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Mental & physical: Patrick Metcalfe taking holistic approach to separate from pack

Soccer is a sport where physical prowess is a necessity. From crashing tackles to shots drilled into the net, the game is predicated on physicality.

Without overlooking the importance of the root of the game itself, midfielder Patrick Metcalfe is committed to unlocking both sides of soccer: the mental and the physical aspects.

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THE PLAN & THE DETAILS

“Even in small technical drills, focusing on the details, all the little things. Your mental aspect is kind of the root of how hard you work and the way you pay attention to detail,” Metcalfe said.