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Focus on the SELF in Self-Confidence Do you compare yourself to your teammates? Do you feel less confident because you see other players as better than you? When you compare yourself to …
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Mental Game Articles
How to Avoid Plateaus in Soccer Performance
Setting Goals to Challenge You Why do some soccer players plateau after working so hard and improving so much? One of the reasons for soccer players plateauing is the "just happy to be here" …
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Preparation Tips for Soccer Players
Reaching the Next Level Are you content with your current level of play? Do you have a plan to improve your soccer game? What got you to where you are now may not get you to where you want to …
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Playing Focused Soccer Against Bully Teams
Playing Smart Against Dirty Tactics Does playing against a bully team throw you off your game? It is easy to lose your focus when playing against opposing players who foul, hold, trip or push you …
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How to Cope with Pregame Nerves in Soccer
Strategies for Overcoming Sports Anxieties Do you become "nervous" before you compete? Does anxiety hold you back from playing your best game? Anxiety or worry is a common concern for many …
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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. …
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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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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 …
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