Can You Handle the Pressure of Big Soccer Games? Is being nervous necessarily a bad thing? Most soccer players would answer the previous question with a resounding, YES! They also believe that nervousness guarantees a poor performance. These players point to games where their play on the field suffered due … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to Focus on The Process in Soccer “We are focused on the process” has become a catch phrase in sports. Teams such as the NBA Philadelphia Sixers, the NFL New England Patriots and the MLB New York Yankees use the term “process” to describe the focus of their teams. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Improving Self-Confidence by Focusing on Yourself Do you make comparisons to your teammates or opponents? Are you afraid you don’t measure up to a teammate? Does this also affect your focus during games? A recent question from our readers asked: “How can stop making comparisons so I can become a … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Overcoming Past Failure in Soccer The past is the past… at least, many athletes wish it was. Unfortunately, too many athletes carry the weight of the past with them into the present and allow that past to impact current performances. History is a story of occurrences that have already happened. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Are You Worrying Too Much About Your Opponent? How do play against a tough opponent? What is your focus as you prepare for a big soccer game against a strong team? One way of getting ready for an opponent is to scout the opposing team, get intel from other players … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How Sports Psychology Helped Crystal Palace Fear is a soccer player’s toughest opponent… Fear of losing, being judged, criticized, making mistakes, getting injured or losing paralyze soccer players. What do you do to overcome these fears? “Don’t be afraid” is too simplistic and doesn’t help… In fact, a little tension … Read Sport Psychology Tip