The Football Mindset Podcast

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JJ talks about a conversation he had with a client who attached a meaning to criticism that wasn't actually real It was holding the client back in a big way But what about you... when you hear/read someone saying you are shit... what meaning do you give to it? www.footballmindset.co.uk

Do you realise the impact that your actions after a poor performance or a defeat has on those or those around you? If not, certainly give this episode a listen and give the task a try! 

Today's episode contains a simple piece of advice from the character Sick Boy in the 1993 Trainspotting novel... If you can nail the advice he gives in the book, you can take your performance to the next level Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast

JJ talks about the weekend he spent in Belgium with client Lawrence Shankland who plays for Beershot in the Belgian First Division A

Do you understand just how important your confidence levels are in helping you get to and remain at the very top level?

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Everything happens for a reason When your confidence levels drop sometimes you need to delve a wee bit deeper than just looking at what may have changed in the physical world

Ever wondered how as a professional footballer you can use a notepad in order to improve your performance? If so, listen to this episode now

If you are playing in a struggling team this is an episode not to be missed... JJ talks through what he believes you should be focusing on in order to give yourself and the team the best chance of turning things around Make sure you check out the football mindset instagram page if you don't already click here

If you are trying to gain the trust and respect of your teammates, make sure you check out this episode As always, please subscribe and leave a review

Hopefully by answering this question you will commit to improving your confidence instead of just paying lip service to it like so many professional players do currently  Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast

JJ has a massive belief that any coach should practice what they preach In today's episode he explains his belief in more detail Make sure you follow the Instagram page by clicking here

What is the common thing that JJ sees with clients of his who stop getting results? Find out in today's episode If you don't already, make sure you follow the Football Mindset instagram page by clicking here

JJ starts the new week with a simple question/challenge that you can take in order to improve your confidence If you don't already, make sure you follow the Football Mindset instagram page by clicking here

After you make a mistake in a game and someone tells you to... just get your head up Does just getting your head up actually help you? Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review

Today's podcast is an extract from an interview that Charlton midfielder Sean Clare gave to BBC Scotland Sportsound (Monday 11th October) about his time working with Football Mindset This episode is not to be missed and I'll bet that you will relate to what he says in some way If you do, let us know by emailing john@footballmindset.co.uk

Football is an occupation that comes with so many highs and lows Many would argue that the lows unfortunately outweigh the highs But what about you? Do you find time to enjoy the journey or is it just filled with pressure, anxiety and relief? Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast

JJ talks about one of his favourite quotes and how it explains why he struggled so much with his confidence levels when he played When you hear it, maybe it will explain so much of about what you are going through currently as a professional footballer? Please subscribe and leave a review for the podcast

JJ reckons Saturday night's atmosphere at Hampden was the best he had experienced since Germany in 2003 In today's podcast he talks about the emotion of Saturday night and how he wishes he could replay the 2nd half relive the atmosphere over and over

JJ answers a question that came in from a listener in the past couple of weeks about how to work on your confidence levels when away from his club Please subscribe and leave a review for the podcast

Since starting his own business JJ has formed many new beliefs that would have helped him during his playing days Unfortunately many of his beliefs whilst playing held him back and drained his confidence But maybe you can learn from his mistakes by creating better and more helpful beliefs for yourself?

JJ talks about the fatal flaw of not working on your confidence and how it leads you to living a life of hope as a footballer instead of a life of certainty Please leave a review and subscribe to the podcast

Do you agree with Arsène Wenger when he says that 90% of elite football is mental?

Sometimes opportunities come when you least expect them or come in circumstances that aren't optimal But more important than whether or not the opportunity is optimal or if it came when you expected it or not is you being ready to take the opportunity when it does come Unfortunately too many players only want the opportunity when they have had time to prepare for it You don't need JJ to tell you t...