Think Faster.
Greater Focus.
Perform Under Pressure.
Mental Performance + Cognition Training built to elevate your game.
What Happens When Talent Isn't the Problem?
Second guessing.
Hesitating.
Playing afraid to make a mistake.
Losing focus after one bad play.
Performing differently in games than in training.
Confidence disappearing when the pressure rises.
You can train technique every day and still struggle when the game speeds up.
Because soccer isn't only physical. Every pass, touch, movement, decision and reaction happens under pressure — and your ability to process that pressure matters.
You Don't Just Train the Body.
Mental Performance Group combines soccer performance training with cognitive training to help players develop the mental skills that support performance on the field.
Instead of only training what the player does, the program also focuses on how the player processes information, responds to pressure, maintains attention and makes decisions.
Train the Brain Behind the Player.
Neuro Science Based Training is a cognitive performance training platform that coaches can use to assess, program and track cognitive training for athletes.
Mental Performance Group can use cognitive training alongside soccer development to challenge players in areas such as attention, reaction, decision-making and mental performance.
The Game Doesn't Slow Down.
Late in a match, the player is tired. The opponent is pressing. Space disappears. Decisions have to happen faster.
That's when composure, attention and decision-making become even more important.
Train for the Moments That Matter.
Neuro Science Based Training materials emphasize cognitive performance and mental fatigue in football and describe Brain Endurance Training as a way to add cognitive demand to training. This program is designed to support development — not to promise specific performance outcomes.
What Are We Building?
Confidence
Play with greater belief instead of constantly second-guessing yourself.
Focus
Stay engaged and attentive when the game becomes chaotic.
Decision-Making
Train the ability to process information and make decisions under pressure.
Composure
Develop strategies for staying calm and controlled during high-pressure moments.
Mental Endurance
Challenge cognitive performance as physical and mental fatigue build.
Consistency
Build a stronger process for bringing your training habits into competitive environments.
These areas are part of a development process — outcomes are not guaranteed.
Who Is This For?
The Player Who Has the Talent
But doesn't always show it in games.
The Player Who Overthinks
Too many thoughts. Too little confidence.
The Player Who Plays Great in Training
But struggles to reproduce it under pressure.
The Player Ready for the Next Level
Looking for another advantage beyond traditional training.
The Competitive Player
Serious about improving every part of their game.
Parents Who Want More Than Just More Practice
More training isn't always the answer. The goal is to make training more intentional.
Tony Zilleruelo
Coach & Mental Performance Specialist
Tony Zilleruelo
Coach at Liverpool International Academy Utah u12 • Founder of Ziller F.C. / Mental Performance Group (Lehi, UT)
Born and raised in the DMV (Northern VA area), I grew up playing multiple sports. It wasn’t until moving to Santa Cruz, Bolivia at the age of 14 that I really fell in love with the game of soccer. While living in Bolivia I played for my High School and the local academy.
At a young age I had natural leadership skills and knew I wanted to be a coach. I have been working in Mental Performance Training / Coaching Deportivo since 2019.
I currently reside in Lehi, Utah with my wife and three boys. I spend my free time going to my son’s soccer games, fishing, and having BBQ with family and friends.
Credentials
CertifiedConmebol B License / Argentine Futbol Association • Graduate of The School of Coaches Cesar Luis Menotti (Buenos Aires, Argentina) • SOMA NPT — Neuro Science Based Training Specialist • FICODEP / AACD Candidate (Class of 2028) in Coaching Deportivo / Mental Performance Coaching.
Experience
Held various Head Coaching / Tactical Analysis positions with various clubs across the USA. Coaches at the premier youth and UPSL adult amateur level. Specializes in shooting, mental performance, and neuro technical training.
Players & Parents Share Their Experience
"My son always had the technical ability, but in games he would freeze up and second-guess every pass. Mental Performance Group's approach helped him slow the game down mentally. Now he plays with a calmness we hadn't seen before."
Parent of a U15 Club Player
Competitive Youth Soccer"I used to train great and then play completely differently on game day. The cognitive work changed how I process pressure. I'm not overthinking anymore — I just react and play."
High School Player
Varsity Soccer"What stood out was that this wasn't just another training session. Mental Performance Group actually worked on how my daughter thinks on the field. Her decision-making under pressure has been the biggest difference."
Parent of a College-Bound Player
ECNL Club Soccer"Late in games I used to lose focus and make sloppy decisions. The mental endurance training translated directly. I feel sharper in the final twenty minutes now."
College Player
NCAA Division II"We had tried extra technical sessions, more clinics, more reps. Nothing changed how my son performed in matches. This was the first program that addressed the mental side, and it made the difference."
Parent of a U17 Club Player
Academy Level"Mental Performance Group helped me understand that my confidence wasn't something I either had or didn't — it was something I could train. That mindset shift alone changed how I approach every match."
Club Player
Competitive SoccerIndividual experiences vary. These reflections are shared by players and parents and are not a guarantee of results.
A Different Approach to Player Development.
Find Baseline
Understand the player's current performance, goals and the areas they want to improve.
Develop a Program
Combine soccer performance work with targeted cognitive training built around the player's needs.
Scale The Program
Progress the cognitive and physical load to match the player's growth and competitive demands.
Results on the Field
Connect the cognitive work to real soccer situations and track development over time.
What If the Next Level of Your Game Isn't Another Drill?
What happens when you train the way you think?
What happens when confidence becomes something you actively train?
What happens when decision-making is challenged under fatigue?
What happens when your training prepares you for the pressure of the actual game?
When the Body Heals,
the Mind Needs Training Too.
Injury doesn't only sideline the body — it disrupts confidence, focus, and identity. Mental Performance Group helps rehab athletes stay sharp, rebuild belief, and return ready to compete.
Identity Disrupted
An injury takes away the thing a player defines themselves by — the game itself.
Mental Fog & Frustration
Weeks of recovery breed doubt, impatience, and a sense of falling behind teammates.
Fear of Re-Injury
Even after the body heals, the mind hesitates — second-guessing every movement.
Lost Rhythm
Time away breaks decision-making patterns, focus, and competitive sharpness.
Reset the Mindset
Reframe the rehab period as a development window, not just a waiting period.
Train Cognition While the Body Rests
Use Neuro Science Based Training to sharpen attention, reaction, and decision-making without physical load.
Rebuild Confidence
Address the fear of re-injury and self-doubt through structured mental performance work.
Return Sharper
Step back onto the field with a mind that's been trained, not just a body that's been healed.
Rehab is a window — not a wall. While the body recovers, the mind can get stronger.
Support Your Athlete's RecoveryFor Parents Who See More Potential
You've probably seen your player look incredible in training and then play differently when the pressure is higher.
That's frustrating for the player — and for the parent watching from the sideline.
This program is designed to give the player another layer of development: not replacing soccer training, but complementing it.
Questions & Answers
Ready to Train Differently?
Let's talk about where your game is now, where you want it to go, and whether Mental Performance Group's performance program is the right fit.
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