A lot of mistakes are mad toward the end of games that aren't made in the beginning.  This happens for a few reasons, the biggest being simply fatigue.  When players get tired, they make mental, physical, and technical mistakes.  Listen in to today's podcast on how to fix this and become a better plater late in the game!

Watching Wales play the other day reminded me of a story about Gareth Bale that can help you become a better, more confident player.  Take a listen and learn the Bale lesson.  You'll also find out how I survived soccer camp in a way no one should!  And plenty more!

Big.  Strong.   Fast.  Those are the traits that stand out in youth soccer in America.  But what if you aren't any of those things?  That's okay. That's what is so great about the beautiful game!  Take a listen and discover all the ways you can become a great soccer player, even if you aren't the biggest, or fastest player on the pitch!

Tryouts are a cray time.  Knowing you're making the right decision in terms of a coach isn't easy yet it's so important.  Not just for player development but for the love of the game.  Take a listen and see if this helps!

Fuggedaboutit? Listen and learn.  Players will struggle for all kinds of reasons.  It's not always that they aren't developing, or have a bad attitude, or are even thinking about quitting.  It's important we, adults and players, understand what drives these struggles so we can move through them together.

Do you want more power on your shot?  A better weak foot? An improved 1v1 game?  Not a problem..  Have a listen and you'll learn the secret to creating those outcomes you want as a player.  Seriously.  Go listen.

There's a lot more to being a great soccer player than technical skills, smarts and even athleticism.  You have to have all these things, but you also have to have a great inner game.  Your mindset and your body language play a crucial role in how you develop in training and how you perform game day.  And how you separate yourself in the big moments, the one's many players shy away from, such as the championship deciding penalty kick.  Step inside and find out some simple tips and strategies you can use to elevate your game.  Don't forget to check out the newly released Impact Soccer Performance at https://impactsoccerperformance.com

Inside you'll discover:

the one fear you must overcome to become a great player.  

the one thing you must do if you want to become a great player.

the secret ball skill progression you have to use if you want to control the ball like Marta or Messi!

a announcement that could change your game forever!

There's a lot that goes into reaching your potential and becoming the best soccer player you can be on the pitch.  The 4 P's talked about in this episode are crucial to helping you do exactly that.  Take 15 minutes and discover how to accelerate your development and become a much better player than you are right now.

Soccer tryouts are a very stressful time.  But there are some simple things you can do to help yourself stand out and play with confidence.  Take a listen to the latest episode of The Soccer Specialist Podcast to learn more.

I answer an important question from a parent who doesn't want to mess up their child's development.  I also talk about the most important thing a player can do to become great and discuss the many different aspects of their game they need to embrace.  Look, there's just a lot of goodness in this episode okay?  Go listen!