We all have periods when everything is going great.  We're working hard, having great training sessions that we never miss. And we see the results, too!  But then, for whatever reason, we have to miss a session, or we have a bad one.  Then we miss again.  And again.  Next thing you know, we are way off track, far from our goals, and we feel overwhelmed and frustrated with trying to get back to where we were.  Many times that keeps us from even getting started on the journey back.  Have a listen.  Maybe this will help!

Last episode we talked about the role of skills versus athleticism in soccer.  In this episode we take a dive into the world of how to go about improving your athleticism to help you become a better soccer player.  This means getting faster, becoming more explosive, and improving your agility and ability to change direction.  Have a listen!

Here we go!  There is always a lot of talk around this topic in America.  Many think we focus too much on athleticism and that's why we struggle to compete with the rest of the world (on the men's side and yes, increasingly on the women as their game grows around the world).  Is this really true, though?  Is our focus on athletic traits the problem?  Before Cruyff arrived, Barcelona had a height requirement. Germany has size and speed minimums as well.  So what's the real problem? What matters more?  Get all your answers inside and become a better soccer player and better athlete today!

Following up on last week's episode of The Soccer Specialist podcast, we expand on the idea of failure being the road to success, how to apply it to your development and using it to become a better player.  Plus other stuff, too! Like Bella! Simple! Listen now!

Remember the Miracle on Ice when the US Olympic hockey team won gold with the greatest upset of all time?  Check in for some thoughts on the movie Miracle and the lessons you'll learn that can help make you a much better soccer player.  You'll also discover how some of the greatest players in sports are also the biggest failures.  Oh, and maybe a lesson on avoiding quicksand, too!  Have a listen!

Steph Curry is one of the greatest outside shooters in NBA history.  How he got there can help you become a better soccer player.  You'll also discover how easy it really is to start pulling off moves like the Maradona, the Matthews, not to mention putting together multiple moves like the 3 Move Sequence (not a rock band).  Have a listen and become a better player today.

If you want to become the best soccer player you can be, you need to focus on certain things and avoid others.  Take a listen and discover where you need to put your time and focus, as well as what you need to stay away from on your journey to becoming your best.

Yes, Bruce Lee knows Kung Fu.  Apparently, he also knows soccer! Come inside and learn the soccer secret Bruce Lee knows that can help you take your game to the next level!

We talk a lot about mental training and how your mind is so important to your performance.  While this is true, it's also possible that it may be the other way around.  Instead of the mental leading the physical state, maybe we need the physical state to lead the mental.  Take a listen inside to find out how the simple idea of action may be the key to your soccer success!

Let's get the new year started off right and build some positive momentum and confidence.  In this episode of The Soccer Specialist podcast we talk about how to set the right goals, avoid overwhelm, take action and achieve success.  Take a listen!