Becoming the Unshakeable Female Athlete with Justin Kegley

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Feb 28, 2026

Justin Kegley, performance coach and founder of Movement Fitness, specializes in training female athletes to boost performance and cut injury risk. He breaks down the alarming ACL trend and a huge training gap between girls and boys. Conversation hits neuromuscular training, single-leg work, barefoot progressions, speed and change-of-direction mechanics, and how parents and coaches shape long-term development.

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How One ACL Rehab Client Shaped A Business Niche

Justin pivoted his business to female athletes after training Aaron, a 4.5‑month post‑ACL goalkeeper, who progressed to D1 and pro play.
That success drew more referrals, growing Movement Fitness to ~70% female athletes.

INSIGHT

ACL Education And Prevention Programs Rarely Reach Athletes

Most athletes lack ACL education and specific training exposure; only ~33% of college athletes know an ACL prevention program and ~45% had any ACL education.
That ignorance helps explain persistent injury rates despite research and protocols.

INSIGHT

Club Sports Business Model Drives Early Specialization And Overload

Club sports monetization and outcome pressure push kids into early specialization, heavy travel, and too many games each weekend.
That environment prioritizes short‑term wins and tournaments over long‑term athletic development and recovery.

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Episode 434 of the Strength Coach Podcast, “Becoming the Unshakeable Female Athlete” is out.

Female athletes face a significantly higher risk of ACL tears compared to their male counterparts, but physiological differences are only part of the story.

In this episode, we explore the shocking training gap that leaves young women vulnerable to injury and discuss actionable strategies to keep them safe on the field.

Discover how to shift the focus from early specialization to long-term athletic development and build unshakable confidence.

Welcome to Episode 434 of the Strength Coach Podcast with your host Anthony Renna.

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Today we are joined by Justin Kegley, performance coach and founder of Movement Fitness.

Justin recently released his new book “Becoming the Unshakable Female Athlete”, available in dedicated versions for both parents and athletes.

We dive deep into why female athletes are still seeing a rise in ACL injuries. We examine physiological factors like the Q-angle and joint laxity, combined with the heavy loads of modern club sports.

Shockingly, while 50 percent of male varsity athletes are required to strength train, only 9 percent of female athletes have the same requirement. We discuss how neuromuscular training can close this gap, maximize performance, and dramatically reduce injury risk.

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