by Terry Jenkins | Oct 9, 2016 | Neural Pathways
As coaches, it often feels as if we are in pursuit of perfection by our players. The status rarely is attainable except for glimpses during the many games they play during a season. In reality, we are looking to teach our players a combination of technical and...
by Terry Jenkins | Apr 29, 2016 | Visualization
And when my mind is free, You know a melody can move me, And when I’m feelin’ blue the guitar’s comin’ through to soothe me. Thanks for the joy that you’ve given me. I want you to know I believe in your song, And rhythm and rhyme and...
by Terry Jenkins | Apr 1, 2016 | Mental Tougness
How often do we talk about losing focus, letting down mentally or making mental mistakes when referring to the not-so-positive outcomes in our lives, whether in sports, our careers or our personal lives? Are we talking about physical training and preparation for those...
by Terry Jenkins | Mar 24, 2016 | Mental Tougness
This past weekend I watched my son and his teammates play in the championship match of a U-12 tournament in Kansas City. The players were confident and relaxed when they started the game, scoring two goals early and looking as if they might cruise to the title...
by Terry Jenkins | Mar 4, 2016 | Neural Pathways
What does soccer mastery and evolution have to do with one another? That is a fair question. In my mind, they have an immense amount in common. From a neuroscience perspective, we are asking our feet and those parts attached to behave in the same way we typically ask...