Experience a Player Foundations Sample Session

See how expert-led videos, professional-player insights, on-field exercises, and an interactive playbook work together to help players build practical mental-performance skills

Start Here: See How Player Foundations Works

Begin with this short overview of how each Player Foundations session is structured.

Follow Along with the Sample Playbook

The playbook helps players reflect, practice the tools, and turn each lesson into action.

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Sample Session: Thinking Brain vs. Emotional Brain

Learn how to recognize when emotions take over and use a simple tool to get your Thinking Brain back online.

Player Foundations - Session 3 - Sample Video 1

Using Your Thinking Brain to Override Your Emotional Brain with Dr. Brad Miller

In this engaging video, Dr. Brad Miller explains the difference between the Thinking Brain and the Emotional Brain and how they influence our actions. Using Dr. Dan Siegel's "Flipping Your Lid" hand model of the brain, Dr. Brad demonstrates what happens when emotions take over and how they impact decision-making on and off the soccer field.

Player Foundations - Session 3 - On Field Training

Thinking Brain vs Emotional Brain On the Field Exercise

In this on-field training video, players explore the difference between the Thinking Brain and the Emotional Brain through a fast-paced soccer activity. The exercise challenges players to manage their emotions, stay focused, and make thoughtful decisions under pressure, skills that help them respond more effectively during games.

Player Foundations - Session 3 - Sample Video 2

Using Your Thinking Brain to Regulate Emotions with NWSL Pro Michelle Betos

Soccer Resilience Ambassador Michelle Betos shares how balancing emotions and logical thinking can make a big difference on the field. As a goalkeeper, Michelle explains how staying brave and focused helps her perform at her best. By working with your emotions instead of letting them take over, you can play with confidence and stay ready for anything.

Player Foundations - Session 3 - Sample Video 3

Overcoming A Freeze Up Moment with MLS Pro Ian Harkes

Soccer Resilience Ambassador Ian Harkes talks about a high-pressure game against Rangers in Scotland, where the intense crowd and atmosphere got to him. After making a mistake, he struggled with self-doubt but decided to focus on the next play instead of staying stuck in the past. His story shows how mental fitness can help you stay calm, bounce back, and keep fighting—even in tough situations.

Player Foundations - Session 3 - Sample Video 4

Player Tool: Getting Your Thinking Brain Online with Dr. Brad Miller

Dr. Brad Miller introduces a two-step tool to help you stay calm and make better decisions when emotions run high. First, use deep belly breathing (i.e., 3-3-3 or 4-2-4) to reset. Then, ask yourself, "What would my Thinking Brain say?"—a question that helps you focus on solutions instead of stress. This tool is quick, easy, and perfect for handling tough moments in soccer and life.