Every player hits adversity — bad game, getting subbed, losing confidence, injury, coach not rating you. The difference isn’t who has adversity… It’s how players respond to it. Elite players use a simple framework: 1️⃣ They separate the event from the identity Bad game ≠ bad player. One mistake ≠ losing your spot. Most players blend the two together and fall apart mentally. 2️⃣ They zoom in, not out Average players try to fix EVERYTHING at once. Top players pick one controllable action they can win today: - Win your 1v1 duels - Talk more - Sprint back on transition - Demand the ballSmall wins rebuild confidence faster than “motivation.” 3️⃣ They don’t hide Adversity makes most players disappear — fewer touches, less involvement, safer choices. High-level players do the opposite: 👉 They increase involvement. Getting on the ball more is how you break out of a slump. 4️⃣ They shorten the slump Everyone struggles. Elite players just struggle for shorter periods of time because they have a process. Your question today: 👉 When you hit adversity, what’s the FIRST thing that usually changes in your game? Comment below — we’ll break down how to fix it.

The #1 injury I see in soccer is due to weak knees. Cutting, sprinting or landing puts a lot of impact on your knees. So keeping them strong will prevent a lot of other injuries. This week we will start with a balance assessment test. If you can’t balance on one leg for 30 seconds without wobbling… Your knees are doing too much work. Try this assessment on each leg and rate yourself 1-10 or post the video below! (I posted a video of an example) I want to know who passed and who failed?

If you have one, drop it below 👇 If not, comment “no film” — I’ll tell you what you need. If you want me to walk you through the exact highlight + recruiting strategy my players used to earn D1/D2 offers and full rides, you can book a free call with me 🗣️📲

If you could play college soccer anywhere in the country, no limits… Where is your dream school? Drop the name below 👇 (Doesn’t matter the division — just the place you’d love to represent.)

College recruiting is one of the most important parts of your journey — but most players are either confused, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next. I want to see where everyone truly stands so I can point you in the right direction. 👇 Comment your position + grad year. I’ll reach out to players who want real support. Or if you want to skip ahead, book a FREE 1-on-1 Recruiting Strategy Call with me here: 👉🏼 https://calendly.com/erniereyes11/ofarecruit Let’s get you on the right path. ⚽🔥 — Coach Ernie