How Well do you Adjust to Playing a New Position? During your soccer career, your role on the team will change depending on your coach and the team’s need. You may switch from attacker to defender, center-back to wing, fullback to a midfielder. Success at a new position depends on … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Tips for Developing Positive Self-Talk Do you become overwhelmed and anxious in new high-pressure competitive situations? What do you tell yourself when you are about to play against a top team or break into the starting lineup for the first time? All soccer players can agree that a player needs … Read Sport Psychology Tip
When you make a bad play or something doesn’t go your way, do you get frustrated or upset easily? In this sports psychology video, Dr. Cohn discusses how to control your emotions when things aren’t going your way. How do you maintain composure during the game? Learn how to have … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Playing Soccer Under Pressure When your BIG opportunity arises, are you ready for that moment or overwhelmed? When soccer players think of their “big” opportunity (ex., your first start, trying out for your college team, being chosen for a penalty kick, etc.), many of those players become anxious and fearful. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Focus on One Game at a Time “Take it one game at a time. One half at a time.” Have you heard your coach preach this mentality? Why do coaches have to continually tell their teams to focus one game, one half at a time? Well, a coach telling a player … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Push Your Boundaries to Improve Your Game How do you improve your game to get to the next level? What is the most critical factor for improving your play on the field? Many soccer players feel stuck at their current level of play. These players have plateaued and feel they … Read Sport Psychology Tip