I’ve supported 100s of footballers from youngsters who enjoy the great game up to well established professional footballers. From my experiences and taking into consideration research I’ve read I’ve put this post together. Very importantly, by reading the post … Read More
Maybe you’re a centre-forward in football who just can’t hit the net, a professional golfer who can’t make a cut or a tour tennis player who is on a losing streak? When you hit a patch like this, how … Read More
The Client: A centre forward who had played professional football for 5 years The Challenge: The client had played with his existing club for 12 months. The first six months he played regularly in the first team and performed well … Read More
Small Group Workshop For Runners, Cyclists, Swimmers and Triathletes David offers a two hour group workshop for a maximum of 12 individuals. This session is fantastic for highly motivated people who would like to make 2018 a fantastic year. Why … Read More
Below is a familiar scenario that I have come across in many sports where I’ve had to intervene to support an athlete because a coach has focused too much on results and an athlete has lost confidence and direction. Jonny … Read More
Many athletes will be spending lots of training now BUT only a small percentage of those athletes will be using their time wisely. It is likely they will have thought about what they have done in the past, perhaps making … Read More
A lot athletes I have supported have struggled with perfectionism when practising and competing. Perfectionist athletes demand a lot from themselves. They have high and unrealistic expectations. This can then lead to self-doubt and uncertainty when they do not perform … Read More
In football, Wayne Rooney the England captain, has been dropped by his club and country recently. Jessica Ennis-Hill, 2012 Olympic Heptathlon champion and World Heptathlon Champion has recently decided to retire from her sport to be a full-time Mum. Then … Read More
In my previous post I discussed different characteristics connected to the Fixed Mindset and showed how some athletes will react to different situations. In my opinion these athletes are unlikely to produce their very best performances, at least consistently, for … Read More