Do You Struggle Staying Confident?
Does your performance suffer when you’re not “on,” you feel uncomfortable, or don’t have your “A” game that day?
Do you struggle with staying confident and grind out the competition if you get scored on, miss a shot, or lose the ball?
We often work with perfectionist soccer players that have trouble staying composed when their games are not up to self-imposed standards.
They not only want to win, but they want their performance to look good and feel good at the same time. They want every pass to feet, every shot on goal, and they cannot refocus after goals against.
If these soccer players don’t perform close to perfection, they lose momentum, entertain doubts, and become easily frustrated.
Why Perfectionists Struggle
Soccer players who are perfectionists by nature also struggle with getting the job done when they don’t feel right or are not spot on.
How To Play Well You Feel Uncomfortable
Does your performance suffer when you’re not “on,” you feel uncomfortable, or don’t have your “A” game that day?
Do you struggle with staying confident and grind out the competition if your game is off or the competition is strong?
I often work with perfectionists that have trouble staying composed when their games are not up self-imposed standards.
They not only want to win, but they want their performance to look good and feel good at the same time. If they don’t perform close to perfection, they lose momentum, entertain doubts, and become easily frustrated.
Why Making Adjustments is Part of being Mentally Tough In Soccer
We believe one sign of a mentally tough soccer player is the ability to improvise and make adjustments when you don’t have your best game that day. It’s important realize that it’s impossible to play in the zone or near your peak every day. If the through ball isn’t on for example, great players keep possession and stay patient.
Not every soccer player has the mindset to play well when he feels uncomfortable. Negative emotions and doubt interfere with getting the job done.
How do you get the most from your performance when you are uncomfortable?
How do you grind it our when you don’t have your “A” game?
Three Mental Game Strategies to Help You Adjust in Soccer
- Prepare yourself mentally prior to competition for anything that might happen. You must know that competition does not always go according to plan. Soccer is about getting up and down the field… It’s not always pretty.
- Plan for the best scenario, but also prepare for the fact that you might need to improvise or adapt. We like our soccer players to be prepared mentally so they can make any adjustments and cope with any adversity.
- If you make a mistake, let it go, refocus quickly back on the game. Ask yourself, “What’s important to focus on right now.” Let the past be in the past. If you lose the ball, focus on getting it back or getting open for your teammate.
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