Player Essentials

Mental Preparation for Training and Games

Take the next step in your mental resilience journey with Player Essentials  — the second course in our 4 -course Soccer Resilience Player Training Pathway.

Where Player Foundations builds awareness and understanding, Essentials focuses on preparation and execution. This course teaches players how to prepare their mind on purpose—before training, before games, and in the moments when pressure is highest.


What players will learn in Player Essentials

  • Prepare their mind for training and games with intention

  • Recognize early body signals of stress and pressure

  • Use proven breathing techniques to calm nerves and reset focus

  • Stay present after mistakes instead of spiraling mentally

  • Build confidence they can rely on under pressure


What’s Included?

Player Essentials Includes :

  • 10 structured sessions
  • 43 on-demand videos
  • 1 Player Playbook
  • 1 Feedback Form

Tools and Strategies: Practical mental preparation tools players can use immediately in training and games.

Pressure & Nerves Management: Develop strategies to recognize stress early, regulate emotions, and stay composed when the pressure rises.

Comprehensive Resources: A customizable Player Playbook designed to help players apply each tool on and off the field.

Pro-Led Lessons & Resources: Includes guided videos from Soccer Resilience coaches and pro players, along with practical exercises and reflection tools players can apply immediately. 


Key Benefits

  • Consistent Readiness: Show up mentally prepared for training and games instead of reacting in the moment.
  • Improved Focus Under Pressure: Learn how to stay locked in, reset after mistakes, and control what you can control. 
  • Stronger Confidence: Build trust in your preparation so confidence carries into competition.
  • Accessible Anywhere: Access lessons and activities anytime, on any device, including the Kajabi Mobile App. 

Who Is It For?

Player Essentials is ideal for players who are ready to move beyond foundational mental skills and apply mental training consistently in real game and training environments. It’s the perfect next step after Player Foundations for athletes who want to prepare their mind the same way they prepare their body.


Why Mental Preparation Matters

High-level performance doesn’t happen by accident. Players who perform consistently under pressure do so because they prepare their mind before the moment arrives. Mental preparation helps reduce anxiety, sharpen focus, and build confidence — giving players an edge that lasts far beyond one season.

Take the next step in your mental resilience training and learn how to prepare your mind for every training session and every game.

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For Clubs and Organizations:
If you represent a club or organization and are interested in providing Player Essentials to your teams as part of a mental resilience training pathway, we offer tailored team and club packages.

Contact Us for more information.