24-DAY MRT COURSE
Train Your Mental Game to Perform When It Matters Most
A self-paced mental performance course built for athletes who want to develop stronger focus, confidence, discipline, and routines they can rely on under pressure.
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THE TWO-SECOND GAP
You give the ball away in the 10th minute. Bad touch, wrong read, doesn't matter which. It's gone, and so is the next two minutes of your game, because your head is still on the mistake while the play in front of you needs your full attention.
That gap, between the mistake and the next touch, is where games get decided. I call it the two-second gap, and almost nobody trains it.
Closing it isn't about being "mentally tougher." It's a skill. And skills can be trained.
That training is the MRT Code, short for Mindset Readiness Training. Eight principles, built to train the mental side of the game the same way you train your first touch or your fitness.
I built it coaching soccer players, from club to Division I. The same eight principles now show up across every sport I work with, because the mental game doesn't change with the ball. Soccer is still where this system was built, and where I spend most of my time.
WHY MENTAL PERFORMANCE NEEDS TO BE TRAINED
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
The MRT Course is designed for athletes who want to actively train the mental side of their game, not just think about it.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF...
You want to perform with more consistency under pressure.
You struggle to reset quickly after mistakes.
You want stronger focus, confidence, and routines.
You're willing to practice your mental skills just like your physical ones.
THIS IS NOT FOR YOU IF...
You're looking for a quick motivational fix.
You expect results without putting the work in.
You're not willing to reflect on your performance and habits.
You're looking for private 1-to-1 coaching rather than a self-paced course.
HOW THE EIGHT WORK TOGETHER
These aren't eight separate lessons. They build on each other. Mindset gives you the foundation. Goals give you the fuel. Focus, discipline, and visualization sharpen how you compete. Routines make it repeatable. Leadership and culture take what you've built individually and extend it to the team around you.
Train all eight, and you're not just mentally tougher. You're mentally ready every day, not just your best ones.
24-Day MRT Course
Train the mental game like you train the physical one.
WHAT'S INSIDE
8 mental performance modules
Self-paced video lessons
MRT training workbook
Practical exercises and reflection prompts
24 days of structured mental performance training
$197
Try the course with confidence. If it's not the right fit, you're covered by our money-back guarantee.
Most athletes train everything but the mental game.
Most athletes know what they should do. But when the game speeds up, pressure builds, or something goes wrong, emotions take over. They get frustrated, shut down, or carry one bad play into the next one.
They train hard, technically and physically. No one ever gave them a system for the mental side. That is the gap MRT fills.
The old way:
Hope confidence shows up on game day.
The MRT way:
Train it, like any other skill.
EIGHT PRINCIPLES. ONE SYSTEM.
Mindset Readiness Training teaches athletes to train the mental side of their game with the same intention they bring to the physical side. Simple tools to build confidence, control your response under pressure, recover from mistakes, stay focused, and lead yourself and others.
MINDSET
How you think, respond, and prepare
GOALS
Motivation, commitment, and ownership
FOCUS
Attention, awareness, and controllables
DISCIPLINE
Consistent action when motivation fades
VISUALIZATION
Mental rehearsal and preparation
ROUTINES
Habits before, during, and after performance
LEADERSHIP
Body language, communication, leading by example
CULTURE
Standards, accountability, and team impact
MENTAL PERFORMANCE IS A SKILL, NOT A TRAIT.
Built for competitive soccer players.
Primary: competitive soccer players, U16 to U19, on the college pathway.
Also: younger competitive players, U12 to U15, building the foundational tools.
And: high school, club, and college athletes, including DI, DII, and DIII.
Parents:MRT gives your athlete a system for confidence and composure, and gives you a better way to support long-term development instead of reacting to short-term results.
Where to start
FREE MASTERCLASS
The Mental Game Blueprint for Competitive Soccer Players
A free training for athletes and parents. Why talent alone is not enough, and how competitive soccer players build confidence, composure, focus, and resilience with a simple mental performance system.
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24-DAY MRT COURSE 
A self-paced course that gives athletes daily mental performance lessons, exercises, and reflection prompts to build confidence, focus, emotional control, routines, and resilience in less than one month.
Start the CourseMRT INTENSIVE
A single 90-minute one-on-one session with Joe. A focused deep-dive into your mental game that introduces the MRT framework and gives you a plan to put to work right away.
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Watch the free masterclass. See how the mental game works and where you are leaving performance on the field.
Build your foundation. Take the 24-Day MRT Course and train the eight principles day by day.
Go deeper 1:1. Work directly with Joe through an intensive session or ongoing coaching.
Built from real performance experience
Competitive athlete background
Executive leadership and team development
Ultra-endurance training
Parent of competitive athletes
Works with youth and collegiate athletes
Brian Cain Mental Performance Mastery training
Creator of MRT
The Mental Game Blueprint for Competitive Soccer Players
A free training for athletes and parents. Learn why talent alone is not enough, and how competitive soccer players build confidence, composure, focus, and resilience with a simple mental performance system.
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Questions athletes and parents ask
Is this only for athletes who are struggling?
What if my athlete does not like talking about mindset?
Will this help with confidence?
Can younger athletes do this?
How is this different from motivational coaching?
Will this help my athlete perform better in games?
How much time does the course take?
Do you work with teams?
Is this for soccer only?
Is this for college-bound players?
Train with it. Do the work. If MRT does not help you build a clearer
mental performance system, we will make it right.
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Watch the Free MasterclassFOR PARENTS
You've watched the transition up close: a player who worked for years to get here, then has to handle a level, a schedule, and a pressure that's completely new. When it gets hard, the physical training doesn't disappear. What's tested is everything else.
“We are incredibly grateful for Joe's impact on Grace's athletic and personal growth, and we highly recommend him to any athlete looking for guidance, support, and mentorship. The transition from high school to Division I athletics is challenging, and Grace faced even greater obstacles during the second half of her freshman year. Managing recovery, academics, and the demands of a D1 program was stressful, but Joe's support and encouragement helped her stay focused and keep moving forward. I truly credit him with helping Grace successfully navigate her first year of college, and we couldn't be more appreciative of the positive impact he has had on her journey.”
Melissa McCasland, mother of Grace McCasland, Division I athlete
Joe helped our athlete develop a much stronger approach to pressure, setbacks, and preparation. What stood out most was that the work wasn't just motivational. It gave them practical tools they could actually use to reset after mistakes, refocus during difficult moments, and approach training and competition with more confidence and intention.
Parent of MRT Athlete