The Soccer Specialist

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Everything you need to know about what you need to focus on and why. The secrets are here. Let's talk about it!

Just because you completed a pass doesn't mean it was a good pass. You may have cost your team an opportunity to score a goal. Let's talk about it!

Welcome back to the show! If you're a typical youth soccer player, this is probably missing from your development. Learn what Phil Neville said about Ronaldo and what it means for your own development.

There are many things you need to do when you don't have the ball at your feet. You need to constantly check your shoulder, scan the field, find the space to support the ball, and know what you're going to do with it before you receive it. How do you make that happen? It's not what you think! All of that and a LOT more inside the latest episode of The Soccer Specialist Podcast!

What do Jamie Vardy, Harry Kane, Billy Beane, Freddie Adu, Michael Jordan, David Beckham, and Carli Lloyd have in common? And how does this help you become a better soccer player? Listen and find out! Consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Supporters Club member? Learn more here https://thesoccerspecialist.com/supporters

This drives me crazy! You've probably had teammates who do this during the game and it's anything but helpful. Here's how to fix it and make you and your teammates better players. Plus a bunch of other stuff you need to hear! If you haven't checked out Chasing Greatness you can do so at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing Here's just some of what you'll discover: What elite really means, why it matters, and how to use it to speed up your development 3 different types of goals you need to set 5 things you need to consider when setting goals if you want to make sure you set goals that truly matter 7 things you need to know about habits for long-term soccer success Discover how to use the #1 confidence builder to crush doubt, skyrocket your progress, and put your development on an entirely new level 8 ways to start getting comfortable outside of your comfort zone Unlock mental toughness through failure and mistakes and why you'll never succeed if you don't embrace failure Check it out at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing

If you want to separate yourself from the rest of the pack and become an elite player, this is what you need to do. If you haven't checked out Chasing Greatness you can do so at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing Here's just some of what you'll discover: What elite really means, why it matters, and how to use it to speed up your development 3 different types of goals you need to set 5 things you need to consider when setting goals if you want to make sure you set goals that truly matter 7 things you need to know about habits for long-term soccer success Discover how to use the #1 confidence builder to crush doubt, skyrocket your progress, and put your development on an entirely new level 8 ways to start getting comfortable outside of your comfort zone Unlock mental toughness through failure and mistakes and why you'll never succeed if you don't embrace failure Check it out at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing

Part 3 is the final part to this short series. We are going to finish our deep dive into the most important confidence builder in existence. It's the very foundation of confidence building. If you ignore this, you can forget about heading out onto the pitch with confidence levels so high you can't help but dominate. If you haven't checked out Chasing Greatness on Amazon you can do so at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing Here's just some of what you'll discover: What elite really means, why it matters, and how to use it to speed up your development 3 different types of goals you need to set 5 things you need to consider when setting goals if you want to make sure you set goals that truly matter 7 things you need to know about habits for long-term soccer success Discover how to use the #1 confidence builder to crush doubt, skyrocket your progress, and put your development on an entirely new level 8 ways to start getting comfortable outside of your comfort zone Unlock mental toughness through failure and mistakes and why you'll never succeed if you don't embrace failure Check it out at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing

We are going to continue our deep dive into the most important confidence builder in existence. It's the very foundation of confidence building. If you ignore this, you can forget about heading out onto the pitch with confidence levels so high you can't help but dominate. If you haven't checked out Chasing Greatness on Amazon you can do so at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing Here's just some of what you'll discover: What elite really means, why it matters, and how to use it to speed up your development 3 different types of goals you need to set 5 things you need to consider when setting goals if you want to make sure you set goals that truly matter 7 things you need to know about habits for long-term soccer success Discover how to use the #1 confidence builder to crush doubt, skyrocket your progress, and put your development on an entirely new level 8 ways to start getting comfortable outside of your comfort zone Unlock mental toughness through failure and mistakes and why you'll never succeed if you don't embrace failure Check it out at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing

