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Photo by NLPSD | Soccer Development & Mentorship on October 13, 2026. May be an image of football, soccer, sports equipment and text.
Photo by NLPSD | Soccer Development & Mentorship on October 13, 2026. May be an image of football, soccer, poster, magazine, sports equipment and text.
Photo by NLPSD | Soccer Development & Mentorship on October 13, 2026. May be an image of football, soccer, sports equipment, magazine, poster and text.
Photo by NLPSD | Soccer Development & Mentorship on October 13, 2026. May be an image of football, soccer, sports equipment and text.
Photo by NLPSD | Soccer Development & Mentorship on October 13, 2026. May be an image of football, soccer, sportswear, sports equipment, ball and text.
Photo by NLPSD | Soccer Development & Mentorship on October 13, 2026. May be a graphic of blueprint, poster, magazine and text.
Photo by NLPSD | Soccer Development & Mentorship on October 13, 2026. May be a graphic of magazine, poster and text.
Photo by NLPSD | Soccer Development & Mentorship on October 13, 2026. May be an image of soccer, golf, football, sports equipment, sportswear, magazine and text.
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Posted On: October 13th 2026, 08:16 pm
Your child doesn’t necessarily need more training. They need to understand what they’re training for.

One of the biggest challenges in youth soccer development is knowing exactly what to work on.

A player can train multiple times a week, attend extra sessions, and play every weekend, but still struggle to understand what is holding them back and what they actually need to work on.

That’s why my approach at NLPSD goes beyond simply telling players what they need to improve.

It’s all about building a process around the individual:
1. Understand the player’s goals and current environment.
2. Analyze their performances and identify patterns.
3. Create specific, actionable development priorities.
4. Develop mental performance skills alongside technical and tactical abilities.
5. Apply those skills in training and competition.
6. Reflect, evaluate progress, and adjust the plan.

The goal isn’t to make players dependent on a coach for every answer.
It’s to help them become more aware, confident, accountable, and independent in their development.

With over 10 years of professional playing experience and a doctorate in Sport & Performance Psychology, I combine firsthand experience with evidence-informed coaching to help players better understand their pathway.

Parents: Does your child know exactly what they’re working to improve right now?

If you’re looking for more individualized guidance, explore NLPSD mentorship and game analysis through the link in my bio.
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mathias_hakansson 23 days ago

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