Why Talented Players Shut Down Under Pressure
Pressure doesn’t just affect confidence, it affects the nervous system.
Fight, Flight, or Freeze (Simplified)
Under stress, the body prepares to survive:
Fight: frustration, aggression
Flight: avoidance, hiding
Freeze: hesitation, shutdown
This is biology… not weakness.
Why Awareness Matters
When players understand what’s happening internally:
Fear loses power
Control returns
Confidence rebuilds
Final Thought
Calm is a skill, and it can be trained! Train with PhiloSoccer coaches today.