Inside College Soccer 79: Inside #CollegeSoccer Podcast - Dan Abrahams (Leading Sports Psychologist)
Jul 7, 2025
01:06:56
Sponsored by Gap Year Soccer & Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA)
In this episode, host Don Williams engages world-renowned sport psychologist Dan Abrahams in a deep dive into his soon-to-be-released book Compete, alongside his celebrated career and work. Dan unpacks what defines a great competitor and a high-performing team, and shares actionable insights for managing anxiety, anger, frustration, and fostering a championship mindset.
đ§ Meet Dan Abrahams
Global Sport Psychologist with a Masterâs in Sport Psychology and HCPC registration, Dan has served elite soccer clubsâPremier League, Championship, and national teamsâto optimize performance through mindset uk.linkedin.com+15danabrahams.com+15listennotes.com+15.
Former professional golfer, he brings unique insights from multiple sports into his coaching howsoccerexplainsleadership.com
Author of four best-sellers: Soccer Tough, Soccer Tough II, Soccer Brain, and Golf Toughâeach focusing on practical mental strategies for players and coaches footblogball.wordpress.com+4danabrahams.com+4surfsoccernation.com+4.
đ New Book: Compete (working title)
Focused on cultivating a competitive mindset, Compete helps athletes and teams define their competitive identity. Dan explores:
Traits of great competitors & teamsâclarity, resilience, adaptability, and collective purpose.
Mental health toolsâstrategies for managing anxiety, anger, and frustration.
High-performance routinesâprocess over outcomes, emotional regulation, and staying present under pressure.
đ The Dan Abrahams Soccer Academy
A robust online platform offering:
3 core video seriesâPlayer, Coach, and Parent Tracksâwith over 100 concise modules,
Tools to build confidence, enhance focus, and create game-day routines and mindsets,
Proven, bite-size lessons and real-life case studies used by parents and coaches internationally youtube.com+7howsoccerexplainsleadership.com+7norcalpremier.com+7behindthebest.colistennotes.com+4danabrahams.com+4footblogball.wordpress.com+4.
đ Special Topic Highlights
What defines elite competitors & high-performing teams?
Dan emphasizes a âhigh-performance mindsetâ founded on flexible process, psychological resilience, and collaborative âteamshipâ .
Conquering anxiety, anger, frustration
Through mental skills like self-awareness, process focus, and game-face routines, athletes can navigate emotional volatility in competition.
Practical mindset coaching tools
Dan outlines key techniques: scaling performance realistically, injecting process routines, situational self-talk, and mental warm-upsâhelping athletes stay present and consistent.
Empowering coaches & parents
Communication strategies are critical. As Dan recently noted, âEvery word a coach says builds confidence or damages itââmaking precise, positive guidance essential norcalpremier.com+2soccertoday.com+2surfsoccernation.com+2.
đ„ Media & Community
The Sport Psych ShowâDan hosts this podcast, sharing expertise across sports and performance listennotes.com+10danabrahams.com+10howsoccerexplainsleadership.com+10.
Active on social: X (@DanAbrahams77), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedInâengaging with athletes, coaches, and parents globally youtube.com+15instagram.com+15howsoccerexplainsleadership.com+15.
đ§ Why This Episode Matters
Athletes, coaches, and parents will walk away with:
A playbook for mindset mastery: Simple, structured routines and principles that work under pressure.
Insight into next-level competitor development: Understanding the psychological benchmarks separating good from great.
Better communication strategies: Learn how to speak to athletes in ways that uplift and motivateâeven in adversity.
This is more than a podcastâitâs a mental strength master class aligned with SRUSA and Gap Year Soccer's mission to build resilient, college-ready athletes.
This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts.
