Building confidence is hugely important to every player’s development. Without a focus on building confidence to go with physical skill development you’ll never become the player you want or deserve to be. But there are some key obstacles most players face during their development that can destroy confidence and keep you from becoming the best soccer player you can be. Let's talk about it!
May 26, 2025•10 min
Pressure has become a bad word lately. Parents shouldn't pressure their athletes to train on their own. Coaches shouldn't pressure their players to perform to the best of their ability and push their limits, helping them get out of their comfort zone. Is this really the best way to go to help you become the best possible player you can be? Let's talk about it!
Mar 26, 2025•6 min
So many players avoid taking risks on the soccer pitch. Let's talk about the reasons why this happens and how to fix them so you can perform better on game day without the stress.
Mar 18, 2025•9 min
Happy New Year! Thanks for joining the first episode of 2025 and the official unofficial re-launch of The Soccer Specialist Podcast. Let's go!
Jan 07, 2025•17 min•Season 8Ep. 3
This is a really important message from The Soccer Specialist. Please take a moment to listen. Thank you!
Dec 22, 2024•8 min•Season 8Ep. 2
This is a MUST listen! Really!
Aug 14, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Everything you need to know about what you need to focus on and why. The secrets are here. Let's talk about it!
Jun 14, 2024•36 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Just because you completed a pass doesn't mean it was a good pass. You may have cost your team an opportunity to score a goal. Let's talk about it!
Jun 02, 2024•11 min•Season 7Ep. 10
If you want to improve almost everything about your soccer game, you need to be doing this. Here's just some of what this one game will help you with to become a better soccer player. Physical Reaction Time Change of Direction Agility Speed And more Mental Decision-making Awareness and anticipation Reading the game And more Technical First touch Both feet Ball Striking Creativity And more Have a listen right now and level up your game!...
May 27, 2024•18 min
Welcome back to the show! If you're a typical youth soccer player, this is probably missing from your development. Learn what Phil Neville said about Ronaldo and what it means for your own development.
May 19, 2024•19 min•Season 7Ep. 8
There are many things you need to do when you don't have the ball at your feet. You need to constantly check your shoulder, scan the field, find the space to support the ball, and know what you're going to do with it before you receive it. How do you make that happen? It's not what you think! All of that and a LOT more inside the latest episode of The Soccer Specialist Podcast!
May 13, 2024•13 min•Season 7Ep. 7
What do Jamie Vardy, Harry Kane, Billy Beane, Freddie Adu, Michael Jordan, David Beckham, and Carli Lloyd have in common? And how does this help you become a better soccer player? Listen and find out! Consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Supporters Club member? Learn more here https://thesoccerspecialist.com/supporters
Apr 24, 2024•13 min•Season 7Ep. 6
This drives me crazy! You've probably had teammates who do this during the game and it's anything but helpful. Here's how to fix it and make you and your teammates better players. Plus a bunch of other stuff you need to hear! If you haven't checked out Chasing Greatness you can do so at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing Here's just some of what you'll discover: What elite really means, why it matters, and how to use it to speed up your development 3 different types of goals you need to set...
Apr 16, 2024•13 min•Season 7Ep. 5
If you want to separate yourself from the rest of the pack and become an elite player, this is what you need to do. If you haven't checked out Chasing Greatness you can do so at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing Here's just some of what you'll discover: What elite really means, why it matters, and how to use it to speed up your development 3 different types of goals you need to set 5 things you need to consider when setting goals if you want to make sure you set goals that truly matter 7 t...
Apr 08, 2024•19 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Part 3 is the final part to this short series. We are going to finish our deep dive into the most important confidence builder in existence. It's the very foundation of confidence building. If you ignore this, you can forget about heading out onto the pitch with confidence levels so high you can't help but dominate. If you haven't checked out Chasing Greatness on Amazon you can do so at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing Here's just some of what you'll discover: What elite really means, why...
Mar 20, 2024•19 min•Season 7Ep. 3
We are going to continue our deep dive into the most important confidence builder in existence. It's the very foundation of confidence building. If you ignore this, you can forget about heading out onto the pitch with confidence levels so high you can't help but dominate. If you haven't checked out Chasing Greatness on Amazon you can do so at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/chasing Here's just some of what you'll discover: What elite really means, why it matters, and how to use it to speed up yo...
Mar 13, 2024•13 min•Season 7Ep. 2
In honor of the release of Chasing Greatness - Simple Strategies for Unbreakable Confidence and Elite Performance Every Time You Step on The Pitch we are going to start a deep dive into the most important confidence builder in existence. It's the very foundation of confidence building. If you ignore this, you can forget about heading out onto the pitch with confidence levels so high you can't help but dominate. If you haven't checked out Chasing Greatness you can do so at https://thesoccerspecia...
