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Unlocking the Mind Game: Techniques for Developing Lasting Confidence in Football

Confidence is one of the most desired mental qualities for footballers and athletes. But, you might have noticed that feelings of...

How to Support Your Child's Mindset as a Busy Sport Parent

It's not easy. You're a sport parent. You're juggling a busy job, trying to have a social life and all the other daily commitments that...

Dealing with setbacks in football: How your child can transform self-criticism into self-compassion

In the face of setbacks, many young footballers naturally jump to self-criticism as a way to cope with the difficult thoughts and...

5 Tips if Your Child Struggles With Social Comparison in Sport

Human beings are naturally driven to evaluate our ability to do certain things. For athletes of any age, evaluation of their ability to...

Football Psychology: 6 Key Mental Qualities for Academy Footballers

Psychology and mindset are critical in academy football. From a young age, players are pressured and expected to perform in a demanding...

Golf Psychology: How to Stay Focused on the Task at Hand

Your mind can be a real nuisance on the golf course. Often it will take an opportunity to jump on a mistake or a bit of bad luck,...

Coping with Sports Injuries: Psychological Strategies for Rehabilitation

So, you've just gotten injured and you're ruled out of your sport for what feels like forever. You've got a rehabilitation programme...

The Junior to Senior Transition: How to Manage Youth Athlete Stress and Anxiety

The junior-to-senior sport transition for youth athletes is one of the most challenging transitions you may go through during your...

Emotional Regulation in Sport: How to Surf the Emotional Waves

Emotions are like waves, and our management of them is like surfing. As an athlete, sometimes you'll feel like a master surfer balancing...

Sport Psychology & Mindset Training: The Ultimate Introductory Guide

'What is Sport Psychology and mindset training?' 'How does it all work?' 'Where do I start!?' If these questions have entered your mind...