Videos and Worksheets
On this page, you will find a variety of videos and worksheets. These resources are to help you become a more knowledgeable and competitive player.
Here's some advice...don't watch all of the videos in one sitting. The same goes for the worksheets. Pick a topic to focus on, takes notes, and reflect. Wrestle with the same topic for a couple of weeks. Improving your mentality is like learning a new skill - it takes patience and practice.
If you have any questions about these skills or how to develop them, please reach out to Coach Will at will@moyouthsoccer.org.
*Distribution of these materials outside of Missouri ODP is strictly PROHIBITED.*
Motivation: Preparing for Training and Games
Write a Pep-Talk
Writing yourself a pep-talk before a game is a powerful way to motivate ourselves and create confidence. See the example below from a collegiate soccer player.
Pre-Performance Routines
Building out a routine for training sessions and games can help us be consistent and it gives us a sense of control. Use the worksheet below to build your routine.
Build Correct Focus
Focus is difficult to maintain. We often end up focusing on things that won't help us perform at our highest level. Try this at home:
- List out all of the things that affect your performance.
- Circle the things on the list that you can control.
- Cross out the things on the list that you cannot control.
- For your next game, focus ONLY on the circled items on your list.
GOAL SETTING RESOURCES
Presentation Recording
Want to learn more about the SMART method? Visit Coach Will's Instagram to see him explain each letter.
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SMART Goal Technique
IDP Form
Use the below IDP form to create and keep track of your goals. You can view the example to get an idea of how to fill it out.
Effort: Feeling Good About Your Hard Work
"Thought Stopping" Technique
Reflection Worksheet
Use the document below to help you reflect after training and games. You can print it out or start in your own notebook. Keep all of your reflections so you can look back over them throughout the season.
Performance Routines
To create your own routine, look under "Motivation: Preparing for Training and Games" on this page. You will see a template to use to map out your routine.