# 98: Competing Under Pressure: Dan Abrahams on Building a Mental Playbook for Performance

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Podcast: [Inside College Soccer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-college-soccer-989243)
Published: 2026-04-01T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of the Inside College Soccer Podcast , Don Williams sits down with leading sports psychologist Dan Abrahams to break down his new 2026 book Compete: Developing a Mental Playbook for Performance Under Pressure in Sport . Dan shares practical, game-ready tools designed to help athletes perform when it matters most. The conversation dives into: The High Performance Mindset (HPM) - how athletes can control attention, intensity, and intent in pressure moments The Elite Competitor Model - building a proactive, purposeful approach to performance The Mindset Scale - a simple but powerful tool athletes can use mid-game to reset and refocus Mental Playbook strategies - managing nerves, frustration, and mistakes while developing a “go again” mentality In-game routines & confidence tools - how to build consistency and “bulletproof” belief This episode is a must-listen for players, parents, and coaches navigating high-pressure environments - especially those pursuing the U.S. college pathway, where mindset is often the difference-maker. 📚 Pre-order the book via Hawksmoor Publishing or Amazon ➡️ Learn more: www.danabrahams.com

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