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Staying in the Game: Fighting Burnout in Soccer Coaching

Picture this: it’s a Wednesday night, and you’ve already coached two youth sessions this week, with another scheduled for tomorrow. Your players are fired up, but inside, you’re drained. You love the game—but lately, the whistle feels heavier in your hand. That creeping exhaustion isn’t just “being tired.” It’s a warning sign of burnout—a growing […]

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The Hidden Battle Behind the Beautiful Game

Picture a full squad before kickoff: 25 athletes ready to give everything for the badge. Now imagine nine of them quietly battling depression, anxiety, or another mental health challenge. That’s the reality for many professional soccer players today. Mental health isn’t just a side issue—it’s central to performance, development, and long-term player wellbeing. And yet, […]

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How Soccer Coaches Can Support Mental Health

Imagine being a coach, working hard to get your team ready for the next big game, when one of your star players starts to withdraw. Their energy fades, their focus wanders, and their performance drops. You’re frustrated, maybe even a little angry—this isn’t what you trained for. But what if that dip in performance isn’t […]

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The Psychological Edge: Understanding the Mental Health of High-Performance Soccer Players

The connection between physical activity and health is well-established, with a myriad of benefits linked to regular exercise ranging from better heart health to improved mental well-being. In the realm of sports, particularly at the professional level, the spotlight often shines on physical fitness. However, the mental health of high-performance athletes, such as professional soccer […]

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The Mind Game: Mental Health in Women’s Semi-Elite Soccer

Mental health often takes a backseat in women’s semi-elite soccer. The study, “Mental ill-health in semi-elite women’s soccer in England: a mixed-methods approach” published in the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, dives deep into this under-explored area. This research not only sheds light on the prevalence of mental health issues among semi-elite female […]

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