How Comparisons Can Hurt Confidence [Podcast]

Why Do Comparisons Hurt Confidence?

Sports Psychology for Soccer Podcast

Welcome to episode 9 of Soccer Psych Insights, your soccer mental training podcast.

In this episode, Jaki Hitzelberger, MA, MGCP and Dr. Patrick Cohn answer a question from a soccer player who says:

“I constantly find myself doubting my abilities because the girls I play with are very skilled technically. I fear being the weak link which leads to negative self-talk and inability to pull away from mistakes.”

Jaki Hitzelberger and Dr. Cohn answer this question and talk about why making comparisons hurts confidence in soccer.

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