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Why Simple Strategies Can Work Best — Navesink Psychological Services

World Cup 2026 Performance Executive Functioning June 18, 2026 · 4 min read

I was watching the Japan match with my kids when a coach grabbed a whiteboard and stopped me cold. It took me a few minutes to realize how brilliant it really was.

Matthew Strobel, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist · Navesink Psychological Services

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I was sitting at home watching the Japan vs. Netherlands match with my kids when I noticed something odd on the sideline. Japan's coach, Hajime Moriyasu, was holding up a whiteboard. My first reaction was confusion. What is he doing? And then: why would a coach use a whiteboard to show the time when there are screens everywhere and the entire stadium is a wall of technology?

It took me a few minutes to really get it. And when I did, I thought: that is genuinely brilliant.

Group F · June 14, 2026 · Dallas Stadium

Netherlands 2 – 2 Japan

Goals: Van Dijk 50', Nakamura 57', Summerville 64', Kamada 89'

Japan were down 2-1 with the clock running out. Moriyasu walked to the sideline and held up large handwritten numbers counting down the minutes remaining. No shouting. No tablet. No headset. Just numbers on a board, unmissable to every player on the pitch. And in the 89th minute, Daichi Kamada deflected home an equalizer. Japan finished 2-2 against one of the tournament favorites.

In a stadium roaring with 70,000 fans, a whiteboard said everything that needed to be said without a single word being spoken.

Why it worked

Here is what clicked for me. A roaring stadium swallows sound. Verbal instructions from the sideline, shouted across 60 yards of pitch, get lost before they arrive. But a visual prompt held up at eye level? Every player sees it instantly, including the wide attackers who are furthest from the bench. No ambiguity. No miscommunication. Just: this is how much time you have left, now go.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic put it well:

"I've seen a lot in football, big clubs, big egos, big money, but what Hajime Moriyasu did against the Netherlands? That's genius. Pure leadership. While the big European teams are busy with their fancy tablets and shouting into the noise, this man pulls out a simple whiteboard with giant handwritten numbers and outsmarts everyone. Respect."

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, June 2026

I also suspect this was not a spontaneous idea. Moriyasu was spotted using the same technique at halftime too. This was a rehearsed system, which is exactly why it worked so cleanly under that level of pressure. You cannot pull something out for the first time in the 89th minute of a World Cup match and expect it to land. The team already knew what it meant.

My desk is covered in Post-its

The moment I understood what Moriyasu was doing, I thought of my own desk. Right now there is a Post-it for people I need to call back, one for blog ideas I want to write, and one for things I need to follow up on at home. Writing them down means I can focus on the task in front of me without carrying the mental weight of trying not to forget everything else. The note holds it so my brain does not have to.

I recommend the same thing to clients constantly, especially those dealing with ADHD or executive functioning challenges. A small whiteboard on the fridge: what food needs to be bought, what is already there so you can figure out what to make. One by the front door: what you need to take when you leave. Sometimes one in the bathroom: the morning routine in order, shower, dry off, brush teeth, comb hair, get dressed. Not because people cannot figure those things out, but because when you are dysregulated, tired, or distracted, a visible prompt is the difference between getting it done and spending 20 minutes trying to remember what comes next.

In a stadium of 70,000 screaming fans, with a World Cup on the line, Moriyasu's players were essentially dysregulated. Adrenaline, pressure, fatigue. The whiteboard cut through all of it the same way a Post-it on the bathroom mirror cuts through a chaotic Monday morning.

The most effective tool is not always the most sophisticated one. It is the one that gets through when everything else is competing for your attention.

How to put this to work

1

Whiteboard on the fridge

Two columns: what you need to buy, and what you already have. It takes 30 seconds to update and saves the daily "what's for dinner?" spiral. Visible, simple, always there.
2

Note by the front door

Whatever needs to leave the house with you goes here the night before. Keys, permission slip, lunch, medication. You see it on the way out. Nothing gets left behind.
3

Morning routine in the bathroom

For kids and adults alike, a simple ordered list on the mirror removes the need to remember what comes next. This is especially helpful for anyone with ADHD or executive functioning challenges who gets stuck mid-routine and loses track.
4

The two-pronged backup

Worried about losing a Post-it? Write it, then photograph it on your phone. You get the analog visibility of the physical note and the digital safety net of the photo. Both serve a purpose at different moments in the day.

Frequently asked questions

Why do visual cues work better than verbal reminders for people with ADHD? ⌄

People with ADHD often have difficulty with working memory, which means verbal instructions can fade before they are acted on. Visual cues stay in the environment and continue to prompt without requiring the person to hold information in their head. They reduce reliance on memory and make the desired behavior more immediately accessible.

Is there a psychological reason why simplicity is more effective under pressure? ⌄

Yes. Under stress and high arousal, cognitive bandwidth narrows. Complex instructions that work fine in a calm environment become much harder to process when the pressure is on. Simple, clear cues cut through because they demand less processing. This is why rehearsed, minimalist systems tend to hold up in high-stakes moments better than elaborate ones.

How can I help my child use visual strategies at school? ⌄

Start small and involve your child in creating the system. A visual schedule on their desk, a checklist on the inside of their locker, or a simple color-coded planner can make a significant difference. The key is consistency and keeping the cues visible and meaningful to the child rather than overwhelming them with too much information at once.

When should I consider a formal evaluation for executive functioning challenges? ⌄

If you or your child are consistently struggling with organization, time management, task initiation, or follow-through in ways that are affecting daily life, school, or work, a comprehensive evaluation can identify the underlying profile and guide more targeted strategies. Simple visual tools are a great starting point, but they work best when the full picture is understood.

I was genuinely elated watching Japan pull off that late equalizer. And I was even more elated watching a whiteboard help make it happen. It was a good reminder that the simplest tools are often the most powerful, on the pitch and off it.

If you or your child are struggling with organization, executive functioning, or ADHD and want support building strategies that actually work in real life, our team is here.

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