In honor of the release of Chasing Greatness - Simple Strategies for Unbreakable Confidence and Elite Performance Every Time You Step on The Pitch we are going to start a deep dive into the most important confidence builder in existence. It's the very foundation of confidence building. If you ignore this, you can forget about heading out onto the pitch with confidence levels so high you can't help but dominate. If you haven't checked out Chasing Greatness you can do so at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing Here's just some of what you'll discover: What elite really means, why it matters, and how to use it to speed up your development 3 different types of goals you need to set 5 things you need to consider when setting goals if you want to make sure you set goals that truly matter 7 things you need to know about habits for long-term soccer success Discover how to use the #1 confidence builder to crush doubt, skyrocket your progress, and put your development on an entirely new level 8 ways to start getting comfortable outside of your comfort zone Unlock mental toughness through failure and mistakes and why you'll never succeed if you don't embrace failure Check it out at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing

You might be a wizard with the ball when you're nine. What happens after that? Let's talk about it.

In today's episode, we use some amazing thoughts but US WNT all-time great Tiffany Milbrett as a jumping-off point on how to revitalize US soccer and help you become a better individual player by letting go of what you think you need to do and embracing the risk of being different. Have a listen now and don't forget to consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Supporters Club member at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/supporters

Loki would've been a great soccer player. Why? Because he had this one aspect of the game down pat. It can help you take your game to the next level and compete with better and better defenders as you move along in your career. It's pretty rare for youth soccer players so it will set you apart immediately. Have a listen and add it to your game today. Don't forget to check out The Supporters Club at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/supporters Become a support and help support the podcast. You'll receive some amazing gifts, such as the very popular 30-Day Ball Control Program. Thanks!

It's here! Players, I guarantee you are going to love this episode. It's everything you've ever wanted to hear. Ha! You know that feeling you get when you arrive at class and the test you are NOT prepared for is canceled? Or the homework you didn't do is not collected? This is even better! Have a listen and find out the crucial things you need to know to become a better soccer player. If you're loving the podcast please consider becoming a Supporters Club member at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/supporters

Do you train on your own? Of course, you do! Glad to hear it. In this episode, we cover 3 common training mistakes most youth soccer players make during their sessions. Fix these and you'll find your training will produce better results in less time. You'll take your skill development to another level a lot faster than you would have otherwise. If you're enjoying The Soccer Specialist Podcast please check out the Supporters Club at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/supporters to help support the show for less than a cup of coffee. Take a listen and improve your play now!

Wow.  2024.  Really?  It's gone so fast that it took me a minute to figure out why Baby New Year 2024 stopped by earlier to chat about all things youth soccer (she's a big fan).  I asked Baby New (I call her Baby New - we're ride or die) how she felt about all the memes, motivational quotes, and sayings out there this time of year.  People are excited.  I told her she may be the most popular baby new year EVER!  Til next year of course, but I didn't want to hurt her feelings.  Parents and players can't wait to get back out on the pitch!  She didn't seem all that excited though.  It turns out she's stressed out about all the pressure.   I asked what she meant and she said everyone always expects the new year to be magically different and better than the previous one.  Then she dropped the bombshell.   She said it's not going to be different.  WHAT?!  No one wants to hear THAT!  Thankfully, she clarified.  Hit play and let's talk about it!

As a soccer player, you know the ability to change direction quickly, efficiently, and effectively is an important part of the game. Soccer players are having to change direction all the time. Often, it's in reaction to something else happening on the pitch. For example, a defender in a 1v1 situation is going to need to be able to change direction well in response to what the dribbler is doing. If not, he's going to get beat, or worse, get nutmegged or end up on their butt. Check out what the difference is between change of direction and agility (they are not the same) and how you can train them properly to improve your own performance. Don't forget to check out https://impactsoccerperformance.com

As you move up in competition the game changes. Things that worked at a lower level at age 8 aren't going to work at a higher level when you're 13. But there are specific parts of your game you can improve that will help you be able to compete and excel at the next level. Take a listen now and discover 7 things you need to master to play at the next level.

First, we'll talk about the importance of learning to overcome adversity and challenges, how Dest is a bad example of doing so, the ultimate 5 ball challenge (you'll love this) and more! You'll also get the details on the ultimate holiday gift deal at https://impactsoccerperformance.com/holiday Thanks!