Mental Toughness & Flow
As part of developing smart, confident players, we’re sharing this excellent 8 minute YouTube video that unpacks ways soccer players can develop mental strength on and off the field.
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🧠 What It’s About
The video explores key mental strategies—such as staying present, calming nerves, and using focus drills—to help players enter a “flow” mindset, where performance and confidence meet.
✏️ How We’d Like You to Use It
1. Watch together with your child and encourage note-taking:
- Ask: What stood out?
- What mental tip could help during a tough drill or game?
2. Encourage a short write‑up or report from the child:
- Intro: What was the video about?
- Key Ideas: Summarize key mental tips.
- Reflection: How might they apply this in their upcoming practices or matches?
- Conclusion: Why does mental toughness matter in soccer?
3. For bonus points:
Let your player present their notes to a family member—this builds confidence and reinforces the ideas outside of practice.
Thank you for your participation.
-Coach Chase