Player Foundations 1 & 2 - Sample Sessions
Below you will find sample sessions from our Player Foundations 1 & 2 Courses. This allows you to experience how the courses are structured. You will see pages from the playbook along with the corresponding videos in that session.
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Player Foundations 1- Session 4 Sample
Growth Mindset: Your Foundation for Success with Dr. Brad Miller
Building a Growth Mindset is crucial for achieving optimal performance on and off the field. It's not just about talent or physical skills; it's about cultivating a mindset that embraces challenges, persists in the face of setbacks, and views effort coupled with strategies as a path to mastery. This mindset fuels the drive to constantly improve, setting the stage for extraordinary achievements.
Player Foundations 1- Session 4 Sample
Leadership Lessons: From Setback to Comeback with USL Pro Morgan Hackworth
Morgan Hackworth, professional player with Spokane Velocity, delves deep into a pivotal moment in his youth career. Discover the lessons he learned from losing the captaincy and how it reshaped his perspective on leadership and commitment. Morgan's candid reflection serves as a powerful reminder: true leadership is not just about wearing the armband, but about continuously earning it.
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Player Foundations 2 - Session 2 Sample
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. He demonstrates what happens when emotions take over—referred to as "Flipping Our Lid"—and how it impacts decision-making on and off the soccer field.
Player Foundations 2 - Session 2 Sample
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 2 - Session 2 Sample
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 2 - Session 2 Sample
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.
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