Fuel For Football Podcast

In this episode, the two most effective methods in responding to defeats are shared on the mark of the 50th episode!

This episode focuses on the power of our words, and how we can be responsible for confidence, or the lack of from what we say to ourselves.

This episode explores the most recent events in the Premier League, highlighting areas that can be of value to both coaches and players

This can be considered as a footnote episode where the episode briefly expands on the topic of pressure

This episode is the beginning of a series on pressure and explores Manchester United's recent challenges with pressure, and the recent game against Liverpool.

This episode is a prelude to the next book that will be released on how we actively work towards our goals.

In light of the international break and World Mental Health Day, Sanchez provides a 10 Commandments of Mental Health list that we should practice to maintain or develop an empowered mindset.

In honour of our American listeners, we speak to a player on American soil! This episode we are joined by Arthur Rogers who offers some psychological gems regarding playing in the zone and working towards optimal performance. 

This episode had to start off with a quick summary of the Anthony Joshua fight and progresses into lessons we can take. The lessons from AJ also links with today's topic of how to respond when things don't go your way. The aim is to ensure your performances, quality does not suffer when you feel you have been let down in the game.

This episode I touch base with the multi faceted Montel Agyemang. He share's his wisdom from his experience in the pro game, how he is currently building his brand and his take on football's recent events.

This episode can be considered as PSA to ensure that throughout the season, there is time for balance. A lack of can lead to a mental fatigue, which then can have serious consequences on your physical output. Balance is then broken into tangible tasks. There is also an important message for athlete's regarding the investment in their post competitive careers.

This is a response to the Athletic interview with Jack Wilshere, where he opens up and shares his recent thoughts, concerns and regrets. This episode is not only a tribute to Jack, it includes some sport psych lessons we can also learn.

As we return for season 3 of the FFF podcast, we start with a mindset the can best equip you for not only the start of the season, but to endure some of the season's challenges across the next 9 months. We are joined by Walsall forward Brendan Kiernan who offers his experience, which includes some important take-home messages

For the final episode of the season, we touch base with Chelsea Women's legend Drew Spence. We look at the recent Champions League final defeat and overall success this season (4:00); the importance of setting goals and Chelsea's targets they set for the season (05:45). We look at how Drew has been able to stay on top of her game at the top level for 14 years (09:00); dealing with politics in the...

This is a continuation from the last episode as we explore how the Champions and Europa League semi finalists handled their respective pressures. This is followed by a think piece on how you can channel pressure in a way that compliments rather than compromises performance.

As we approach the business end of the season, we touch on the recent semi-finals in European football. At a time where stakes are high, and pressure is present for every team - some more than others. In this episode we explore the origin and psychodynamics of pressure, which will help improve our understanding of how pressure can effect your game. There's a 'watch task' assignment for listeners t...

This episode is focus on reflection and the importance of maintaining the quality of reflection following successful and unsuccessful games.

In an episode full of topics and gems, we introduce Egypt international Sam Morsy and explore how he has settled in his first season at Middlesbrough (05.00). We then look back at his time at Wigan, and the added responsibility as club captain - leading his team during administration (07.00). Sam shares his views on essential leadership traits (11.00) and a psychological tool that should be introd...

This episode starts with a recap from last weeks topic on body language (01.00). We then proceed to explore how taking a game is a mindset that should be applied by all players - in each position. We then look at players that gambled over the weekend, and identify lessons we can take from them (08.00). To conclude, we breakdown ways you can gamble from every position on the pitch (15.30).

This episode is the first of a series of episodes on essentials tool that will help players have a strong close to their season(s). The first tool is body language. We explore the areas the body language can impact (self, team mates and opposition, 04:30), followed by strategies that can be applied to use body language to not only have a positive effect your future actions, but also alter the acti...

Starting off with some wise words from Thierry Henry, we highlight his comments on repetition and habit. We then move on to Erik Lamela's Rabona strike and lessons we can take from this goal (02:00). After highlighting a 'shoot your shot' mentality, we explore how you can apply this mentality to raise your game (4:00), with daily applications (10:00).

'Fight or Flight' is a moment that exposes human instinct. This occurs when we are presented with a scenario where our mind's either perceive as a challenge or threat.  We explore the article on Mason Mount where he was presented with a 'scenario' (1:30), then move on to how he responded (5:00). Finally, we touch on some ways that we can learn from him and apply to our playing circumstances (...

We explore some of the recent events in the Premier League; namely Liverpool and their form (2:30), Xhaka and his mistakes, and the brain's role in making irrational decisions (08:30). We then explore the negative thought processing that would occur following a run of bad form, and following mistakes (12:00). This episode then concludes with alternative and empowering thought processing that is he...

This episode we undergo another case study, but this time with Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. We explore his injury history and identify the psychological challenges he may have faced 2:37 during his more lengthy injuries. We conclude by revealing three steps that Gundogan would have applied to have now had his most successful season.

In this episode, we explore a timeline of the last 18 months for Jesse Lingard. We explore some incidents that can add value to players, but also coaches. First we explore how personal factors can affect performance, and how to handle this in the least debilitative way (4:00). The importance of players to know what makes them 'tick' and for coaches to recognise this is discussed (14:50). The vital...