Never Give In or Up
Years ago when my wfie and I first started dating she used to go
shoppong all the time.
I wanted to spend all my time with her so
even though I didn't like shoppping I'd ask to tag along.
My favorite shopping trips (sarcasm) were thoe search for shoes.
During one saturday excursion we visited 10 different stores,
called at least 4 other stres and I put about 200 miles on my car.
that day her shopping excursions became known as "The Great
Wild Goose Chase."
My wife was relentless - she never gave in. She knew exactly what
shoes she wanted and she was
DETERMINED to get them. She could not be deterred. She would NOT
GIVE UP!
Over the years I've been able to identify in myself and others
the key elemennts of a "NEVER GIVE UP" attitude.
And
i've had great success developing a "NEVER GIVE UP"
attitude in players of all ages.
And this year I'm even more
committed to making that happen for
even more players.
That's why I've come up with a new
component in my training programs.
So I've decided to toss in the new component as a bonus gift
for players so they have a competitive edge.
In fact, I want you to start the next season with a "NEVER GIVE
UP' attitude
and end the season with the same level of energy and passion.
So if you are itching to see the "NEVER GIVE UP" attitude
in your child
and think that attitude is a crucial element to achieving more success on the
field in 2013
why don't you give them the gift of a complimentary training consultaiton NOW.
Sometimes it's a simple change in perspective that can catapult you
into playing at a much higher level.
Play with passion,
Coach Nolan
Friday, February 1, 2013
End Worry, Struggle and Blame on the Soccer Field
I've coached and played in hundreds of games - so I've had my share of bad ref's and calls that didn't go my way.
When your in the moment bad calls are frustrating. And the easy thing to do is blame. Its a normal response .
For example:
The ball clearly bounces off the other team out of bounds - yet the AR gives the throw-in to the other team.
OR
The ref isn't calling any fouls even when the other team pulls you down from behind with both hands and takes the ball from you.
It's easy to get distracted and to start blaming the refs and opponents for things not going your way. And chances are you are probably right.
But any time you divert your attention and focus from dribbling, passing and shooting - you will start to struggle. Any time you choose to blame others you can almost guarantee you will start to make more mistakes.
Pretty soon your focus snowballs into how many mistakes you are making and you start to worry .
Blame is a poison... that only hurts yourself. The more you blame others - the more YOU suffer
Fortunately the antidote to blame is to decide that you want to build internal confidence and dump the poisonous blame into the toilet.
Recently one of my teams got blown out in the 2nd half. They lost big time. And I could here some of the players blaming everyone else and taking no responsibility for their effort.
I had to change the focus... and FAST!
So I decided to change the warm up for our next game. Instead of going through our regular drills I focused on one drill. For 20 minutes all we focused on, talked about, and did was work on being first to the ball.
Then I took our focus to the next level.
We needed a simple tool we could use that would remind us to double our energy up and to be first to the ball. We used tugging on our ear as our physical trigger and reminder to get to the ball first.
Any time we were lagging I would get their attention and tug on my ear. Immediately the girls would tug their own ear and double their effort to the ball.
Pretty soon everyone on the team was reminding each other to be 1st to the ball.
The next 2 games were amazing! We dominated control of the ball for over 90% of the time in both games. We played 95% of the game on the opponents side of the field.
It's amazing to me how successful you can be when you decide to focus on your goals and jobs on the field with passion instead of blaming others for your mistakes. If you are stuck in blame, worry and struggle why not change your focus to one simple task.
I hope you see the power this message has and you find a way to use in your own training. It's a different approach to the game that hardly anyone knows about.
It's another great tool for your soccer success toolbox.
Go get em!
Coach Nolan
I've coached and played in hundreds of games - so I've had my share of bad ref's and calls that didn't go my way.
When your in the moment bad calls are frustrating. And the easy thing to do is blame. Its a normal response .
For example:
The ball clearly bounces off the other team out of bounds - yet the AR gives the throw-in to the other team.
OR
The ref isn't calling any fouls even when the other team pulls you down from behind with both hands and takes the ball from you.
It's easy to get distracted and to start blaming the refs and opponents for things not going your way. And chances are you are probably right.
