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🧠 Mental Training: How Top Players Handle Adversity (And Why Most Don’t)
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.
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@Matthias Hoffmann it’s making me think of things in different ways that help me understand my role in the game better. It’s really helpful thank you!
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@Matthias Hoffmann just since Tuesday
🎥 Who has a highlight film?
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 🗣️📲
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https://youtu.be/TahuzBR_EXc?si=VdyGgNqGCC7DWUbQ My midfielder film!
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Zoey Bernall
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@zoey-bernall-4631
2028 Graduate playing for MT ODP, Libby Loggers Soccer Team, and SURF. My goal is to play college at the D2 or higher level

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Joined Dec 10, 2025