Heather Mitts Workout: Speed and Strength Training

Heather Mitts, U.S. Women's National Team superstar and co-owner of D1-Cincinnati, checks in for a workout at her hometown training facility.

STACK heads to D1 to talk follow Heather Mitts through her an in-season speed and strength training session. The workout at D1 will translate to Mitts performance on the field.Mitts warms her body up with speed and agility training on the ladder. Warming the feet and legs up is important for Mitts as she moves into soccer-specific cone drills. Check out: Agility and Anticipation Drill with Heather Mitts.Weaving her way through cones while dribbling the ball is important for developing acceleration and deceleration techniques. The soccer drills also improve her ability to change direction with the ball in her control. This sport-specific training is great for soccer players who want to get in shape and improve their soccer skills on the pitch.Weight lifting is also very important for athletes like Mitts who have a petite physique. Dedication to a strength training regimen will give smaller athletes the power to compete against opponents whose natural size trumps theirs. Check out: Heather Mitts Dumbbell Row With Hold.