50% Physical 50% Mental

occer is about a lot more than dribbling, passing, and scoring. It involves high physical ability. Players undergo rigorous training to build strength, agility, and speed, But it is also just as much of a mental game as it is a physical game. Here’s some ways that you can help condition your players to help their physical and mental game on the field.

Physical Aspect

The physical aspect of soccer often takes the spotlight due to the fact that running back and forth on the field chasing the ball is very physically exhausting. In fact, the average soccer player runs about 7 miles every game. It takes a lot of physical training to be able to do that without getting too fatigued.

Along with physical conditioning, players also need to be able to have ball control to be able to dribble the ball down the field, pass to their teammates, and score.

Mental Aspect

Soccer is a mental game just as much as physical. It involves a quick decision making skills, focus, concentration, performance under pressure, and confidence.

A player may be physically able to perform their best during a game, however if they are not prepared mentally, they might make a mistake, miss a shot on the goal, or choke under pressure.

Training

When coaching your soccer team it is important to train your players in a way that prepares them for games physically and mentally.

Condition their physical abilities and help them build strength, endurance, and speed. Help them learn ball control until they are so comfortable with a soccer ball that they are bored of the drills because it’s too easy for them.

Prepare them mentally so that when the stakes are high and your team feels the pressure, it won’t phase them because they’re mentally conditioned. Help them with decision-making, help them get used to high pressure, and build their confidence. Not only will that help them in their soccer careers, it will help them for the rest of their lives.

If your players are more physically and mentally conditioned than the opponent, your team will be unstoppable.

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