Why Some Athletes Crack And Others Don't

SOMEHOW, his explanations weren’t enough. In a television interview last week, the French soccer captain, Zinédine Zidane, apologized for head-butting an Italian defender in the World Cup final, but also said he had no regrets, because he was provoked.

His response may have seemed inadequate for an act that was as astonishing as it was repellent, but [...]

Soccer: The Mental Game

Performing Under Pressure: Tips for Improving Your Players’ Mental Game

Interview with Marc Sagal by Manni Klar, Editor, SIS

Click here for the original magazine version of this interview.

In order to develop the complete player, we must pay attention to the mental part of the game. As the quality of coaching improves and players have access to [...]