How to prepare for and shine at NSW PL1 football representative trials
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6mins
For many aspiring football players – and young strikers in particular – the New South Wales PL1 football rep trials can be a stressful time.
How to be a mentally tough striker
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9mins
At the peak of her career, retired American footballer Mia Hamm was often asked the question in interviews, “What’s the most important thing for a soccer player to have?” To which she always answered, “Mental toughness”.
How to become a better football striker!
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15mins
A soccer striker is the primary goal scorer in a team. They are creative, hardworking and generally very confident. Find out more about how to become a better striker.
5 Drills to Improve Your Touch
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3mins
A great touch in a tight situation puts you in control and gives you more time. One to two seconds of extra time may be all that you need to set you up to take on and beat that last defender or keeper. All the greatest strikers have a great touch.
How to build confidence in football strikers and attackers
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4mins
What is Confidence?
Confidence, that universal intangible that most of us admire so much in others and often crave ourselves.
How to prepare yourself for the football finals!
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6mins
You and your team have worked hard all season. You’ve won game after game, scored goal after goal, and it’s paid off; you’ve made it to the finals! You’re all excited, and you deserve to be.
6 Reasons Why Strikers Needs Specialist Training
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8mins
For that moment of magic to change a game, it’s the attack-minded players that a coach will look to for inspiration and a result. If winning matches is the goal of the season and scoring goals win you matches, then this mindset has to change.
What is the most important element of a great striker
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2mins
I recently read a book by Carol Dweck Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. In this book, she quoted Mia Hamm who when asked: "What is the most important thing for a Soccer player to have"? She replied "mental toughness".