But any time you divert your attention and focus from dribbling, passing and shooting - you will start to struggle. Any time you choose to blame others you can almost guarantee you will start to make more mistakes.
Pretty soon your focus snowballs into how many mistakes you are making and you start to worry .
Blame is a poison... that only hurts yourself. The more you blame others - the more YOU suffer
Fortunately the antidote to blame is to decide that you want to build internal confidence and dump the poisonous blame into the toilet.
Recently one of my teams got blown out in the 2nd half. They lost big time. And I could here some of the players blaming everyone else and taking no responsibility for their effort.
I had to change the focus... and FAST!
So I decided to change the warm up for our next game. Instead of going through our regular drills I focused on one drill. For 20 minutes all we focused on, talked about, and did was work on being first to the ball.
Then I took our focus to the next level.
We needed a simple tool we could use that would remind us to double our energy up and to be first to the ball. We used tugging on our ear as our physical trigger and reminder to get to the ball first.
Any time we were lagging I would get their attention and tug on my ear. Immediately the girls would tug their own ear and double their effort to the ball.
Pretty soon everyone on the team was reminding each other to be 1st to the ball.
The next 2 games were amazing! We dominated control of the ball for over 90% of the time in both games. We played 95% of the game on the opponents side of the field.
It's amazing to me how successful you can be when you decide to focus on your goals and jobs on the field with passion instead of blaming others for your mistakes. If you are stuck in blame, worry and struggle why not change your focus to one simple task.
I hope you see the power this message has and you find a way to use in your own training. It's a different approach to the game that hardly anyone knows about.
It's another great tool for your soccer success toolbox.
Go get em!
Coach Nolan
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Are You Hitting Your Training Goals?
This is an important question almost no one asks.
Are you hitting your training goals?
If you are, GREAT, keep doing what you're doing. If not, then something holding you back needs to be identified and released.
Every coach and trainer promises you will increase your speed, get better ball control, and you'll become a goal scorer. The worst trainers think it is a long slow process that is hard to learn.
Let's look at 4 different problems that can be blocking you from hitting your goals.
1. Unclear goals
If you are not crystal clear on what our goal is from the beginning you are going to have a hard time hitting them. The mind is like the GPS in your car -- if you don't give the specific address, place, or landmark, you could drive for days and never get where you want to go.
And if you do have goals...you must take the time to write them down.
That one action of writing down your goal is a crucial part of all successful players and people in the world. It's almost like magic.
2. Poor training
If you only practice when and what your coach gives you (at practice) you will never develop the confidence and ability you deserve to have.
Ask yourself this -- "If I only do the skills and drills my team does how will I ever separate myself from the pack?"
You won't!
It boils down to your desire to go beyond the status quo, being average, and committing to a progressive training system that shocks you out of your current limiting mindset, and plants the seed of a champions mindset.
3. Lack of focus
I struggle with this one. It's not that I can't focus - its that I tend to want to do too much and spread my focus too thin. We are designed to focus on one thing at a time -- to feed our brain one goal at a time - work hard - accomplish the goal - then set a new goal.
Don't get me wrong - you should have multiple goals but you should also decide which one is most important and serves you best. Focus on that one and get it done. Don't be surprised when you do follow this rule that you achieve some of your other goals without ever thinking about it.
4. Lack of consistency
All of the focus in the world won't help you if you move on to a new task to quickly.
It's called creating the habit of looking for the shiny object. You get distracted easily and stop doing what's working to try the newest, latest, and greatest thing to hit the market.
The secret is to find a good solid program that pushes you - a coach/trainer that believes in you, inspires you, challenges you, and helps you stick with it for 3, 6, 12 months.
If you work on these 4 tips during 2013 I'll bet you dollars to donuts you'll hit your training goals and eliminate 90% of the things holding you back.
Now it's time too find out what what is holding you back and what you re made of?
Go ahead- send me an email telling me what you're going to do in 2013. When you send me an email you and a friend can get a complimentary goal setting consultation and training evaluation.
Play with Passion!
Coach Nolan
PS I believe when you decide to put in the hard work in a proven system you are practicing the "Right Thinking" leg of my "Training Triangle". It's the fastest way to develop dribbling quickness, ball control and blistering shots.
