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What is your mindset going into a big game? When is a “big” soccer match too big? There are two mindsets heading into a big game: The fear of making mistakes or losing takes your focus …
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Mental Game Articles
Mindset and Getting to the Next Level
What Mindset Helps Players Get to the Next Level? Many ingredients go into success in soccer, such as hard work, ball skills, quick reactions, aggressiveness, focus, conditioning, etc. However, …
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How to Stay Confident When on the Bench
How is your confidence level when you are not getting much playing time? Soccer players may experience a loss of confidence and motivation when they find themselves on the bench or playing minimal …
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How to Stay Tough in Poor Playing Conditions
What is your mindset when playing soccer games in bad weather? Do you expect to lose or have an off day because of the less-than-optimal weather or field conditions? Most players may not like …
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How to Develop a Competitive Mindset
What is the key to developing an elite-level competitive mindset? Most soccer players see themselves as “competitive” athletes. Without a doubt, a player who competes is a competitive …
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Soccer Psychology Videos
How to Control Your Emotions in Difficult Moments
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 …
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How Parents React When Athletes Want to Quit Sports
When Anxiety Makes Young Athletes Quit Do you have a young athlete that feels a lot of anxiety about his or her performance and is ready to give up? In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. …
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Applying Soccer Practice Skills to Games
Taking Practice Skills to Games In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Robert who wants to know how take his practice skills to games. Visit Sports …
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Taking Soccer Practice Skills to Games
Fear of Making Mistakes in Soccer Games In “Sports Psychology Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers a question from Mac who wants to know how he can have more confidence to do his practice …
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Staying Calm and Composed in Tournaments
Help Athletes With Pregame Routines In "Sessions with Doc," Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about staying calm and composed in tournaments. Visit …
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