Jaki Hitzelberger

Fear of Failure in Soccer Players

Perfectionistic Soccer Players Many soccer players, who are highly motivated, hold themselves back by trying to play perfect soccer. They expect the very best out of their performance all the time, which can be both positive and negative. Some advantages of perfectionism are having a strong work ethic, desire to … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Performing Under Pressure in Soccer [Part 2]

Developing a Positive Self-Image Today we continue to answer the following question that a soccer player asked on our Soccer Psychology Survey about how to perform under pressure: “During every game and practice when I am performing under pressure my mind over thinks everything and I tend to mess up … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Performing Under Pressure in Soccer [Part 1]

Playing Under Pressure in Soccer Performing under pressure is a quality of great soccer players. Particularly as you move to a higher level in soccer, the ability to compete under pressure will become more and more important. Here is a question a soccer player asked on our Soccer Psychology Survey: … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Stable Self-Confidence for Soccer Players

Developing A Stable Level of Confidence Soccer at any level is a game of confidence. When you have it, you’re unstoppable. When confidence sinks, you don’t perform up to your capabilities. But confidence for many soccer players is too fragile or fleeting in our opinion. Too many soccer players allow … Read Sport Psychology Tip

Soccer Players Who Stay Composed

Composure in Soccer Players Like most high-level athletes, you probably HATE to make mistakes. When you have high expectations for your performance, it makes it hard to stay composed. Your competitive drive pushes you to further develop your physical and technical ability. However, some athletes who maintain extremely high expectations … Read Sport Psychology Tip