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The Football Mindset Podcast

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Welcome to The Football Mindset Podcast, hosted by Elite Football Mindset Coach John Johnstone. On this podcast you’ll hear about how to play with more confidence and deal with the fears, doubts and over thinking that come as a result of other people’s opinions. What you hear will be drawn from his experience of working with players who have played in competitions such as the English Premier League, Champions League and International tournaments. Every episode is recorded with the aim of maximising your mind to maximise your chances of playing at the very top level and getting the monetary rewards that come with that. The mind is what separates the good from the great. How long will you continue to allow yours to hold you back?
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Episodes

Are you stressed? Listen to yourself!

JJ reveals what he is doing to reduce his current stress levels and thinks that you can use exactly the same technique to relieve yours Did you find this episode helpful? If so DM the Football Mindset Instagram page and let us know

Jul 30, 202122 minEp. 188

Every player struggles with confidence... so what is your go to?

According to former Scotland defender Steven Pressley, every footballer at some point will struggle with confidence So if that is the case, every player then needs a go-to when struggling with confidence... What is yours? You can buy a copy of Master your confidence by clicking the link below https://bit.ly/buymycbook

Jul 29, 202114 minEp. 187

Have you set a goal for the new season?

With the new league seasons about to start in Britain over the next few weeks, there is probably no better time to set goals for the season ahead if you haven't already In this episode, JJ talks about a strategy session that he is about to do with a client of his tonight and the benefits that that will bring him Please leave a review and continue to share the podcast with your teammates

Jul 28, 202118 minEp. 186

My struggle with switching off

Today JJ talks about how having the ability to switch off is just as important as having the ability to switch on Please subscribe to the podcast, leave a review and continue to share it with your teammates

Jul 27, 202123 minEp. 185

Hiring an expert to help you

The conversation that was had after JJ picked up his dog Skye from the groomers was the inspiration for this podcast Hiring an expert to groom your dog can save you time, money and give you a better quality of job than if you do it yourself But is it any different for you when it comes to you working on your inner game?

Jul 26, 202123 minEp. 184

Creating confidence through structure

As JJ comes to the end of a 4-week pre-season training plan, today he talks about how having a structured training plan build by an expert allowed him to build confidence in his training He also talks about how you can avoid making the same mistakes as him when it comes to your mental performance

Jul 23, 202120 minEp. 183

You need to hear this message!

JJ talks about a session that he did with a client where they spoke about one of the biggest things that you need to understand when trying to bounce back from a setback He felt you would benefit from hearing it as well Please continue to share the podcast and leave a review

Jul 22, 202110 minEp. 182

Struggling to perform? Try this

If JJ could turn back time and approach his matchday preparation in a different way in order to help him perform better on the park Today's episode reveals what he would do differently Please leave a review and continue to share the podcast amongst your teammates and group chats

Jul 21, 202120 minEp. 181

Book recommendation: Secrets of the sporting elite

Today's episode is all about a book that JJ is currently reading and just about to finish Whilst reading it he thought it would be perfect for someone like yourself to read Please leave a review and subscribe to the pod

Jul 20, 202112 minEp. 180

3 benefits that self development can bring to your game

Growing up JJ thought you either had confidence or you didn't Confidence and belief were things you were either born with or not Unfortunately, he had stopped playing football by the time he had truly worked that out But hopefully, by listening to today's podcast you can avoid some of the same mistakes he made with that way of thinking

Jul 19, 202130 minEp. 179

Confidence struggles... Are you using the right tools?

If you are struggling to perform with confidence it is absolutely essential to have a mental skills toolbox at your disposal When you have that toolbox it is then important that you use the right tool to help you in the situation that you find yourself Listen to today's episode to find out what JJ is currently using the wrong tools for in his life! Please leave a review and subscribe to the pod

Jul 16, 202119 minEp. 178

Football Mindset's busiest day ever

JJ talks about his monster day of sessions yesterday but also rewinds the clock back 4 years to give you an insight on his journey so far! He really hopes you enjoy this episode and that by him sharing his story it can resonate with you in order to help you get yourself a wee bit further on than where you are currently Let him know what you think by emailing john@footballmindset.co.uk

Jul 15, 202136 minEp. 177

Is hindsight a help or hinderance for you?

Everyone becomes an expert with the benefit of hindsight But what about for you and your confidence levels... Is hindsight a help or a hinderance?

Jul 14, 202113 minEp. 176

Setbacks: Using role models to overcome them

Going through a setback can be tough when it feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel and that things aren't going to change for you In this episode, JJ talks about the power of role models when it comes to overcoming setbacks and uses the example of England's penalty takers from Sunday night and how they could use a role model going forward in order to start to heal their pain As always please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review

Jul 13, 202120 minEp. 175

What did you learn from the Euros?

Euro 2020 has come to an end with the Italians being crowned champions after beating England in a penalty shootout at Wembley But what was the biggest thing that you learned from the Euros that can help you be successful this coming season?

