Put Winning in Perspective
Winning is part and parcel of playing football – it’s there, it exists and no-one can deny that. But it must also be put in perspective, particularly when striving to help young players improve (and...
View ArticlePlayers Must Train with Intention
Soccer players must train with intention. They must walk out onto the training pitch with a mind focused on improving. They must engage their brain so the skills they’re learning stick…and stick hard!...
View ArticleIntentional Training Model
Things have to change. Soccer players must take charge of their training. They must own it. They must walk onto the pitch with a plan in mind – one they’ve made themselves, one that is self-driven, and...
View ArticleTraining Day – How to Train Intentionally
“Ok, I’m want to train to the best of my ability today. The most important thing is I train to learn…I train to improve… How am I going to do this? I have to make my training INTENTIONAL – this means...
View ArticleThe REAL Meaning of Great Body Language in Soccer
As you’ve probably noticed I talk about body language a lot…specifically its importance to your soccer. I tweet about body language everyday. I’ve referred to body language time and again in my books...
View ArticleThe Self-Hypnosis You Need
I’m currently reading the new Tiger Woods biography. One paragraph that grabbed me relates to the 2000 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville….and specifically to the mental preparation...
View ArticleBody Action Move – A Technique for Consistent Soccer
In my book Soccer Brain I recommend players adopt a technique I call BAM. BAM is an acronym for Body Action Move. This idea is designed to help players compete with greater consistency – to rid...
View ArticleThe Powerful Mental Techniques Ronaldo Uses
I’d like you to use your imagination. I’d like you to close your eyes and visualise yourself entering the mind and body of Ronaldo. But in doing so I don’t want you to pick any old game or training...
View ArticleThe Problem with the Passionate Soccer Player
I sometimes wish it was as simple as some soccer fans would like to think! I’m often listening to soccer phone-in shows on the radio while I’m on the road coming back from a game or from training. And...
View ArticleYour Soccer Mindset Statement
Have you ever taken time to think about the mindset you want in your next match? And when I say think…I mean REALLY think. I mean REALLY REALLY think. Do it now. Create a pitch in your mind. Put...
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