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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 26 MIN

The Mental Blueprint for D1 Soccer Success With Sydney Japic

from Simple. Wins. · host Sam Nott

The Mental Blueprint for D1 Soccer Success With Sydney JapicIs "trying hard" uncool? In a world where everyone wants to look effortless, Sydney Japic (SMU, Bosnia National Team, Alabama) argues that being a "Tryhard" is actually your greatest competitive advantage.In this episode of Simple. Wins., Sam sits down with the D1 soccer star to decode the mental systems that took her from being told to "quit now" at age 7 to playing internationally. Sydney pulls back the curtain on the brutal reality of the Transfer Portal, the physical shock of SEC soccer, and the specific mental cues she uses to silence self-doubt instantly.If you are an athlete, coach, or high-performer looking for the blueprint to outwork the competition, this episode is for you.In this episode, you will learn:The "Mudita" Mindset: Why celebrating your teammates' success is the selfish secret to your own performance.The 5 P’s: The simple framework (Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance) that eliminates anxiety before game day.The "Goldfish" Reset: A physical trigger Sydney uses to delete mistakes from her memory in real-time.Transfer Portal Truths: The emotional toll of leaving a dream school and how to make hard decisions.The "Tryhard" Manifesto: Why nobody doing more than you will ever hate on you.Key Quotes:"No one who is doing more than you is going to talk down to you.""Things don't disappoint, people do.""Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance."Connect with Sydney:TikTok: @sydneyjapicInstagram: @sydneyjapicConnect with Sam:Instagram: @samnottofficialTikTok: @samnottofficialSubscribe to Simple. Wins. for your weekly mental playbook.

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