How the Movie Whiplash Can Make You A Better Soccer Player

Ever see the movie Whiplash? The Farmer's Insurance guy (J.K. Simmons - great actor) plays a sadistic music teacher/mentor. A very talented drummer quits. A few months later they run into each other in a bar. Andrew (the drummer) says: But is there a line? You know, maybe you go too far, and you discourage the next Charlie Parker from ever becoming Charlie Parker? Fletcher (the sadistic mentor): No, man, no. Because the next Charlie Parker would never be discouraged.

In this episode of The Soccer Specialist Podcast we talk a little bit about this idea of mental toughness, overcoming obstacles and never being discouraged so you can overcome and become the best possible player you can be.