From the desk of:  Ray Boreham

Dear Fellow Soccer Player!

  My name is Ray Boreham, and I've been playing the beautiful game my whole life.

  I've also done some coaching and have studied many of the top players and kept up with the latest developents in the game both from a playing and a coaching standpoint. 

  What I'm about to share with you is an approach that's rarely taken by most amateur players but which can help you improve your game so you can play soccer at a higher level.

   This guide focuses mainly on developing a sound, clear mindset  players should have during a game.

  Some training drills will be mentioned but first and foremost I want you to have a clear understanding of what you're expected to do on the field, whether you're a defender, midfield player or striker.

  Having a clear game plan and the proper mindset are the key elements with which you have to approach every game.

  It takes time, practice and passion to be able to play soccer well. It doesn't happen overnight and even the best players in the world don't always reach their full potential.

  There is always something you can do better and even if you manage to do it perfectly a couple times, you'll never get the same results every time.

  It's not  the destination that matters, it's the journey.

  Soccer is a team game and you have to be a team player.

  Your goal is to improve your game in order to help your team play better soccer. Your skills are the ticket to a better team where you can enjoy playing soccer at a higher level. And that, my friend, is the ultimate goal you should aim for.

  There is nothing more enjoyable in a game of soccer than having a group of good players who can leave aside any selfish motives and play like a real team.

  You need to understand that you can enjoy the game a hundred times more if you play for the team and not just for your own satisfaction.

  Soccer will help you become a better person who values more the gift of sharing than receiving. Just like in real life, you have to give first in order to receive anything in return.

  Here's how Developing The Right Soccer Mindset! will help you:

 If you're a goalkeeper:

Conditioning - specific training routines you need to follow in order to be prepared for the game;

How to handle high balls with confidence and authority and how to dive properly;

Learn how  to make yourself as big as possible and cover your angles;

How to collect the ball when a low shot comes in;

How to strike the ball with power after you make a save;

How to position yourself during a corner kick;

How to catch the ball in the air without getting hurt.