ENG | Essential Mental Skills in Soccer

What Will You Learn

How to effectively and systematically work on developing your mental aspects, as well as those of your team (in case you are a coach).
The connection between the mind and body, especially in the context of performance.
The proper steps to take in setting individual and team goals.
How to boost the confidence of players or teams.
Effective management of pressure during matches or competitions, understanding the relationship between stress and performance.
Inclusion of pre-match strategies in preparation, ensuring optimal performance for individuals and teams.
Efficient methods for enhancing concentration.
Rapid recovery from mistakes or poor performances.
Development of mental visualisation skills.
Principles of peak performance and the factors involved.

Requirements

There are not any special requirements for who can take this course. Anyone can enrol and take this course.

Course Description

The video course “Mental Skills in Soccer” is content-focused on the fundamental principles, techniques, methods, and skills of mental training and overall mental preparation for individuals and teams. The course is enriched with practical advice and insights from a mental coach’s experience. Many of these techniques and approaches can be immediately applied in working with individuals and teams.

All videos in the course are designed practically, containing specific techniques, exercises, and strategies of mental training.

Course Content

Introduction

Introduction of the topic: What it takes to become a champion Sample Lesson

Part I.

The Mind-Body Connection

Part II.

Essential Steps to Becoming a Champion 6 Topics

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Start with the end in mind: Have a dream

Plan for the Future, but work in the Present

Champions believe in themselves- No Matter What

5 steps to learning to believe in yourself

Champions take risks- THE GOYA FACTOR

Champions use their failures as stepping stones to success

Part III.

Handling the Pressure of Competition

Understanding the relationship between Stress and Performance

Reading Nervousness

Coping with „bad“ Nervousness 5 Topics

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Developing a relaxation „CUE“ for transferring your skill to the pitch

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Autogenic Training

Breathing Exercises

Visualization for „bad nervousness“

Pre-Game Coping Strategies

Coping with not enough nervousness: psyche-up strategies

Part IV.

Concentration

The letting go of the past- Dealing with Mistakes or Poor Performances

Part V.

Developing a positive attitude

Developing Self-Confidence

Part VI.

Mental Rehearsal for Peak Performance 1 Topic

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Mental Rehearsal Exercises

Part VIII.

The Principles of Peak Performance

Conclusion

Essential Mental Skills in Soccer – Final Quiz

About Instructor

PhDr. Michal Kopčan

5 Courses

ENG | Essential Mental Skills in Soccer

What Will You Learn

Requirements

Course Description

Course Content

Introduction

About Instructor

PhDr. Michal Kopčan

Course Includes