How to Focus for Football Players

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Overcome Distractions During Games Do you become distracted by external stuff when on the football field, such as by fans, the sidelines, coaches, or other people? Many things compete for your attention during games–some of these are important and others are not. Most football players can let go of these “external” distractions when they play. … Read More

What is Mental Toughness in Football?

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Improve Mental Toughness Learn the most important mental toughness skills for football players with sports psychology for football… What is mental toughness for football players and what does it include? Most football players assume that mental toughness is about being physically tough. When you get knocked down, you jump right back up, correct? Not exactly. … Read More

Mental Preparation for Football Players

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Peak performance in football comes from top mental and physical preparation. Consistent peak performance is the result of consistent mental preparation. To mental preparation shouldn’t be reserved for only the most important competitions during a season, yet many athletes prepare for regular season competitions differently than championship competitions. Mental preparation should be a part of … Read More

Nick Saban’s Approach to The Mental Game

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Present-moment focus or future-focus? What exactly do these terms mean when playing football? These two terms are talked about quite often in football. They are also referenced as focusing on the process or focusing on outcomes. A present moment focus or process focus refers to immersing yourself in what is happening right now–the current play … Read More