Are you hitting your training goals?
If you are, GREAT, keep doing what you're doing. If not, then something holding you back needs to be identified and released.
Every coach and trainer promises you will increase your speed, get better ball control, and you'll become a goal scorer. The worst trainers think it is a long slow process that is hard to learn.
Let's look at 4 different problems that can be blocking you from hitting your goals.
1. Unclear goals
If you are not crystal clear on what our goal is from the beginning you are going to have a hard time hitting them. The mind is like the GPS in your car -- if you don't give the specific address, place, or landmark, you could drive for days and never get where you want to go.
And if you do have goals...you must take the time to write them down.
That one action of writing down your goal is a crucial part of all successful players and people in the world. It's almost like magic.
2. Poor training
If you only practice when and what your coach gives you (at practice) you will never develop the confidence and ability you deserve to have.
Ask yourself this -- "If I only do the skills and drills my team does how will I ever separate myself from the pack?"
You won't!
It boils down to your desire to go beyond the status quo, being average, and committing to a progressive training system that shocks you out of your current limiting mindset, and plants the seed of a champions mindset.
3. Lack of focus
I struggle with this one. It's not that I can't focus - its that I tend to want to do too much and spread my focus too thin. We are designed to focus on one thing at a time -- to feed our brain one goal at a time - work hard - accomplish the goal - then set a new goal.
Don't get me wrong - you should have multiple goals but you should also decide which one is most important and serves you best. Focus on that one and get it done. Don't be surprised when you do follow this rule that you achieve some of your other goals without ever thinking about it.
4. Lack of consistency
All of the focus in the world won't help you if you move on to a new task to quickly.
It's called creating the habit of looking for the shiny object. You get distracted easily and stop doing what's working to try the newest, latest, and greatest thing to hit the market.
The secret is to find a good solid program that pushes you - a coach/trainer that believes in you, inspires you, challenges you, and helps you stick with it for 3, 6, 12 months.
If you work on these 4 tips during 2013 I'll bet you dollars to donuts you'll hit your training goals and eliminate 90% of the things holding you back.
Now it's time too find out what what is holding you back and what you re made of?
Go ahead- send me an email telling me what you're going to do in 2013. When you send me an email you and a friend can get a complimentary goal setting consultation and training evaluation.
Play with Passion!
Coach Nolan
PS I believe when you decide to put in the hard work in a proven system you are practicing the "Right Thinking" leg of my "Training Triangle". It's the fastest way to develop dribbling quickness, ball control and blistering shots.
2013? The Year you leap over your limitations!
Yes, you're going to go through 2013 with a BANG!
This will be the year you leapfrog all the limitations that have ever held you back.
The year you say see ya later to doubt, worry, frustration on the soccer field. The year you take charge of your speed, shooting power, dribbling skill, and confidence on the pitch.
How do I know for sure?
I don't...
The only way I can be sure is if you join the others - the dozens of students who have said YES to becoming more confident and skilled soccer players.
I've been busy working on developing training programs that build ultra confident players that have the ability to rise above their previous bests and perform at their highest potential when the game is on the line.
Recently I've had players say, "You keep me pumped up and confident."
"I feel like I have an advantage over the other teams."
"It's like the game got easier."
Coaches have even approached me and said, "I think the highest compliment I can pay you is I'm going to steal, borrow, use your training drills, ideas, and concepts."
Training with me is easily one of the best ways to boost your son/daughters confidence, eliminate limitations, and develop functional conditioning and skill on the soccer field.
So, why don't you join us?
Even better, team up with a friend and I'll give you a complimentary consultation and training evaluation. Yep you heard me -- just send me an email with your goals for the next soccer season and I'll schedule you a complimentary consult.
Here's to 2013 -- Your Year!
See you on the field!
Coach Nolan
This will be the year you leapfrog all the limitations that have ever held you back.
The year you say see ya later to doubt, worry, frustration on the soccer field. The year you take charge of your speed, shooting power, dribbling skill, and confidence on the pitch.
How do I know for sure?
I don't...
