~Scott Burgess
Focus on What's Next and Performing Best How long does a tough loss affect you? Some athletes can get over a loss quickly and shift their focus to the next competition. Other athletes dwell on …
Main Content
“We spend 20 to 30 minutes a day working on the mental game. My daughter is really enjoying it. It has helped her, her mother, and I. I think you need to open a branch up here in Detroit, Michigan because there are a lot of parents and kids here that need this Keep up the good work!”*~Scott Burgess
“Michelle had the best weekend of soccer she has ever played. She was relaxed, did not get frustrated with herself or teammates, and never once ‘shut down.’ Numerous parents noticed a difference in her composure and attitude. Thanks again. Michelle is in a very good place right now!”*
“My son Alex recently completed your Soccer Mental Training program. I can tell you that he has improved his overall confidence and positive approach before, during, and after games. His stress level regardless of the situation is consistently at a positive and healthy level.”*
Mental Game Articles
Leadership Character and Qualities
Positive Communication Leads To Team Courage What qualities characterize an effective leader or captain? f you were to list the qualities of an effective team captain, you would probably …
Managing High Standards in Soccer
Perform at Your Best with Proper Mindset Do you set high standards for your performance every game? Do you believe that setting the bar extremely high leads to performing your best? Let’s look …
Commitment and Big Dreams
Working Through Obstacles to Achieve Success When you think about your athletic dreams, what do you think about? Do you think about making your high school varsity soccer team as a freshman? Or …
Your Peak Performance for Playoffs
How to Build Your Playoffs Mindset Does a playoff mentality mean an athlete plays at a higher level in post-season competition? When you think of a playoff mentality, you probably think of Kobe …
Soccer Psychology Videos
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. …
Continue Reading about How Parents React When Athletes Want to Quit Sports →
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 …
Continue Reading about Applying Soccer Practice Skills to Games →
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 …
Continue Reading about Taking Soccer Practice Skills to Games →
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 …
Continue Reading about Staying Calm and Composed in Tournaments →
5 Mental Strategies Of A Pregame Routine
The Relaxed Athlete In "Sessions with Doc," Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about 5 mental strategies of a pregame routine. Visit Peaksports.com and click …
Continue Reading about 5 Mental Strategies Of A Pregame Routine →