Mar 03, 2024•16 min•Season 7Ep. 1
You might be a wizard with the ball when you're nine. What happens after that? Let's talk about it.
Feb 09, 2024•5 min•Season 6Ep. 11
In today's episode, we use some amazing thoughts but US WNT all-time great Tiffany Milbrett as a jumping-off point on how to revitalize US soccer and help you become a better individual player by letting go of what you think you need to do and embracing the risk of being different. Have a listen now and don't forget to consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Supporters Club member at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/supporters...
Jan 24, 2024•21 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Loki would've been a great soccer player. Why? Because he had this one aspect of the game down pat. It can help you take your game to the next level and compete with better and better defenders as you move along in your career. It's pretty rare for youth soccer players so it will set you apart immediately. Have a listen and add it to your game today. Don't forget to check out The Supporters Club at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/supporters Become a support and help support the podcast. You'll r...
Jan 17, 2024•12 min•Season 6Ep. 9
It's here! Players, I guarantee you are going to love this episode. It's everything you've ever wanted to hear. Ha! You know that feeling you get when you arrive at class and the test you are NOT prepared for is canceled? Or the homework you didn't do is not collected? This is even better! Have a listen and find out the crucial things you need to know to become a better soccer player. If you're loving the podcast please consider becoming a Supporters Club member at https://thesoccerspecialist.co...
Jan 09, 2024•15 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Do you train on your own? Of course, you do! Glad to hear it. In this episode, we cover 3 common training mistakes most youth soccer players make during their sessions. Fix these and you'll find your training will produce better results in less time. You'll take your skill development to another level a lot faster than you would have otherwise. If you're enjoying The Soccer Specialist Podcast please check out the Supporters Club at https://thesoccerspecialist.com/supporters to help support the s...
Jan 04, 2024•12 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Wow. 2024. Really? It's gone so fast that it took me a minute to figure out why Baby New Year 2024 stopped by earlier to chat about all things youth soccer (she's a big fan). I asked Baby New (I call her Baby New - we're ride or die) how she felt about all the memes, motivational quotes, and sayings out there this time of year. People are excited. I told her she may be the most popular baby new year EVER! Til next year of course, but I didn't want to hurt her feelings. Parents and players can't ...
Jan 01, 2024•12 min•Season 6Ep. 6
As a soccer player, you know the ability to change direction quickly, efficiently, and effectively is an important part of the game. Soccer players are having to change direction all the time. Often, it's in reaction to something else happening on the pitch. For example, a defender in a 1v1 situation is going to need to be able to change direction well in response to what the dribbler is doing. If not, he's going to get beat, or worse, get nutmegged or end up on their butt. Check out what the di...
Dec 19, 2023•15 min•Season 6Ep. 5
As you move up in competition the game changes. Things that worked at a lower level at age 8 aren't going to work at a higher level when you're 13. But there are specific parts of your game you can improve that will help you be able to compete and excel at the next level. Take a listen now and discover 7 things you need to master to play at the next level.
Nov 29, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 4
First, we'll talk about the importance of learning to overcome adversity and challenges, how Dest is a bad example of doing so, the ultimate 5 ball challenge (you'll love this) and more! You'll also get the details on the ultimate holiday gift deal at https://impactsoccerperformance.com/holiday Thanks!
Nov 21, 2023•18 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Inside this amazing episode, we discuss the #1 confidence builder you need to know to take your game-day performance to the next level. We'll also share wisdom from Nick Saban and more! So much more!! It's almost shocking. Have a listen.
Nov 16, 2023•18 min•Season 6Ep. 2
In today's episode, we tackle the tough challenge of being overlooked as a player. What does it mean if you get benched or cut? How come you aren't getting better as fast as your teammates? Does this mean you'll never catch up or be the player you want to be? Listen to the stories of these athletes and discover how this can help you on your journey. Let's get it!
Sep 18, 2023•15 min•Season 6Ep. 1
After a very so so three games and being inches away from getting knocked out of the World Cup in the group stage for the first time every, Carli Lloyd had some words of wisdom for the national team that no one else seems brave enough to say out loud. Here's how it can help you become a better soccer player! Let's get it!
Aug 01, 2023•18 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Do you have dreams or goals for your soccer? Let's dive in on what you need to do to reach them. You'll even hear from Kobe Bryant on his "secret" to greatness. And a whole lot more. Have a listen!
Jul 13, 2023•17 min•Season 5Ep. 16