The only way I can be sure is if you join the others - the dozens of students who have said YES to becoming more confident and skilled soccer players.
I've been busy working on developing training programs that build ultra confident players that have the ability to rise above their previous bests and perform at their highest potential when the game is on the line.
Recently I've had players say, "You keep me pumped up and confident."
"I feel like I have an advantage over the other teams."
"It's like the game got easier."
Coaches have even approached me and said, "I think the highest compliment I can pay you is I'm going to steal, borrow, use your training drills, ideas, and concepts."
Training with me is easily one of the best ways to boost your son/daughters confidence, eliminate limitations, and develop functional conditioning and skill on the soccer field.
So, why don't you join us?
Even better, team up with a friend and I'll give you a complimentary consultation and training evaluation. Yep you heard me -- just send me an email with your goals for the next soccer season and I'll schedule you a complimentary consult.
Here's to 2013 -- Your Year!
See you on the field!
Coach Nolan
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
How Do you use mistakes and Setbacks to achieve success?
One of my favorite coaches just won a CIF Championship and he has a great secret to success he tells
his players.
The secret is only two words. And the cool thing is once you hear
these two words youll never forget them.
These two words can be used to program your mind to overcome
adversity, mistakes and setbacks instantly!
Since I learned these secret two words a few years ago I've been
teaching them to all my students in my training programs
These two words also have an amazing effect on players that try to
be perfect. If your child is afraid to make mistakes these two
words could literally be the game changer.
The two words are:
"Setback - COMEBACK!"
These two words are very powerful just by themselves. But by
themselves they only lead you to success about half the time.
Why?
The reason is - its impossible to program yourself for success
while you are constantly thinking negative thoughts.
That's why kids who make a bad play, get upset, make a mistake or
get angry on the field have a hard time focusing and getting back
in the game!
The key thing is to reverse the mental state before installing the
phrase Setback - COMEBACK.
That way you don't stay stuck where you are. That way you
eliminate negativity in advance. That way you open yourself to the
possibility of success.
The easiest way to eliminate negativity is through the deep
breathing exercises I teach. When you do the energy reverses,
starts to flow and everything starts to go your way. You literally
get the ball rolling on the road toward success.
Then you can add in the secret two word phrase.
Next month I'll be teaching players in my Silver Medal program a
powerful breathing exercise that eliminates negative thoughts and
fear of making mistakes.
Then we will focus on installing the phrase "Setback - COMEBACK" in
an amazingly powerful way.
Other players I've taught this system have made tremendous strides
with their game. They have started achieving amazing success on
the field after only one training session.
If you're looking for ways for your child to overcome setbacks and
mistakes on the field enroll in my Silver Medal Training Program
today! Nberentis@gmail.com
See you on the field,
Coach Nolan
his players.
The secret is only two words. And the cool thing is once you hear
these two words youll never forget them.
These two words can be used to program your mind to overcome
adversity, mistakes and setbacks instantly!
Since I learned these secret two words a few years ago I've been
teaching them to all my students in my training programs
These two words also have an amazing effect on players that try to
be perfect. If your child is afraid to make mistakes these two
words could literally be the game changer.
The two words are:
"Setback - COMEBACK!"
These two words are very powerful just by themselves. But by
themselves they only lead you to success about half the time.
Why?
The reason is - its impossible to program yourself for success
while you are constantly thinking negative thoughts.
That's why kids who make a bad play, get upset, make a mistake or
get angry on the field have a hard time focusing and getting back
in the game!
The key thing is to reverse the mental state before installing the
phrase Setback - COMEBACK.
That way you don't stay stuck where you are. That way you
eliminate negativity in advance. That way you open yourself to the
possibility of success.
The easiest way to eliminate negativity is through the deep
breathing exercises I teach. When you do the energy reverses,
starts to flow and everything starts to go your way. You literally
get the ball rolling on the road toward success.
Then you can add in the secret two word phrase.
Next month I'll be teaching players in my Silver Medal program a
powerful breathing exercise that eliminates negative thoughts and
fear of making mistakes.
Then we will focus on installing the phrase "Setback - COMEBACK" in
an amazingly powerful way.
