Footballers: Stop Trying so Hard
Define the term 'competitiveness' for me...take a little time to think about it. What does it look like to you? What does it feel like? I ask the question because I find that I often have to help soccer players [...]
Dealing with a Change of Position
This is a common challenge for soccer players. Whether its a midfielder dropping into a defensive role, a winger being asked to fill in at full-back, or a striker being told to play in a deeper or wider position...the reality [...]
Smarter NOT Harder in Soccer
I love watching training from the sidelines. I've been fortunate enough to spend hundreds, if not thousands of hours standing by the practice pitch watching some wonderful players working on improving their game. And for the most part I see [...]
The Secret To Dealing With Soccer Emotions…Quickly!
A pressure game - anxiety! A mistake made - frustration! A poor refereeing decision - anger! A goal against - despondency! Soccer is an emotional game. Every match is packed full with incident - moments of action that cause your [...]
Performance in Soccer is ‘Just an Act’
I want you to be a great actor when you play...I want you to move with confidence and I want you to anticipate quickly. I want you to play with the intensity your coach wants from you...picture this...great a big, [...]
Your Soccer Emotions are a Choice
On the soccer pitch EVERY second counts...EVERY second matters! This is an attitude, a way of playing I try to instil in all the players I work with. I want them to see soccer as a game that requires a [...]
Your Soccer Attitude is a Choice
It’s so easy to have a great attitude when you’re playing great soccer. It's so easy to keep great football psychology. When the ball appears to stick to your feet as you go on a mazy run or when it [...]
Client Allie Long – Olympics Here She Comes
Many congratulations to client Allie Long who has worked hard on her soccer psychology with Dan since January. Allie has been called up to the U.S. National team for this year's Olympics in Rio. Dan wishes Allie the best of [...]
Derby County Lead Psychologist
Dan is excited to announce that he is now Lead Psychologist at Derby County FC. Dan will be working closely with first team manager, Steve McClaren, his coaching staff and the first team players during the 2016/17 season. He will [...]