This Course Enables You To:
- Coaching Principles: Part 1
- Soccer Performance Enhancement Interventions
- Psychological Periodisation
- Youth to 1st Team Link
- An environmental approach to psychology & talent development
- Player adaptability & understanding transitions
- Mental Skill Development in Soccer
- Coaching Principles: Part 2
- Soccer Specific Skill Acquisition
- Diversity in Soccer
FREE Guide: Masters Certificate in Soccer Psychology & Mental Skills Training
Course Details
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:
- 25 study hours
- Tutor assessed assignment
- Certificate of Achievement
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 25-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%.
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- Provides latest research findings, most efficient training methods & detailed insights into sport psychology;
- Maximise the developmental aspects of sports participation & understanding the systemic issues associated with sports settings and organizations.
Official Accreditation By ISSPF
This course is fully accredited by ISSPF & ensures the study hours will contribute to the achievement of a formal accreditation & ISSPF continued professional development.
UEFA Federations
Official Accreditation By Latvian Football Federation (UEFA)
The Latvian Football Federation (LFF) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal LFF accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Slovenian FA (NSZ) (UEFA)
The Slovenian FA (NSZ) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal NSZ accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Iceland FA (KSI) (UEFA)
The Iceland FA (KSI) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal KSI accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Lithuanian Football Federation (UEFA)
The Lithuania FF (LFF) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal LFF accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
CONCACAF Federation
Accredited by British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA), CONCACAF
This online course holds full accreditation from the BVIFA, guaranteeing that study hours count toward formal accreditation and BVIFA's professional development. Additionally, it's accepted for BVIFA-CONCACAF course revalidation.
Official Course Endorsement
Endorsed By Scottish Football Association (SFA)
This course has been endorsed by the SFA as part of the revalidation process.
Endorsed By Bournemouth University (BU)
This course is fully endorsed by the Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, England, UK.
Endorsed By East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
This course is fully endorsed by the ETSU, Tennessee, USA.
Endorsed By Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
This course is fully endorsed by the UiTM, Malaysia.
Endorsed By Wrexham University
This course is fully endorsed by the Wrexham University, Wrexham, Wales, UK.
Official Course Endorsement By Estonia Football Association (UEFA)
The Estonia FA (EJL) endorses ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to professional development. ISSPF courses can be used for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Football Association of Finland (UEFA)
The FA of Finland (FAF) accredits ISSPF online courses as part of their UEFA coaching program & course revalidation. Completion of these courses contributes to formal FAF accreditation refreshment and professional development.
Course Modules
01Coaching Process - Part 1
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.
02Soccer Performance Enhancement Interventions & Implications
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.
03Psychological Periodisation
Delivered by Daniel Dymond
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.
04Youth to 1st Team Link: Overcoming the bridge
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.
05An environmental approach to psychology & talent development
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
06Player adaptability & understanding transitions: Different cultures, playing style & transfers
Delivered by David Mora
In Module 6, we'll examine the sporting career, career transition in sporting contexts, holistical ecological approach (HEA), Sport assistance program to career transition and mental health & transitions in sport.
07Developing Resilience in Soccer: Psychological Strategies
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.
08Coaching Principles: Part 2
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.
09Soccer specific skill acquisition
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.
10Diversity in Soccer: The importance for game progression
Delivered by Max Lankheit
In Module 10, we'll explore cognitive diversity, quantifying diversity, and we'll look at a case study into diversity: understanding the rules.
What you get with your enrolment:
- 25-Hours Soccer Psychology
- Training Tutor Assessed Assignments
- Certificate of Achievement
- 30 day money-back guarantee
Frequently asked questions
Who is this Masters Soccer Psychology course for?
This course has been designed for Undergraduate/Post-Graduate Students and Coaches & Practitioners who want the latest research findings, most efficient training methods for maximizing the peak mental performance of their players.
Is this course suitable for me?
- Are you tasked with the responsibility for the training & coaching aspects of both individual athletes or team sports?
- Do you have an interest in developing knowledge in the preparation, training & development of individual athletes or team sports?
- Are you a sports psychologist keen to understand more about soccer science & mental skills training?
Why is this Soccer Psychology course important?
The demand for sport psychologists & mental skills training specialists with a focus on soccer 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.
How will this course help me?
- Understanding the key components of what drives coaches, players, & athletes to succeed is of paramount importance.
- Developing strategies in order to prepare individuals for both training & competitive games from a psychological perspective is of great benefit to coaches & practitioners.
- Coaches & performance practitioners can make huge advances in this under-applied area of coaching & sport science.
- This course is developed specifically to enhance the coaching & performance process.
- All practitioners & coaches can only benefit themselves & their players even further by having a more in-depth knowledge of applied psychology & mental skills training development.
- May help us to maximise our decision making through a better understanding & appreciation of psychological & mental skill principles.
How can this course assist me to progress?
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.
