Rob Blackburne

The Daily Footballer

Sports EN ↓ 224 episodes

Daily Football Advice For Pro Footballers Get out of your head and start playing your best game more consistently. 

Author

Rob Blackburne

Category

Sports

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Latest episode

Apr 13, 2026

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Episodes

What If It All Went Wrong 03.01.2026

In today’s episode, I discuss the concept of imagining everything going wrong. While most people advise us to focus on the positive and expect success, what if we actively expose ourselves to the possibility of failure? What if we embraced the idea of going headfirst into failure and allowed ourselves to experience the consequences? Download My Free Masterclass How To Have Your Best Season Ever  -...

Book Exclusive Preview - Chapter 1, The Truth About Football 26.11.2025

🎙️ EPISODE: The Truth About Football — Chapter 1 Preview of Smarter, Not Harder In this special episode, I’m reading Chapter 1 from my new book Smarter, Not Harder: Maximise Your Elite Inner Performance — and we’re starting with the truth about football that nobody tells you when you turn pro. Football isn’t fair. It never has been. You’ll hear real stories from inside the game — being dropped on...

I Was Dying (How The Chimp Hijacks You) 14.08.2025

I was going dizzy, stomach was killing me and then I nearly passed out doing a talk for a football team.  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  

Luke O’Nien On Mentally Dealing With Injury 15.07.2025

Luke dislocated his shoulder a few years ago and struggled to deal with it and then a couple of minutes into the biggest game of his life he dislocated his other shoulder and has had to have an operation, ruling him out of the first few games of the Premier League season. In this episode we discuss how he dealt with it before and how he’s dealing with the current injury. Download My Free Mastercla...

Just Play The Next Ball 11.07.2025

So many players are worrying about what’s next, when you just need to play the next ball. 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  

You Fall To The Level Of Your Systems 09.07.2025

Why if you don’t have tools and systems you’re leaving things to chance. 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  

What’s The Best Advice Luke O’Nien Has Ever Had 08.07.2025

Today, I spoke to my partner in crime, Luke, to give you a different perspective and a new voice.  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  

Can You Keep The Chimp In The Cage 06.07.2025

The ability to keep your emotions in check can be the difference between a new contract or not, a big move or staying at the same level. 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 @eli...

Belief Systems 05.07.2025

Many people don’t understand what mindset is, and this is how it affects your results.  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  

Diego Jota 04.07.2025

News like yesterday’s puts everything into perspective. 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  

Why Mentors Can Change The Course Of Your Career 03.07.2025

Throughout my life, I’ve had many mentors who have significantly impacted my life. Here’s how they’ve changed me, and how they can also guide you in shaping your career. 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.confidenceinfootbal...

How Preparation Can Give You More Confidence 02.07.2025

I went into a training the other day unprepared and it came back to bite me in the arse! 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  

What’s Hiding In Your Basement 30.06.2025

Have you ever been down to your basement and uncovered what you need to throw away for good?  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  

Something That Could Massively Improve Your Performance 24.06.2025

A few years ago, I would have said no chance to this, but now I think it’s a game-changer that many pros aren’t utilising.  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 @eliteinnerperfor...

Are You Leaving Your Potential On The Table 23.06.2025

This morning, I saw a graphic on Instagram that made me think of certain players and why so many professional athletes leave so much untapped potential on the field. 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.co...

Motivation Follows Action 21.06.2025

I’m not motivated to do the park 5k, but I know it’s about doing hard things!  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  

Got Adversity? Maybe you need to look at it differently. 18.06.2025

No hero ever has it easy, and neither should you expect it to be here. Here’s why you should look at it this way.  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  

Is There Such A Thing As Balance 17.06.2025

A question I’ve been asked today is, balance is it a myth? Here’s my thoughts… 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  

Why Less Is More When It Comes To Your Football 16.06.2025

You’re putting in more effort but not seeing the same results. Here’s how to change that and achieve 10x your results on and off the pitch. .  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 Instagra...

Your Limiting Your Potential 06.06.2025

I see many players who leave so much on the table because they don’t work on their mindset. If they did, the change would be incredible.   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 @e...

Information vs Wisdom 04.06.2025

I see pro players make this mistake time after time!  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  

What should you be doing fitness wise in pre-season? 03.06.2025

I’ve noticed a problem with players wanting to return the fittest player in pre-season. Is this actually helping or hindering your progress? 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...

My Seasons Petering Out 20.03.2025

How do you find excitement again when you’re seasons petering out? 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  

Football is Constant Chaos 19.03.2025

Football and life will not go the way you want it too, it’s about how you roll with the punches. 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  

The Courage To Be Coached 18.03.2025

On this longer episode today I have the legend that is sports psychologist supreme Keval Patel and we talk about the power of being coached. 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...

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