The Youth ACL Epidemic with Erica Mulholland | Episode 5

Note: This episode is from a live recording of UNRACKED, having aired on September 30th, 2025 at 10am PT / 1pm ET.Erica Mulholland, strength and performance coach specializing in youth female athletes, joins Cooper Napoli to unpack the data, risks, and realities behind the youth ACL epidemic.In this episode, she breaks down:How youth ACL risk develops and why the epidemic continues to growWhere movement inefficiencies show up across youth sports—from soccer and lacrosse to volleyball and basketballThe adjustments she makes when athletes lack strength, movement literacy, or sport-specific coordinationThe core principle she emphasizes: building strong, resilient movers before building sport-specific specialistsA standout moment: Erica challenges the myth that “more sport = better athlete,” and explains why strength training is the real foundation for long-term athletic successThis is youth injury prevention and performance from someone who has spent over a decade coaching young athletes to be strong for sport—and strong for life.Join us live for each episode. Follow @BridgeAthletic on Instagram to catch monthly announcements and be part of the conversation as it happens.Watch the full video on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWugDFLfxg9yEcS3hPXIMlupx9gmIFFDNWhat is BridgeAthletic? BridgeAthletic is the leading training software for coaching professionals. Design programs, track progress, and deliver world-class training at scale. Start your free trial today. Use code "COOPER" at checkout to get your second month of Bridge at 50% off.