Westy Soccer Adds Full Time Mental Performance Program

We are excited to announce that Greg Borchers, PhD, is returning to a full-time role with Westy Soccer! This fall, Dr. Greg will shift his focus exclusively to sports psychology and the mental performance of our Academy and Competitive players.

Throughout the fall and spring seasons, Dr. Greg will hold weekly team sessions designed to help players strengthen their mental game. U9-U10 Academy teams will receive one session per season, while U11-U19 Competitive players will benefit from three sessions. PlayMetrics calendars are being updated to reflect when players will visit the NEW Westy Soccer office (9035 Wadsworth Pkwy, Suite 1400) instead of their Wednesday staff training.

This addition to our programming has been a year in the making, as we identified the need for a more holistic approach to athlete development. Dr. Greg’s years of education, including his PhD in performance psychology, and his 15-year history with the club make him uniquely qualified to help our players. Few youth sports programs in our area have invested in a full-time staff member dedicated to the psychology and mental performance of student-athletes. This initiative represents an exciting new chapter for Westy Soccer and reaffirms our commitment to developing the whole athlete. We are proud to be at the leading edge of an emerging field in youth sports.

Welcome back, Dr. Greg! Our staff, coaches, and players are excited to get started in early August.