Unveiling the Crucial Role of Mental Strength Assessments in Empowering Athletes

How do you approach the mental side of the game? Do you know what's keeping you from performing at your highest level? Top professional footballers like Eden Hazard are driven to uncover every physical and mental angle to improve themselves as professionals, and they are quite aware that... 

athletic ability starts and is driven through the mind! 

Mental Giant is a mental strength assessment & development platform which allows you to reach peak performance in the game of soccer. Mental Giant helps individual athletes and coaches identify their mental strengths and specific areas for development. 

Once you assess yourself and learn more about the thoughts and behaviors driving your game, the tips and exercises from Mental Giant will help you consistently perform at your highest level. 

In order to reach peak performance, you need to measure and develop the most important part of the game – your mind!

Meet the Young Prodigies Redefining the Game and Going Pro

This week marked significant developments in youth talent recruitment in both MLS and the USL Championship. Phoenix Rising finalized the acquisition of Isaiah Kaakoush, a versatile central defender born in 2008, renowned for his technical prowess and leadership qualities. Kaakoush, previously associated with Barca Residency Academy, signed a professional contract under the USL Academy framework, showcasing his skills honed through training with Nottingham Forest and FC Barcelona.

In another noteworthy move, Columbus Crew secured midfielder Taha Habroune through a Homegrown player agreement until 2027. Habroune, the 21st Homegrown player for the reigning MLS champions, is recognized for his exceptional passing ability and tactical acumen. His impressive performance with Columbus Crew 2 in MLS NEXT Pro in 2024, along with contributions in the U-17 World Cup for Team USA, adds to his promising profile.

The spotlight is on Cavan Sullivan, with speculation about a potential move to Manchester City. Reliable sources confirm the rumors, suggesting a strategic edge for Manchester City over competitors like Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. Sullivan is anticipated to transition to Belgium's Lommel SK for professional experience, bypassing the traditional academy route upon reaching 16 years of age.

Footy Access compiled a list of the top 10 U-15 scorers, with Alexis Mondragon leading with 23 goals. Mondragon represents the TFA academy and plays a crucial role for the #2 team in the Winter Footy Access rankings. Ricardo Mejia and Mathis Albert secure the second and third positions with 20 and 15 goals, respectively. The list also includes notable players from Santa Barbara, Murrieta, Philadelphia, LAFC, Inter Miami, DC United, and Houston Dynamo."`