Soccer Psychology Articles
Embracing the “Live and Learn” Mentality?
Learn 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 soccer player asked the following question: “After a bad game,…
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Mental Aspects of Work Ethic
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. Pushing your limits and focusing are two mental skills of…
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How to Get to the Next Level
The most significant aspect determining the level of success you can achieve is your belief. How far do you think you can go in the sport of soccer? What do you think you can or cannot achieve in your soccer career? You cannot climb higher or achieve greater than your belief. Self-imposed limitations cause players to fail to reach their…
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Mindset of Learning a New Position in Soccer
How well do you adjust to playing a new position? During your soccer career, your role on the team will change depending on your coach and the team’s need. You may switch from attacker to defender, center-back to wing, fullback to a midfielder. Success at a new position depends on your appraisal or your thoughts about your new role… You…
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Improve Performance With Positive Self-Talk
Tips for Developing Positive Self-Talk Do you become overwhelmed and anxious in new high-pressure competitive situations? What do you tell yourself when you are about to play against a top team or break into the starting lineup for the first time? All soccer players can agree that a player needs a high confidence level for athletic success. However, many players…
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Can You Gain Confidence From Losses?
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 a recent performance will affect your preparation and performance for…
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