Welcome to episode 12 of Soccer Psychology Insights, your mental training podcast. On this episode, Jaki Hitzelberger, MA and Dr. Patrick Cohn answer a question from a soccer player who says: Dr. Cohn and Jaki Hitzelberger, In previous seasons I would score in almost every match and sometimes more than … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Instilling Confidence in Soccer Today, we are excited to announce the upcoming release of a new CD and Workbook program specifically designed for soccer players and coaches. The new program is called: “Soccer Confidence: Mental Toughness Strategies for a Competitive Edge” Our brand new CD program will be available in … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do you play great in practice but tense up, lose confidence, and make easy mistakes in games? Do you take players on in practice but play it safe in competition? Do you trust your skills in training but second-guess your decisions come game-time? Are you frustrated because you know you … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Parents Can Motivate Their Players “My young athlete seems to love soccer, but just doesn’t apply himself. I remind him every day to practice more and concentrate more, but that doesn’t work. How can I motivate him?” This is a question we often get from parents. They say their … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Welcome to episode 11 of Soccer Psychology Insights, your mental training podcast. On this episode, Jaki Hitzelberger, MA and Dr. Patrick Cohn give you tips on how to get mentally prepared and focused before soccer games. Focus in soccer is one of the most important mental strategies. Soccer players who … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Do You Play Safe To Avoid Criticism? Do you constantly wonder what your coaches are thinking? Do you lose confidence if your coach yells at you or criticizes your performance? Do you try to avoid mistakes as an attempt to escape the wrath of your coach? The soccer players we … Read Sport Psychology Tip