Description

Train the mental side of your game with these practical, science-backed worksheets created specifically for young soccer players. These printable exercises guide athletes through the same mental skills used by elite performers – adapted in a simple, effective, and age-appropriate way.

Designed by performance psychologist Dr. Maria C. Bruce, these worksheets help players understand their emotions, build confidence, handle pressure, and develop habits that strengthen focus and resilience on and off the field.

What’s Included

A complete set of printable worksheets covering essential mental-training skills:

• Goal Setting: Clarify short-term and long-term objectives

• Visualization & Focus: Improve concentration and game readiness

• Managing Game Anxiety: Tools to stay calm under pressure

• Self-Esteem & Confidence: Build inner strength and self-belief

• Pre-Game Routine: Create habits that prepare the mind and body

• Post-Game Reflection: Learn from performance without self-criticism

These worksheets can be used before training, after games, or during team meetings to build consistent mental habits.

Benefits

• Strengthens confidence and emotional regulation

• Reduces game-day anxiety

• Improves focus and decision-making

• Encourages self-reflection and growth

• Helps coaches and parents guide athletes with structure and clarity

Perfect For

• Soccer players (ages 10–16+)

• Parents helping their children build mental skills

• Coaches looking for structured mindset tools

• Teams working on confidence, communication, and resilience

• Academies seeking mental-training resources for player development

Recommended Companion

These worksheets complement Dr. Maria C. Bruce’s book Mental Training for Soccer.
Purchasing the book (digital or print) provides deeper explanations and examples for each worksheet topic.