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In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of Christopher Newport University men’s soccer and I welcome back sports psychologist and founder of Soccer Resilience, Brad Miller. In honor of Mental Health Month we discuss mental health in college sports and the challenges faced by coaches in addressing the mental well-being of their athletes. Our discussion highlights the importance of creating a safe and open environment for athletes to talk about their feelings and emotions. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights and guidance for coaches and parents in supporting the mental well-being of young athletes. Thank you Dr. Miller!

Eric Manuel, MS, discusses the importance of a growth mindset while developing skills. Visit expertmindsetcoaching.com for more.

In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of men’s soccer at Christopher Newport University and I welcome Andy Fleming of Andy Fleming Recruiting. Coach Fleming was the head coach of Xavier University men’s soccer for 12 years and worked as an assistant coach at prominent programs prior to arriving in Cincinnati. His coaching and recruiting experiences bring a truly unique perspective to assisting student-athletes become college athletes. Make sure to check him out on Instagram @andyflemingsoccer for more information. Thank you Coach Fleming for being a great guest!

In this episode, Roshan Patel discusses the launch of the new soccer-centric card game - Give&Go
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The latest episode of Mindset Monday with Eric Manuel, MS of expertmindsetcoaching.com discusses the importance of having specific goals during training and being present to achieve.

In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of men’s soccer at Christopher Newport University and I welcome 3 men’s soccer head coaches: Chris Norris of William & Mary, Emmett Rutkowski of Stetson University, and Tommy DiNuzzo of Hampden-Sydney College. The discussion revolves around different approaches to recruiting, including the use of the transfer portal, international players, and domestic high school players. We also touch on the importance of culture and finding the right fit for each player. Among many other topics, we shift into the offseason and the advice given to incoming freshmen and rising seniors on how to prepare for the upcoming season. The coaches emphasize the importance of staying fit, playing with older and more experienced players, and attending ID camps to showcase your skills.