| Can you tell me the number one reason soccer | | | | returning to training and will also develop their skills while |
| performance declines in certain players? The biggest | | | | still having fun. |
| and most common reason that affects soccer | | | | Always remain positive and enthusiastic. Your |
| performance is soccer motivation or lack of it. Without | | | | enthusiasm and positivity will eventually rub off on your |
| motivation all soccer players will crumble under the | | | | team. Place more emphasis on the positive aspects of |
| various pressures and problems soccer manages to | | | | your team rather than the negative. Under no |
| throw up. | | | | circumstance are you to yell at your players or |
| Players are motivated by 2 methods. Motivating | | | | embarrass them. Always offer help and suggestions |
| yourself or personal self-motivation is referred to as | | | | on improvement in a positive and friendly manner. It's |
| intrinsic while being motivated by outside forces such | | | | important to build friendships with your players based |
| as coaches, team mates or fans is referred to as | | | | on honesty and positivity. |
| extrinsic. Generally speaking, motivation is guided by | | | | Another great way to keep players motivated is by |
| the hope of success and the fear of failure. | | | | setting goals. Try developing short term and long term |
| So why do so many talented and gifted players give | | | | goals. Measure and record improvements and this will |
| up the game they love so much? They quit the game | | | | inevitably keep your players hungry for more self |
| they love due to the lack of self belief and the lack of | | | | development. But remember to set small, achievable |
| confidence. When you lack these two traits there is a | | | | goals that will build confidence and self esteem. |
| good chance you also lack motivation. | | | | Last but not least, the best way to keep your players |
| All players dream of playing on the big stage but | | | | motivated is by being supportive. Always respect your |
| without motivation, all these players will not be | | | | players and they will also return the favor. When |
| prepared to put in the extra training and effort required | | | | players make mistakes remind them that the best |
| to succeed. Time spent on the park and in the gym | | | | players in the world make mistakes and that they |
| would diminish significantly. So how do we motivate | | | | shouldn't worry. Remind them that we all make |
| soccer players? | | | | mistakes and through these mistakes they will |
| The answer to the above question has no specific or | | | | eventually become better players. |
| correct answer. Also there is no specific method or | | | | All coaches should get to know all their players and |
| perfect method to motivating players. Circumstance, | | | | speak to them as a team and on an individual basis. |
| level of professionalism and the individual require | | | | Praise their strengths and mention their weaknesses in |
| different levels of motivation. | | | | an honest and friendly manner. Never use intimidation |
| The following are suggestions that will allow any coach | | | | or fear as a tool to teach young players.If you follow |
| to keep their team motivated. For starters, all coaches | | | | the above suggestions I can guarantee you that your |
| should encourage their players. Always encourage fun | | | | team will be motivated and keen to learn. |
| and hard work at training. This will keep your players | | | | |