SOCCER

Self Talk Statements

 

• I have prepared properly, I am ready to play my best today.

  
  

• I always use any pre-game anxiety to gain a positive mental advantage.

  
  

• I consider myself to be the most important player on the team.

  
  

• I always think about how I will help my team play its best today.

  
  

• I go through my warm-up with confidence, I know that I am prepared for anything the game may present.

  
  

• I have total concentration on the game as play begins and maintain my intensity of concentration as the game demands.

  
  

• My weight is evenly balanced so I can go in any direction as I prepare to handle the ball.

  
  

• I always keep my weight forward on the balls of my feet as I prepare to handle a shot.

  
  

• My angle play is exceptional, it helps me be more effective in challenging shooters and limiting opportunities.

  
  

• I see the shot coming, I get my body behind the ball and handle it cleanly.

  
  

• I always keep my weight forward on the balls of my feet when I prepare to handle a service in the area.

  
  

• I see the cross serviced into the goal area, I judge the trajectory, get into the line of flight and catch it cleanly at the highest possible point.

  
  

• I always get my body behind the ball and allow my body to give and absorb the speed of the ball.

  
  

• I always have my hands in position to catch cleanly as the ball arrives.

  
  

• I make early decisions if I am to punch or parry because of pressure and/or the elements.

  
  

• I see the shot taken, I step, drop my center of gravity and extend to catch the shot driven to the lower corner of the goal.

  
  

• I see the shot taken, I step, drive and extend to reach and catch the ball driven to the upper corner of the goal.

  
  

• I read the speed and spin on the ball to be too difficult to catch cleanly, as I drive and extend, I will touch the ball around the bar.

  
  

• I always keep my weight forward on the balls of my feet as I prepare to read and handle through balls.

  
  

• I read the through ball early, I come off my line and cut off the opponent’s attack before it occurs.

  
  

• I read the through ball and come off my line to challenge and win the ball off the opponent’s long touch in the dribble.

  
  

• I read the through ball and come off my line to challenge and save the shot off the opponent’s foot.

  
  

• I always stay on my feet as long as I can when I come off my line to handle breakaways, I know I can win the ball off the long touch or save the shot by having courage, maintaining my balance and waiting for the attacker to make their move.

  
  

• I always make good decisions on tipping or boxing balls over the bar that I cannot catch safely.

  
  

• I get excellent extension on my drives by quick footwork, carrying my body across my planted foot and good extension from my power step.

  
  

• I feel like I am unbeatable in goal, no one can score on me.

  
  

• I will be a positive force within my team and promote cohesion.

  
  

• I will earn the respect of my team, opponents and officials with the effort I put forth in today’s contest.

  
  

• I am a winner, no matter what the outcome of today's match.

  
  

• I give 100%, I am the best goalkeeper I can be.

  
  

• I am the best, I like myself.

   

Courtesy Dan Gaspar - Star Goalkeeping Academy.