The Daily Footballer

Most players want the big breakthrough. But that’s not how performance works. In this episode, I break down why success is built through small steps repeated over time, and why chasing quick results is actually slowing you down. If you feel stuck, impatient, or like you’re not progressing fast enough… This will change your perspective. Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever...

It's coming up to the business end of the season. A lot of you have got big matches and you're under pressure.  How do you deal with it? Depends on how you see it.  Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfo...

My brother-in-law did 5K three to four times a week for a year, and he didn't improve.  Here's why you're basically doing the same thing, but with football.  Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfoot...

For the past week, when Jeni goes to bed, I do this one thing without her knowing.  This could expose me, but I'm willing to share it anyway.  Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Ins...

Today I got asked to give a 20-minute talk on confidence for goalkeepers for the FA. I thought I'd record it for your listening pleasure. Enjoy.  Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on...

Sometimes we feel like we're always behind. Me too.  How do we get ourselves out of that? I talk about that in this podcast.  Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinne...

I've spoken to a lot of players recently who are trying to force things, so they feel like they need to do more.  I've told them to do less and to get out of their own way by doing these few specific things I tell you about in this podcast.  Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Fo...

Important podcast this.  We talk theory all the time, but how do you actually apply this when it matters? Luke had a massive game away at Newcastle on Sunday, and in the eighth minute, he made a mistake that cost Sunderland a goal.  How do you come back from that?  How do you overcome that?  This is what we talk about in this podcast.  Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever...

Most players are obsessed with their best performance. But what if that’s the wrong focus? In this episode, I break down why your worst level is actually what defines you, and how relying on confidence might be the thing holding you back. If you want to become more consistent and build a game you can trust… This one will change how you think about performance. Download My Free Masterclass How To H...

I watched an Instagram video earlier of two white-collar fighters who were throwing windmills, and the one who threw the most windmills got knocked spark out.  This is kind of what you do when you make a mistake: you start throwing windmills instead of saying calm under pressure, here’s how to change your thinking. Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'N...

Most people don't know what mindset actually is.  What it actually is, is the meaning that we give things and that shapes our behaviour.  If you want to change your game and change your life, you have to change the meaning you give things. Here's how.  Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Perf...

‘Don't mess up’ ‘Don’t get found out’ Why your language and thoughts are creating your reality and how to change it. Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperforma...

I have seen many good players not make it, and the reason is they may have had the talent, but they didn't have the attitude to apply it. Here's how to change that.  Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinf...

I often witness players self-imposed limitations.   The most surprising thing is they’re not their own; someone else’s has become theirs and they’ve accepted it.  Here’s how to break free and rebuild your house by breaking down your limits. Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And H...

I've had players who have told themselves stories over many years that have held them back, and I've freed them up to go on to play at a higher level just by doing this one thing.  Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ ww...

For years I told people I was going to write a book. “I’m going to write a book.” “I’m going to do it one day.” But the truth is… I never actually did it. Until the pain of not doing it became bigger than the discomfort of sitting down and writing it. That’s when it finally happened. Now when I work with players I ask them a simple question. “Are you willing to do what it takes?” Most of them say...

Many people are unaware that after leaving Chelsea as a young player I went on trial for Luton Orient.  My performance was disastrous and the reason for this was a comment made by a certain man.  Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW...

Antonín Kinský stepped onto the pitch last night in the biggest game of his life, a Champions League night against Atlético Madrid. For many players, this is the moment you dream about as a kid. But within 17 minutes, everything had unravelled. Mistakes. Pressure. Momentum against you. And then the toughest moment of all for a goalkeeper, being substituted while the world is watching. In football,...

Why do we perform well when we have everything to gain but then crumble under pressure as soon as we have something to lose?  The reason is simple.  Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on In...

This weekend I went live on TalkSport and Sky Sports for Premier League Friday.  I’d love to share how I handled the pressure and offer some tips to help you perform at your best under similar circumstances when you’re in the heat of the game. Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever An...

This Saturday I held my book launch and managers and players spoke.  The feedback was fantastic; the players were incredibly vulnerable and authentic.  It’s made a huge difference to their performances.  Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LIN...

I speak to so many players who present soft problems, which often stem from confidence issues, worries about performance, or other underlying concerns. When you delve deeper, you’ll find that these problems are usually much more complex. This episode may help you uncover the root cause of these issues. Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot L...

With the new year, many players try to take on more responsibilities, but the reality is that most need to take some off their plate. There’s a reason why this never sticks. Here’s why. Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.con...

This morning, I had a nightmare. My car, which has already cost me thousands, broke down just before taking my little girl to school. This experience serves as a valuable lesson about dealing with uncertainty and how it can impact your performance in football. Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Perfor...

In today’s episode I talk about how Harry Potter can have a massive influence on your game. Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  - How Luke O'Nien, Elliot Lee & Ali Al Hamadi Changed Their Performances Forever And How You Can Do It Too ⬇️ CLICK THE LINK BELOW ⬇️ www.confidenceinfootball.com Follow me on Instagram @eliteinnerperformance