Jul 12, 202122 minEp. 174

Losing your edge

When you lose your edge in training, what do you do? Please subscribe and leave a review

Jul 09, 202121 minEp. 173

The Harry Kane bubble

Without a doubt, Harry Kane is a top top player and arguably world-class But what separates him from the crowd In today's episode, JJ gives his opinion on what makes Harry Kane different from so many other players at this moment in time If you are a semi-pro footballer, make sure you check out our new program Confidence of a Pro https://football-mindset.thinkific.com/courses/confidence-of-a-pro

Jul 08, 202123 minEp. 172

When building confidence, Don't underestimate the power of 1

It is so easy to always focus on the big picture But what about when you feel miles of from where you want to be or unable to achieve the big picture, what then? It is so easy to start doubting yourself, drop your head and feel deflated In this episode, JJ talks about how a change in perspective might help you reduce that self doubt and transform your confidence levels

Jul 07, 202117 minEp. 171

Struggling with confidence? Work on taking your foot of the gas

When players struggle with confidence JJ often finds them wanting to do more and more But often they are working harder and harder on the wrong things At the end of this podcast, JJ gives you a question that you can ask yourself in order to know where to start when trying to overcome your confidence struggles

Jul 06, 202110 minEp. 170

Trying to impress the gaffer in pre season?

Competitive games start in Scotland later this week and for many English teams they are now back in pre-season training as of last week Nearly every player goes back to pre-season with the same aim, impressing the gaffer enough to be named in the staring 11 come the 1st game of the season But what are you going to do to impress your gaffer?

Jul 05, 202130 minEp. 169

How to use your physical training to improve your inner game

Today JJ gives you 3 simple tips that you can use throughout your training sessions in order to help you mentally for the next time that you take to the pitch in a game If you would like to purchase the Confidence of a Pro online program Please click the link below https://football-mindset.thinkific.com/courses/confidence-of-a-pro

Jul 02, 202126 minEp. 168

Lacking confidence? Think of the mental side of the game as a skill

JJ talks about how he feels so many areas of a footballer's game are described as a skill but the mental side of the game is often ignored in those descriptions If you are a semi-professional footballer who would like to sign up to the Confidence of a Pro online program Click the link below https://football-mindset.thinkific.com/courses/confidence-of-a-pro

Jul 01, 202117 minEp. 167

Are you semi pro and want to work with me?

If you are a semi-professional footballer and have always wanted to work with JJ then now is your chance JJ talks about his new online program Confidence of a Pro and how it helps you create a matchday mental routine to ensure you play each game with CONFIDENCE and FREEDOM There is also a special (pretty insane) price for the 1st 8 players that sign up If you want to sign up click the link below https://football-mindset.thinkific.com/courses/confidence-of-a-pro...

Jun 30, 202120 minEp. 166

The most important thing when getting ready for a pre season friendly

JJ decided to do this episode after being approached by a manager to help his players going into their 1st pre-season game of the season So he thought he would share the message that he gave to them with yourself Pre-season is a part of the season that can put the foundations in place for the season ahead but it can also start players off on the wrong foot if they don't perform to the levels they 'expect' of themselves

Jun 29, 202112 minEp. 165

What will take your game to the next level in the new season?

This is a question that JJ asked himself over the Summer and you might be surprised at his answer But he also talks about how it is a question that you can ask yourself and use it to kick your game on to new levels Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review

Jun 28, 202124 minEp. 164

Setting goals: Do I believe in them?

This is a question that JJ was asked during the last week and with it being pre-season and the time for potentially setting new targets/goals he thought it would be worthwhile sharing the answer with you Remember and subscribe to the podcast and you will be informed as soon as a new episode is released! Daily episodes are back next Monday!

Jun 25, 202128 minEp. 163

Confidence: If they can play at the top level, why can't you?

Evidence is a major part of creating confidence But f you don't have the evidence yourself of doing what you want to do Why can't you take that evidence from other people's journeys and create more confidence from them doing what you are looking to do?

Jun 18, 202127 minEp. 162

Answer these questions to set you up for a successful pre season!

Pre-season is nearly upon us once again In this episode, JJ talks about his excitement for the upcoming Euro 2020 and talks about how the World Cup in France 98 was some of the best times of his life when thinking back He also gives you 3 questions you can answer in order to increase your chances of having a successful pre-season

Jun 11, 202123 minEp. 161

What do you want from the pod?

Drop us a message on our Instagram page @footballmindset or email john@footballmindset.co.uk and let us know what you want to hear more of on the podcast going into the new season The more you can give us, the more we can give you

Jun 04, 202118 minEp. 160

My biggest struggle... is it also yours?

Today JJ talks about something that he has struggled with for years but is hell-bent on changing this Summer But is his biggest struggle also your biggest struggle as a footballer? If so, what are you going to do to change that fact?

May 28, 202119 minEp. 159
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