Check out us on social media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sportsrecruitingusa
X: www.twitter.com/SRUSA_Official
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sportsrecruitingusa
Threads: www.threads.net/@sportsrecruitingusa
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@collegesoccer
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/sportsrecruitingusa
Website: https://www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/
In this episode, host Don Williams engages world-renowned sport psychologist Dan Abrahams in a deep dive into his soon-to-be-released book Compete, alongside his celebrated career and work. Dan unpacks what defines a great competitor and a high-performing team, and shares actionable insights for managing anxiety, anger, frustration, and fostering a championship mindset.
đ§ Meet Dan Abrahams
Global Sport Psychologist with a Masterâs in Sport Psychology and HCPC registration, Dan has served elite soccer clubsâPremier League, Championship, and national teamsâto optimize performance through mindset uk.linkedin.com+15danabrahams.com+15listennotes.com+15.
Former professional golfer, he brings unique insights from multiple sports into his coaching howsoccerexplainsleadership.com
Author of four best-sellers: Soccer Tough, Soccer Tough II, Soccer Brain, and Golf Toughâeach focusing on practical mental strategies for players and coaches footblogball.wordpress.com+4danabrahams.com+4surfsoccernation.com+4.
đ New Book: Compete (working title)
Focused on cultivating a competitive mindset, Compete helps athletes and teams define their competitive identity. Dan explores:
Traits of great competitors & teamsâclarity, resilience, adaptability, and collective purpose.
Mental health toolsâstrategies for managing anxiety, anger, and frustration.
High-performance routinesâprocess over outcomes, emotional regulation, and staying present under pressure.
đ The Dan Abrahams Soccer Academy
A robust online platform offering:
3 core video seriesâPlayer, Coach, and Parent Tracksâwith over 100 concise modules,
Tools to build confidence, enhance focus, and create game-day routines and mindsets,
Proven, bite-size lessons and real-life case studies used by parents and coaches internationally youtube.com+7howsoccerexplainsleadership.com+7norcalpremier.com+7behindthebest.colistennotes.com+4danabrahams.com+4footblogball.wordpress.com+4.
đ Special Topic Highlights
What defines elite competitors & high-performing teams?
Dan emphasizes a âhigh-performance mindsetâ founded on flexible process, psychological resilience, and collaborative âteamshipâ .
Conquering anxiety, anger, frustration
Through mental skills like self-awareness, process focus, and game-face routines, athletes can navigate emotional volatility in competition.
Practical mindset coaching tools
Dan outlines key techniques: scaling performance realistically, injecting process routines, situational self-talk, and mental warm-upsâhelping athletes stay present and consistent.
Empowering coaches & parents
Communication strategies are critical. As Dan recently noted, âEvery word a coach says builds confidence or damages itââmaking precise, positive guidance essential norcalpremier.com+2soccertoday.com+2surfsoccernation.com+2.
đ„ Media & Community
The Sport Psych ShowâDan hosts this podcast, sharing expertise across sports and performance listennotes.com+10danabrahams.com+10howsoccerexplainsleadership.com+10.
Active on social: X (@DanAbrahams77), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedInâengaging with athletes, coaches, and parents globally youtube.com+15instagram.com+15howsoccerexplainsleadership.com+15.
đ§ Why This Episode Matters
Athletes, coaches, and parents will walk away with:
A playbook for mindset mastery: Simple, structured routines and principles that work under pressure.
Insight into next-level competitor development: Understanding the psychological benchmarks separating good from great.
Better communication strategies: Learn how to speak to athletes in ways that uplift and motivateâeven in adversity.
This is more than a podcastâitâs a mental strength master class aligned with SRUSA and Gap Year Soccer's mission to build resilient, college-ready athletes.
This episode is brought to you by Sports Recruiting USA, the College Soccer Recruiting Experts.
Check out us on social media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sportsrecruitingusa
X: www.twitter.com/SRUSA_Official
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sportsrecruitingusa
Threads: www.threads.net/@sportsrecruitingusa
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@collegesoccer
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/sportsrecruitingusa
Website: https://www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/