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In this course you will learn the following advanced areas of Soccer Psychology:
1. Coaching Principles: Part 1
2. Soccer Performance Enhancement Interventions
3. Psychological Periodisation
4. Youth to 1st Team Link
5. An environmental approach to psychology & talent development
6. Player adaptability & understanding transitions
7. Mental Skill Development in Soccer
8. Coaching Principles: Part 2
9. Soccer Specific Skill Acquisition
10. Diversity in Soccer
This Masters Certificate in Soccer Psychology & Mental Skills course has been developed with some of the most respected coaches, sports psychologists, mental skills coaches, practitioners and academics working at the elite level of the game.
Delivered by Dr. Adam Owen
In Module 1, we’ll examine the future soccer player and the changing game, creating a culture within your club, the player pathway, and effective communication and learning styles.
Delivered by Chris Bradley
In Module 2, we’ll examine goal setting in the coaching process, implementing a soccer-specific self talk strategy, maximizing performance through visualisation, and relaxation techniques in a practical setting.
In Module 3, we’ll examine the purpose of psychological periodisation, the ideal performance state, metacognitive worry & performance effects and developing the training week from a psychological perspective.
Delivered by Dr. Tanja Ecken
In Module 4, we’ll examine the academy to 1st team transition phase, the psychological demands of making the step-up, equipping players with the coping skills and managing the demands and pressures.
Delivered by Dr. Danny Ransom
In Module 5, we’ll explore the topics of non-linear talent development, traditional sport psychology, talent factory within a sporting environment, research based working models, and cultural leadership
Delivered by David Mora
In Module 6, we’ll examine the the sporting career, career transition in sporting contexts, holistical ecological approach (HEA), Sport assistance program to career transition and mental health & transitions in sport.
Delivered by Dr. Nikki Crawley
In Module 7, we’ll explore what is resilience and why we care, resilience bandwidth & the environment, challenging mindsets – predictability vs unpredictability, and psychological environment – pressure, development & awareness.
Delivered by Dr. Adam Owen
In Module 8, we’ll explore leadership styles & coaching, emotional intelligence & understanding, guided discovery coaching method, developing a positive learning environment, goal setting & reflective practice within soccer.Delivered by Dr. Tanja Ecken
In Module 9, we’ll explore the observation & science behind skill acquisition, soccer IQ & performance predictability, neuro skill setting in football, and building a tailored approach to sport.
In Module 10, we’ll explore cognitive diversity, quantifying diversity, and we’ll look at a case study into diversity: understanding the rules.
The difference between great players and average players can often be seen in their mastery of the mental aspect and dealing with adversity.
The Masters Certificate in Soccer Psychology & Mental Skills Training course provides you with advanced techniques and strategies used at the elite-level of the game that enables you to coach your players and teams to achieve peak mental performance.
This course has been designed for coaches who want the latest research findings, along with the most efficient and proven training methods for soccer specific psychology and mental skills training.
The course is comprised of the following:
22 study hours
Tutor assessed assignment
Certificate of Achievement
The focus of the course is as follows:
Who is this course designed for?
This course has been designed for beginner to elite level coaches who want the latest research findings, most efficient training methods for soccer specific psychology and mental skills training.
How long is the course?
This is a 16-hour course providing a deep understanding and best practices that can be applied to your own team environment to maximise performance and protect the mental well-being of your players.
Is my progress logged through the course?
After each lecture there is a short multiple-choice test designed to cement your learning. You can access your test results at anytime through your course progress area.
Can I stop/pause a presentation part way through?
Yes, the course is completely flexible. You can go back to a module at anytime and continue from where you left off.
Can I take the modules in any order?
No. The course follows a set structure that must be studied in numerical order. You can only access the next module once you have completed the previous module test.
Is there a time limit on the course?
Yes. This course has a 12-month access limit. You can access the course 24/7 within this period.
Will I get a certificate to show that I have passed the course?
Yes, you will receive a pass certificate provided you have attained the minimum pass grade of 75%.
If you have any further questions, please Contact Us.
Accredited by British Virgin Islands Football Association
This online course is fully accredited by the BVIFA & ensures the study hours will contribute to the achievement of a formal accreditation & BVIFA continued professional development.
The course will also be accepted towards the revalidation for the BVIFA-CONCACAF Level D-B courses.
PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE
This course has been designed for beginner to elite level coaches who want the latest research findings, most efficient training methods for soccer specific psychology and mental skills training.
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this course is for you!
The demand for sport psychologists & mental skills training specialists with a focus on football science is growing year upon year. Thousands of coaches, students & independent learners with qualifications, coaching badges & sport science degrees, are asking the key question – How do I get a job in football? What’s the next step? Which area of sport science do I want to specialise in? What is the role of sports psychologist?
The bespoke courses developed by ISSPF Faculty members are a way of further exposing sport science students, individuals working within the game & other football science enthusiasts with a thirst to develop further in this area.
ISSPF courses are not only recommended by universities and federations around the world, but they are delivered by some of the leading practitioners in the game which will provide some cutting edge methods and industry overview on dealing with specific aspects of performance coaching and development largely including physical training in a team sport environment. ISSPF are working at accrediting all their courses through academic and footballing institutes in order to provide additional academic currency to the learner.
