Mental Training in Soccer

Proactive VS Reactive Confidence

How to Evaluate Your Game Performance

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 Games [Podcast]

Sports Psychology for Soccer Podcast

 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

Why Is Mental Toughness Important? [Podcast]

Sports Psychology for Soccer Podcast

Mental Training in Soccer Welcome to episode 14 of Soccer Psychology Insights, your mental training podcast. On this episode, Jaki Hitzelberger, MA is interviewed by Performance Coach Gary Christopher, owner of Athletic Performance Academy. Gary and Jaki talk about the importance of mental toughness for soccer players. We find that … Read Sport Psychology Tip

What is Soccer Psychology? How Does it Help You?

How Mental Training Can Improve Soccer Performance Many soccer players are confused about the role of soccer psychology and how mental training can improve your performance. The goal of soccer psychology is to help soccer players and teams perform their best by improving mental skills that help athletes excel in … Read Sport Psychology Tip