Soccer Psychology Articles
How Soccer Players Thrive Under Pressure
Do you feel deflated towards the end of a game where victory seems improbable, if not impossible? Do you throw in the towel or fight until the final whistle when you lose the lead late in a game? Let’s look at the following scenario to understand why some athletes become deflated while others stay motivated under adversity: Your team is…
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Mindset for Switching to a New Position
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 on from a position you have played since you were…
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How Elite Soccer Players Recover from Mistakes
Are you okay with making a mistake in a soccer match? Is it okay for teammates to make a mistake in a game? In every soccer game, mistakes are made. Ineffective crosses, shots off target, inaccurate passes, and yellow cards are a part of the game. Some soccer players quickly learn from mistakes, while others allow mistakes to take over…
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How to Anticipate and Cope During Soccer Games
What is preparation in soccer? A lot of things probably come to mind when you think of preparation. Packing your soccer bag the night before a game, so you are ready to go in the morning. Eating a healthy meal hours before a game and bringing healthy snacks and water to the arena. Making sure you are physically conditioned for…
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How Team Culture Leads to Success
How to Create Team Culture What’s more important for the success of a soccer team: a few players scoring goals or a team fighting as a unit? You might think scoring goals, right? Without scoring goals, a team can’t win. However, the team will consistently underperform when not working together in practice and on the pitch. Successful teams have a…
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How Championship Teams Respond to Losses
How are you affected by losses? Do you look for someone to blame? Is your tendency to be harsh on yourself for mistakes and see yourself as the reason for the loss? Nothing hurts a soccer team more than finger-pointing and self-blaming. A coach from our Mental Game of Soccer Survey asked: “How can I keep my team motivated after…
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