For elite athletes and those wanting to continue playing their sport in college, contacting the coach of your prospective school is usually the first step to securing a college scholarship. Writing an email to a college coach may seem intimidating … Continued
A penalty kick is generally regarded as one of the most nerve-racking situations in soccer. Whether they occur during regular play or after as a tie-breaker, penalty kicks can have an extreme impact on the outcome of a game. Because … Continued
Being in “the zone” is a universal phenomenon experienced by almost all elite athletes. So what is this “zone”? How can athletes find it? And how does it affect athletic performance? Read this article to explore how athletes can get … Continued
Being in “the zone” is a universal phenomenon experienced by almost all elite athletes. So what is this “zone”? How can athletes find it? And how does it affect athletic performance? Not surprisingly, sport psychologists have been asking these questions … Continued
Being accepted into college is a huge accomplishment, but what is even more impressive is playing a collegiate sport. On average, only 5.9% of high school athletes will go on to compete in college, according to research done by the … Continued
Being accepted into college is a huge accomplishment, but what is even more impressive is playing a collegiate sport. On average, only 5.9% of high school athletes will go on to compete in college, according to research done by the … Continued
It’s time to explore how to prepare for a soccer camp. EXACT has worked with coaches and players all over the nation, and we know that in order to get the most out of your camp experience you need to … Continued
The value of a college soccer camp is undeniable (see EXACT’s article Discovering the Value of Camps), but picking a college soccer camp can often seem confusing and complicated. There are many factors that can affect your camp experience, so where … Continued
In the second installment of How to Master the Penalty Kick, we will discuss how shooters can prepare for and score a penalty kick. As mentioned in the previous article, penalty kicks are high-pressure situations and often have an impact … Continued
Are you looking for ways to improve your game? Have you ever considered using mental imagery? Studies of mental imagery can be traced as far back as the 1800s, but it wasn’t until recently that sports psychologists started examining the … Continued