Other players I've taught this system have made tremendous strides
with their game. They have started achieving amazing success on
the field after only one training session.
If you're looking for ways for your child to overcome setbacks and
mistakes on the field enroll in my Silver Medal Training Program
today! Nberentis@gmail.com
See you on the field,
Coach Nolan
Monday, January 23, 2012
New Arrival to the Berentis Team!
1/23/12
This weekend was pretty exciting for me and my family. We were blessed with a new addition.
Yep, at 1047am on January 21, 2012 my third son arrived. Mayson Reed Berentis is finally here.
The nurses all commented on how strong Maysons legs are. They had a hard time holding them down when they needed to.
Looks like we've got a future soccer player on our hands.
Anyway, thanks for all your thoughts and prayers over the weekend. An thank you for your patience and understanding about the limited training schedule during January.
I'll be sending out an email later this week that describes my available training schedule. I'd jump on the times that are best for you. I'm looking forward to training your youngster over the next few weeks.
Until then keep practicing at home!
Best,
Coach Nolan
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Special offer: You can add a partner to any new coaching program
Ready to take the New Year by the horns? Here we are almost two
weeks into January and I'm wondering how much success your child
wants to achieve on the field in 2012?
My only question is are you ready to take the next step? Are you
ready to help your youngster pursue the game at the next level?
If so I'm presenting a special offer to help you get going on the
right foot! Enroll right now for any of my "Gold", "Silver", or
"How to Fake Defenders out of Their Cleats" training programs and
you can add a teammate to your program for only $35!
There is no better time to start practicing and preparing both
physically and mentally for the next season. AND with this special
offer you have the opportunity to share your success on the field
with another player of your choice. You can:
Add a brother...
Add a sister...
Get a teammate to join you...
Add a friend...
For only $35 each!
Imagine the confidence and skill the two of you will have when you
both train towards success together.
Many players take amazing strides when they work with a trainer and
are motivated by the competition of a partner.
Whatever your choice is - I encourage you to take advantage of this
special offer. If you respond by 1-20-2012, you can add up to two
players of your choice to your coaching program for only $35 Each.
If you have been waiting to take that first step, this is your time.
Email me to jump on this before enrollment is closed and all the
spots are gone. Nberentis@gmail.com
Let's make 2012 a fantastic year of soccer!
Coach Nolan
Ps. January is also my Kick Off the Soccer Season Special. All of my training programs are
20% off. Plus, when you are one of the first 3 to enroll I'm going to toss in 2
Free months of my Inner Circle Training Membership for you and your
training partner(s).
The only way to get started is to send me an email and enroll now.
Are you ready? Nberentis@gmail.com
weeks into January and I'm wondering how much success your child
wants to achieve on the field in 2012?
My only question is are you ready to take the next step? Are you
ready to help your youngster pursue the game at the next level?
If so I'm presenting a special offer to help you get going on the
right foot! Enroll right now for any of my "Gold", "Silver", or
"How to Fake Defenders out of Their Cleats" training programs and
you can add a teammate to your program for only $35!
There is no better time to start practicing and preparing both
physically and mentally for the next season. AND with this special
offer you have the opportunity to share your success on the field
with another player of your choice. You can:
Add a brother...
Add a sister...
Get a teammate to join you...
Add a friend...
For only $35 each!
Imagine the confidence and skill the two of you will have when you
both train towards success together.
Many players take amazing strides when they work with a trainer and
are motivated by the competition of a partner.
Whatever your choice is - I encourage you to take advantage of this
special offer. If you respond by 1-20-2012, you can add up to two
players of your choice to your coaching program for only $35 Each.
If you have been waiting to take that first step, this is your time.
Email me to jump on this before enrollment is closed and all the
spots are gone. Nberentis@gmail.com
Let's make 2012 a fantastic year of soccer!
Coach Nolan
Ps. January is also my Kick Off the Soccer Season Special. All of my training programs are
20% off. Plus, when you are one of the first 3 to enroll I'm going to toss in 2
Free months of my Inner Circle Training Membership for you and your
training partner(s).
The only way to get started is to send me an email and enroll now.
Are you ready? Nberentis@gmail.com
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