CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Soccer & Mental Performance in London

Up your game in London, the birthplace of modern soccer and home to more professional clubs than any other city in the world.

Behind every great athlete is a strong mental game, and there’s no better place to hone your skills than London, where the modern rules of soccer were first established. Together with fellow Global Navigators, you’ll practice soccer daily while learning how sports psychology helps athletes perform under pressure.

Over three weeks, you’ll explore the science behind athletic success through topics like visualization, attentional control, and resilience. Through daily time on the pitch, you’ll practice effective strategies athletes use to overcome setbacks and achieve their goals. Alongside it all, track your own performance as you work to reach your goals on and off...