Reflect on how you feel out on the field!

 The Two Voices when you are playing

First voice is                                                                   Second voice is
Player you want to be                                                   Player you don't want to be

tells you be Calm                                                            reacts automatically
tells you to be Aware                                                     panics
Makes thought out choices                                          gets emotional
Sees the field clearly                                                      wants comfort or escape
Responds instead of reacts                                           rushes

You second voice is known as your id.

 It will always be with you out on the soccer field no matter what you do.

When Does Your Id Show Up?                                    What Does Your Id Make You Do?

Check any that apply:                                                    Check any that apply:

☐ When I feel pressure                                                  ☐ Panic with the ball
☐ When I’m afraid of making a mistake                       ☐ Freeze
☐ When a coach or parent is watching                       ☐ Hide from the play
☐ When I lose the ball                                                    ☐ Get emotional
☐ When I’m tired                                                             ☐ Stop communicating
☐ When I feel judged                                                      ☐ Play too fast 
☐ When I’m frustrated                                                   ☐ Play too safe
☐ When the game gets fast                                           ☐ Lose confidence
☐ When I feel rushed                                                     ☐ Get angry at teammates
☐ When I’m angry at myself                                          ☐ Forget my technique

I am sure you checked off every box!

Every soccer player does!

No one escapes from their id!

So, know that you know what is going on in your head,

what are you going to do about it!

Yes, what are you going to do when you:

                                        feel pressure?

                                        make a mistake?

                                        feel rushed?

                                        feel emotional?

Nothing?!

You can practice for hours every day, and your id will always be there.

Your id will tell you that you are wasting your time practicing.

Read Unlock Your Messi Mindset to help deal with your id.