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, 2021•22 min•Ep. 188
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, 2021•14 min•Ep. 187
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, 2021•18 min•Ep. 186
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, 2021•23 min•Ep. 185
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, 2021•23 min•Ep. 184
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, 2021•20 min•Ep. 183
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, 2021•10 min•Ep. 182
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, 2021•20 min•Ep. 181
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, 2021•12 min•Ep. 180
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, 2021•30 min•Ep. 179
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, 2021•19 min•Ep. 178
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, 2021•36 min•Ep. 177
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, 2021•13 min•Ep. 176
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, 2021•20 min•Ep. 175
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, 2021•22 min•Ep. 174
When you lose your edge in training, what do you do? Please subscribe and leave a review
Jul 09, 2021•21 min•Ep. 173
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, 2021•23 min•Ep. 172
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, 2021•17 min•Ep. 171
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, 2021•10 min•Ep. 170
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, 2021•30 min•Ep. 169
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, 2021•26 min•Ep. 168
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, 2021•17 min•Ep. 167
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, 2021•20 min•Ep. 166
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, 2021•12 min•Ep. 165
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, 2021•24 min•Ep. 164
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, 2021•28 min•Ep. 163
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, 2021•27 min•Ep. 162
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, 2021•23 min•Ep. 161
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, 2021•18 min•Ep. 160
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, 2021•19 min•Ep. 159