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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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