How Do You Handle Criticism From Your Coach? Do you take the feedback as constructive and apply the feedback in practice? Or do your feelings get hurt, and you feel your coach has something against you? Improvement starts with feedback. Without feedback, there is no growth as a soccer player. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mindset for Practice When You’re Not Starting It is easy to be motivated when you are in the lineup every day. When you are a starter, practice sessions seem to have a purpose as you game plan each week for your next opponent. But how about when you see little … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Are You Able to be Moved Around the Field How would you feel if your soccer coach switched the position you have played for the majority of your career? Do you think you would be up for the challenge or upset with your coach’s decision? Often change is difficult. Moving … Read Sport Psychology Tip
How to View Mistakes Through the Lense of Feedback Are you highly self-critical? Do you tally up your mistakes or relive mistakes after a soccer match? Being hypercritical after an unsatisfactory game is a habit for many soccer players, which leads to performance stagnation. For example, a Division I collegiate … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Mastering Work Ethic in Soccer How hard do you work in games? How much do you push in practice? How much better could you play in games if you push yourself to the limits in practice? You must up the intensity and focus in practice to reach the next level. … Read Sport Psychology Tip
Building Your Confidence After a Loss How do you feel after blowing a lead and losing a game? Do you question your abilities? Do you feel less confident about the next competition? What you tell yourself after a performance will impact your emotions and confidence. In addition, your thoughts about … Read Sport Psychology Tip