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
Stay Poised Under Pressure Stop stressing… Don’t worry about it… Just relax… How many times have you heard a similar comment from your soccer coach or parents just before a big game? Has that advice ever helped calm you down when you were anxious prior to the start of a game? Probably … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Remain Positive While Returning to the Field Soccer players are living in an anxious time due to the shutdown in sports. COVID-19 has forced soccer players to self-isolate, social distance and self-quarantine. With the future uncertain, soccer players are itching to get back to normal and start playing … Read Sport Psychology Tip