Soccer Psychology Tips

Soccer Psychology Tips episodes:

• 09.16.2013

  How To Feel Confident Before Games [Podcast]

  Welcome to episode 5 of Soccer Psych Insights. In this episode I interview Brazilian Soccer Coach, Eder Guimaraes on how to feel confident before soccer games. Eder talks about how to visualize success, focus on small achievable goals, and anticipate...

  
• 06.19.2013

  Why Is Mental Toughness Important? [Podcast]

  On this episode, Jaki Hitzelberger, MA is interviewed by Performance Coach Gary Christopher, owner of Athletic Performance Academy. Gary and Jaki talk about the importance of mental toughness for soccer players. Confidence, composure, focus, and intensity are imperative for soccer...

  
• 06.13.2013

  How To Play Aggressive in Every Soccer Game

  We know that when players perform fearlessly in one game and not another, that their mentality is likely holding them back. In this podcast, we talk about what causes players to play tentatively and avoid taking risks on the field....

  
• 06.06.2013

  Do You Try Too Hard To Score Goals in Soccer Games?

  In this session we discuss why soccer players who focus too much on trying to score, have a difficult time performing. We know that successful soccer players focus on the process and not on end results, such as scoring or...

  
• 11.26.2012

  Get Mentally Focused Before Soccer Games

  Soccer psychology podcast! Jaki Hitzelberger and Dr. Cohn discuss the top distractions that interfere with focus in soccer. Most soccer players know how to psychically prepare for soccer games, but lack the mental skills to feel prepared mentally. Having a...

  
• 10.23.2012

  Stay Confident After Big Losses In Soccer

  Welcome to episode 10 of Soccer Psychology Insights, your mental training podcast. On this episode, Jaki Hitzelberger, MA and Dr. Patrick Cohn talk about how to keep confidence after big losses, setbacks, and failures. Many soccer players dwell on losses...

  
• 10.01.2012

  How Comparisons Can Hurt Confidence [Podcast]

  Jaki Hitzelberger, MA, MGCP and Dr. Patrick Cohn answer a question from a soccer player who says, “I constantly find myself doubting my abilities because the girls I play with are very skilled technically. I fear being the weak link...

  
• 08.06.2012

  Mental Challenges of a Soccer Injury [Podcast]

  Jaki Hitzelberger and Dr. Petras talk about how to overcome mental challenges associated with injuries in soccer. Soccer is a physical game and injuries are often a big part of the sport. Learn how to use your mind to recover...

  
• 07.12.2012

  Soccer Teams Excel With Mental Training [Podcast]

  Jaki Hitzelberger, MA and Dr. Gamarra discuss how a mental trainer or sports psychologist can help soccer teams and players improve confidence and focus in order to perform under the pressure of being a high level athlete. They also discuss...

  
• 06.11.2012

  How Do YOU Assess Your Soccer Performance?

  Welcome to episode 6 of Soccer Psych Insights, your soccer mental training podcast. On this episode, Jaki Hitzelberger, MA and Dr. Patrick Cohn talk discuss how soccer players often assess their performance as “good” or “bad”. Dr. Cohn and Jaki...

  
• 04.05.2012

  Does Experience in Soccer Equal Confidence?

  Welcome to episode 5 of Soccer Psych Insights, your soccer mental training podcast. On this episode, Jaki Hitzelberger, MA, MGCP and Dr. Patrick Cohn answer a question from a soccer player who says, “I have a big lack of self-confidence...

  
• 03.20.2012

  Take Practice Confidence to Games in Soccer

  Dr. Cohn and Jaki Hitzelberger discuss the difference between practice confidence and game confidence. They give mental strategies to have proactive and stable confidence in soccer games.

  
• 03.06.2012

  Mental Toughness After Mistakes in Soccer

  Jaki Hitzelberger, MA and Dr. Cohn answer a question from a soccer player who asks, "How do i move on from frustration after mistakes?" Jaki and Dr. Cohn help you understand how to manage perfectionist expectations, move on from mistakes,...

  
• 02.09.2012

  How Expectations Hurt Confidence in Soccer

  In this episode of Soccer Psych Insights, Jaki Hitzelberger and Dr. Cohn discuss one aspect of mental preparation- managing high expectations. Managing high expectations is a very important part of mental preparation because high expectations can hurt your  confidence in...

  
• 02.08.2012

  Welcome To Soccer Psych Insights Podcast

  On Soccer Psych Insights your mental game experts Jaki Hitzelberger, MA & Dr. Cohn will teach you cutting-edge mental game strategies to find the zone faster and stay there. If you want to get the most out of your soccer...