Overview
An indispensable guide by the women behind SoccerGrlProbs that shares positive and empowering advice
Your ultimate playbook for navigating the world of college soccer and beyond!Are you a
Ladyballer (lay-DEE-bawl-er)? Then you know the life: bruises, turf burns, weird tan lines, and always saying, "I can't, I have soccer!" This guide, brought to you by SoccerGrlProbs and Brandi Chastain, is your go-to resource for thriving as a female athlete.
SoccerGrlProbs Presents: The Ladyballer's Guide to Life offers hilarious and heartfelt experiences, plus tips on:
- Training smarter, not harder
- Fueling your body with the right nutrition
- Maintaining a champion mindset
- Balancing soccer with a social life
- Navigating the college recruiting process
Turn your passion for soccer into a fulfilling life, on and off the field. For young women who dream of college soccer and beyond, this is your essential companion to conquer the game and life itself!
Author Biography
SoccerGrlProbs is a lifestyle brand founded by Long Island natives Alanna Locast, Shannon Fay, and Carly Beyar, all former teammates on the Fairfield University Division 1 Women’s Soccer team. With a mission to create original content and merchandise that celebrates and empowers female soccer athletes, SGP has produced over 140 videos that have accumulated over 23+ million views. Discover more at soccergrlprobs.com.
Brandi Chastain is a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, coach, and sports broadcaster. She played for the United States national team from 1988 to 2004 and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in March 2017.
Press Releases
SoccerGrlProbs Presents: The Ladyballer's Guide to Life
Presented by SoccerGrlProbs / Foreword by Brandi Chastain
Contact: Natalie Rodriguez, IPG, (312) 638-4994, nrodriguez@ipgbook.com
A ladyballer knows exactly what she wants. She’s the type of girl who’s up for a challenge and loves to feel the wind against her face as she sprints down a field. As more superstars like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe emerge from the sport, young athletes seek guidance to achieve their soccer dreams and become as good as the pros. The road to success, however, is not always straightforward; navigating the world of collegiate soccer while balancing schoolwork is a daunting task. In this hilarious guidebook, young women will discover the tools to score big.
In SoccerGrlProbs Presents: The Ladyballer's Guide to Life (Triumph Books; 12 to 18; August 4, 2020), the successful trio behind the trailblazing lifestyle brand, SoccerGrlProbs, offer their best tricks and tips for surviving collegiate soccer. Long Island natives Alanna Locast, Shannon Fay and Carly Beyar know everything there is about the sport after playing together on the Fairfield University Division 1 Women's Soccer team. Devoted to helping young female soccer players find their path to success, SoccerGrlProbs compiled their best advice to be unstoppable both on and off the field. Highlights include:
- A foreword written by renowned soccer superstar Brandi Chastain
- Funny and relatable anecdotes, tweets and illustrations from SoccerGrlProbs
- Do’s and don’ts on everything from surviving tryouts to teammate dynamics
- Tips on choosing the right college, managing a busy academic schedule with soccer, training, nutrition, and mental self-care
- A list of 50 things to know before playing college soccer
More than just a guidebook, The Ladyballer’s Guide to Life offers female soccer athletes a sense of community as they put on their cleats and take the world by storm.
About the Authors:
SoccerGrlProbs is a lifestyle brand founded by Long Island natives Alanna Locast, Shannon Fay, and Carly Beyar, all former teammates on the Fairfield University Division 1 Women’s Soccer team. With a mission to create original content and merchandise that celebrates and empowers female soccer athletes, SGP has produced over 140 videos that have accumulated over 23+ million views. Discover more at soccergrlprobs.com.
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