Create a winning attitude

That good feeling

 

To create a winning attitude, individuals in the team must all be working with the same aim, both in training and in matches and your players must all appreciate that soccer is fun. The way to win at soccer is to enjoy it. Get your players to realize this and they are more likely to play confidently, especially on the ball. This atmosphere creates a mental strength throughout the team which should not be underestimated.

It’s important your players feel proud when they pull on the team shirt, important that they go out onto the pitch thinking about the one thing they are there for, soccer. Remember to make your players feel special and individual.


Build winning teams with leadership skills

 It’s important that your captain supports you on the field. Negative thinking can spread quickly, particularly if the one who represents the negative thinking is the captain.



Creating a winning soccer mentality

• Your soccer drills and training sessions should be fun and get everyone pulling in one direction.
• The team has a common goal but not one that is too unrealistic or ambitious like “our goal is to win the league”. Our goal is to play well for each other and have a chance to win every game.
• Let the leaders lead and the others play out secondary roles because some are natural leaders and some players like to be led.
• Put players who do not see the team as a whole on the bench. You may be tempted to play your prima donna but team spirit will suffer. NO ONE WINS MATCHES ALONE.
• Everyone accepts mistakes as long as players do their best. Encourage risks, let everyone express themselves within the framework of the team: If a defender wants to run out of defense with the ball let that player do it and let them learn from it.
   
• Your players will appreciate the responsibility you have given them and respond to you far more than if your rules strangle their creativity.