Playing Freely in Soccer Do you or your soccer players need to “get out of your own way” when competing? You might be thinking: “What does it mean to get out of your own way?” When an athlete is unable to get out of his own way, the mind is … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Have Proactive Confidence Successful soccer players have proactive confidence. That means they train and work on their mental game just as much as they work to improve their skills, strength, and speed. Soccer players with proactive confidence use positive visualization, they focus on their strengths, and they don’t … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Feel Confident Before Game Welcome to episode 5 of Soccer Psych Insights. In this episode, Jaki Hitzelberger, MA, MGCP interviews Brazilian Soccer Coach, Eder Guimaraes on how to feel confident before soccer games. Eder talks about how to visualize success, focus on small achievable goals, and anticipate challenges. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What is Team Belief? There is a common thread that runs through all championship teams… BELIEF! This belief is not merely each player having a high level of confidence in their own abilities, but a collective belief in that the team has the power or capacity to produce a desired … Read Sport Psychology Tip
What is The Number One Mental Game Skill? In soccer, confidence is the #1 mental game skill that helps you succeed. How you prepare before competition, react to mistakes, cope with adversity, and take feedback, can make or break your confidence. And if you’re a coach or parent, you play … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Players Who Feel Intimidated Do you or your players feel intimidated by other competitors? Soccer players often compare their skill to other players. They wonder if other players are faster, stronger, or more skilled. If you compare yourself to your opponents, you’ll likely feel intimidated and lose confidence. Most of … Read Sport Psychology Tip