Psychology

The mental side of the game is very important for high level athletes. This site is dedicated to information and activities that will make sure your mental game appropriate and healthy. The biggest part of the mental side is keeping the game fun. If something or someone is preventing you from having fun at soccer, you/we need to fix it. If it is not fun, it is not worth doing!

Goal Setting - NYSWYSA presentation on how to set and achieve goals.
Goal Setting Worksheet - Helpful worksheet for players attempting to set and work for their goals.
IMG Test on Processing & Performance - IMG Academy created a test for measuring and training concentration levels in athletes.
NYSW Communication Activity - NYSW created a series of activities for players to test different psychological areas. This is the communciation piece to the series.
NYSW Leadership and Teamwork Activity - NYSW leadership and teamwork activity.
NYSW Problem Solving Activity - NYSW problem solving activitiy.