sign up for our latest pepTalk™ with Brian Roberts
What? “WIN THE FIRST 5”, Managing the First 5 Minutes of the Game
When? Wednesday, May 20th 2026 from 7.30pm to 8.15pm
Where? Zoom link issued to participants upon registration
Who? Players in the DEVELOPMENT PHASE (u11-u14)
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pep360° is a mental performance initiative focused on helping athletes, coaches, and teams develop both performance and personal growth.
Built on the belief that performance is deeply connected to the person behind the player, pep360° combines:
- applied sport psychology
- education
- human connection
- practical performance tools
- real-world sport experience
Our approach supports athletes not only in performing under pressure, but also in developing the self-awareness, resilience, confidence, and emotional skills needed to thrive both in sport and in life!
At the center of pep360° is a simple philosophy:
Whole Player. Whole Person. Whole Potential.
We believe sustainable high performance happens when athletes are:
- seen as people first
- educated with practical tools
- empowered to perform with confidence and authenticity
welcome to our pepTalk™ summer series
mental performance conversations for aspiring elite soccer players
pepTalk™ is a live online workshop series designed to help ambitious youth soccer players develop the mental side of performance in a practical, modern, and soccer-specific way.
While many players spend countless hours training their physical and technical game, few are ever taught:
- how to manage pressure
- respond to mistakes
- build confidence
- stay brave under stress
- handle setbacks
- compete with freedom and clarity
That’s where pepTalk™ comes in.
Created by Brian Roberts (pep360°), each session focuses on a specific mental performance topic commonly experienced by aspiring elite players navigating:
- academy environments
- high expectations
- selection pressure
- confidence fluctuations
- performance anxiety
- identity and resilience in sport
Rather than “motivational speeches,” pepTalk™ provides athletes with practical tools they can immediately apply in training and games.
Core themes throughout the series include:
- Courage over comfort
- Response over perfection
- Confidence through action
- Emotional regulation under pressure
- Self-awareness and reflection
- Learning how to compete freely
Players will leave each session with:
(1) practical mental performance tools
(2) greater self-awareness
(3) simple routines and strategies
(4) increased confidence and clarity
(5) a deeper understanding of how elite performers think, respond, and grow
our pepTalk™ structure
Pre-event: participants will have access to an 'Athlete Workbook' to complete prior and during our event.
Event: 45 minute virtual workshops delivered on the specified date.
Post-event: participants will be issued with a follow-up ‘Player Resource Guide’ post event.
