How to Mentally Recover After a Loss Recovering mentally after a loss is no easy task. Soccer players who are highly competitive and dedicated to their sport often have difficulty moving on after a disappointing defeat. Many of the soccer players we work with at Peak Performance Sports, are too self-critical and lose confidence after losing a close game. Our goal is … [Read more...] about How To Cope with Losses Without Losing Confidence
Jaki Hitzelberger
Fear of Failure in Soccer Players
Perfectionistic Soccer Players Many soccer players, who are highly motivated, hold themselves back by trying to play perfect soccer. They expect the very best out of their performance all the time, which can be both positive and negative. Some advantages of perfectionism are having a strong work ethic, desire to improve, and commitment to their goals. Clearly we want … [Read more...] about Fear of Failure in Soccer Players
Performing Under Pressure in Soccer [Part 2]
Developing a Positive Self-Image Today we continue to answer the following question that a soccer player asked on our Soccer Psychology Survey about how to perform under pressure: “During every game and practice when I am performing under pressure my mind over thinks everything and I tend to mess up on the simplest things. When I am under pressure the feelings of … [Read more...] about Performing Under Pressure in Soccer [Part 2]
Performing Under Pressure in Soccer [Part 1]
Playing Under Pressure in Soccer Performing under pressure is a quality of great soccer players. Particularly as you move to a higher level in soccer, the ability to compete under pressure will become more and more important. Here is a question a soccer player asked on our Soccer Psychology Survey: “During every game and practice when I am performing under pressure … [Read more...] about Performing Under Pressure in Soccer [Part 1]
Stable Self-Confidence for Soccer Players
Developing A Stable Level of Confidence Soccer at any level is a game of confidence. When you have it, you’re unstoppable. When confidence sinks, you don't perform up to your capabilities. But confidence for many soccer players is too fragile or fleeting in our opinion. Too many soccer players allow their confidence to go up or down rapidly based upon immediate … [Read more...] about Stable Self-Confidence for Soccer Players