When Clint Dempsey was playing a kickball game in the second grade, the coach cheated and let the girls win. Clint punched him.

Competitiveness is what takes the game to the next level. It's what gives every pass, kick or dribble double the excitement. Being competitive is the essence of making it.

When players are asked about how they feel and what they hear during a game, the answers are always the same: they can't really focus on anything but the ball.

Our minds need to be as powerful as our bodies. Find out the importance of mental strength and how to go head to head with the top players in Europe.

Physical strength can help you become a good player. Mental strength is what's going to make you a great one.