Take it to the Field
Building confidence in your athletes starts with preparation.
The Development of Aaron Rodgers
In his three and a half seasons as a starter for the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers has almost already established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in not only Green Bay Packers history, but in the history of … Continued
A Letter From the Editor
Welcome to the first edition of the Go Mental eJournal. As I’ve traversed the country speaking to coaches about their ongoing challenge of player development, it’s become clear that there is no accessible publication currently available that provides coaches with ongoing guidance on the psychological frontier. EXACT has built out a strong network of experts in the field, and it’s time to connect them with our vast network of coaches at all levels.
How Injuries Affect Athletes and Helpful Coping Strategies
Whatever the sport is that you love, you know that one of the worst things that could possibly happen to you is to sustain a serious injury during the season. After all the practices and games, that sport becomes your … Continued
NBA Players Use Lockout to Pursue Education
With the NBA lockout lasting nearly 150 days, NBA players needed to find something to keep them busy. Several decided to take their talents overseas, including Deron Williams and Tony Parker, some decided to stay put train here in the … Continued
Music and it’s Effect on Athletic Performance
An athlete’s mental psyche is one of the most vital parts of his or her athletic performance. As any athlete knows, and has probably experienced, there are two sides of the mental spectrum that affect an athlete’s game: confidence and … Continued
US Soccer’s Development Academy launches EXACT MAP
This spring, EXACT Sports will launch Mental Achievement Program (MAP) with the US Soccer Federation Development Academy. The partnership brings the MAP to over 4,000 elite level club soccer players across the country. The program will give Development Academy Club’s … Continued
Evaluating Soccer Camps
In the last article I posted on “Types of Youth Soccer Camps” I indicated that there was more to be discussed on how to evaluate each type of camp. My associate, Katie, recently posted “How to Pick a Soccer Camp” … Continued
Benefits of Attending Soccer Camps
The Importance Of College Showcase CampsYouth athletes in all sports attempt to acquirer the best possible skill sets in order to perform at their bests. Becoming a better soccer player and achieving ones ultimate potential are top priorities for most … Continued
The Off-Season
Doing nothing in the off-season can actually cause an athlete to regress from any previous training. This piece will help you stay competitive for next season.