Posts by Jason
Psychology Newsletter – Perfectionism
Perfectionism is a familiar word in the world of sports. The thought of being a perfectionist may sound like a great trait to have as an athlete, striving to be the best, striving to be the perfect goalkeeper, striving to achieve the perfect shooting technique, but alongside perfectionism, unfortunately comes a lot of unwanted challenges.…
Read MoreSport Psychology Newsletter: RESILIENCE
Resilience is not a characteristic that we are either born with or without. We all have the ability to learn and develop resilience through our thoughts and actions. Firstly, let’s not mistake resilience as never experiencing stress or difficulty. In actual fact, resilience is developed through adversity and the emotional distress we encounter throughout our…
Read MoreSport Psychology Newsletter: Confidence
Confidence, that thing our coach always talks about… What really is it? Confidence is the positive belief we have in something, anything, that could be our team, our coach, our friends or ourselves. Let’s specify a little more and look at ‘Self-Confidence’. Self-Confidence is the positive belief we have in our ability to accomplish any…
Read MorePlayer Highlight Anika Shah
October player highlight is Anika Shah. She plays for Chris Uppington with the 2014 MetroWest Navy team. We asked Coach Chris why he chose Anika: Anika is a model player. She is always early and will work on skills before practice. She is conscientious, kind and a great teammate. She asks great questions and gives 100%…
Read MoreCoach Highlight Georgie O’Malley
NEFC has some wonderful and amazing female coaches and players and feel it is time we highlight them so that the club can learn more about our heart and soul! For October, we want to introduce Georgie O’Malley. We asked a bunch of questions ranging from personal to professional – hope you enjoy getting to…
Read MoreHistoric Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia: A Game-Changer for Women’s Soccer
The Women’s World Cup held in New Zealand and Australia over the summer was a landmark event that left an indelible mark on the world of women’s soccer. From skyrocketing viewership numbers to unprecedented attendance records, this tournament was a testament to the growing popularity and impact of women’s football. In this article, we will…
Read MoreSummer Wrap-up: Girls Residential 2023 Camp Wrap-up!
Another successful Residential Camp in the books and we are already looking forward to making next summer even better! We are most proud of the incredible staff which consisted of ALL FEMALES: Camp Directors: Casey King & Chloe Raco Head Coaches: Sophie Dewar, Julia Carr, Ashley McGown, Bri Alimonti, Kelleigh Lombard Assistant Coaches: Mia Wolfgang,…
Read MoreSPORT PSYCHOLOGY NEWSLETTER: Goal Setting
We’re often told in school and at sports clubs to think about what it is we would like to achieve, and then to set ourselves ‘goals’… But what is goal setting and what kind of goals should we be thinking about? Goal setting is identifying something we want to accomplish and developing a plan that’s…
Read MoreMaximizing Summer Training: Enhancing Technical Proficiency and Game Understanding by Chloe Raco
Introduction: The summer period presents a valuable opportunity for soccer players to invest in their development. Utilizing this time to focus on technical proficiency, physical conditioning, and game understanding can significantly enhance a player’s skills and performance. In this article, we will discuss the importance of individual ball work, the benefits of practicing at game…
Read MoreMental Health and It’s Control over the Youth Athlete
Soccer, just as all other sports, is equally a physical sport as it is a mental sport. Players can be in the best shape or have the most precise ball control but if they aren’t mentally checked in, their game will be off. This is true at all ages and levels of the game. Luckily…
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