bit about her experience growing up playing soccer, how she navigated the recruited process and, as always, she gives some advice on how to bring your "A" Game.