How Do I Manage Pre-Game Nerves in Soccer Video

In this soccer psychology video you will learn how to manage pre-game nerves in soccer. We discuss the difference between pre-game jitters and performance anxiety and how to overcome these.

In the Soccer Mental Game Performance video series, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis, M.S. discuss unique mental game challenges for soccer players and coaches. Learn mental game performance tips to improve your mindset in games. Learn how to overcome mental game challenges.

Manage Pre-Game Nerves to Perform Your Best in Soccer

Last Updated on July 7, 2026 by Patrick Cohn

Patrick Cohn

Mental Performance Coach Dr. Patrick Cohn has helped athletes for over 40 years enhance their performance. Dr. Cohn earned a master's degree in sports psychology from CSUF and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, specializing in Applied Sports Psychology. Today, he is the president and founder of Peak Performance Sports, LLC in Orlando, Florida. He's working with Olympic athletes, NFL, NHL, MLB, and professional motocross racers and NASCAR racers.

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