Soccer Resilience Mental Performance Blog 

“How do you do that, Daddy?”

It’s simple, but not easy. 

When my kids see me effortlessly shuffling a deck of cards or dazzling them with my soccer skills, they can't help but as...

Being a pro athlete is psychological warfare. 

Heck, all of life is.

You know what I hated as a pro?

Pennies! Or bibs, as some call it. 😁

You never wanted to get a bib. Especia...

Life throws curveballs. It's inevitable. But what truly defines you isn't what happens, it's how you CHOOSE to respond.

The good news? You get to choose your attitude.

Let's get ...

Ever catch yourself saying "I can't" when faced with a challenge?

Yeah me too! We've all been there - making excuses about why we can't achieve something.

• "I can't wake up ear...

Referees stink! 😠

Plain and simple. 

That was my idiotic attitude throughout my pro career.

But, I wish I could turn back time and slap some sense into my younger self.

I also ...

Preseason, and a NEW season, can be a rollercoaster of emotions.

Every day, every practice, every drill feels like a battle where your livelihood's on the line. The uncertainty ca...

LEADERSHIP.

The word itself evokes images of bold figures, confident decisions, and a clear path forward. But let's be honest...

👉 the reality is often far less glamorous.

Inst...

Stepping onto Wake Forest University, I was a "scrub.” 🚶‍♂️

No national or regional team experience. Never even made an ODP team. 🚫

No one knew my name. 🤷‍♂️

But I knew theirs. ...

Our desire for control clashes with the reality that life's storms are unpredictable.

You can't boss around the weather; mother nature does its own thing.

But, you can prepare fo...

The beautiful game’s an emotional game. It's part of what makes it the greatest game in the world!

I experienced this firsthand last weekend coaching my son's 6-year-old NCFC team...