Mental Game Tips to Overcome a Slump Do you remember your last slump and how difficult it was to break through? What, if anything, did you do to help break out of your slump? Many soccer players …
How to Overcome Mistakes in Soccer
How to Perform Well Despite Mistakes In a recent response to our soccer survey, a player wanted help with her mental game during soccer matches: "The thing I struggle with most is performing …
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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Do You Have Pregame Jitters or Anxiety?
Determining Your Pregame Level of Intensity Do you consider yourself a nervous athlete? Do you become anxious about being anxious and fall apart during games? Many athletes believe they need to be …
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Overcoming Intimidation And Aggressive Players
Mental Toughness When Playing Rough Teams Playing a soccer game against a more physical team can be intimidating for some players. A team with highly aggressive or bigger players can take the focus …
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How to Regain Confidence After An Injury
Having Confidence And Playing With Confidence Having confidence and playing soccer with confidence are not totally the same. Having confidence comes from the belief that you are good at …
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