Player Protection
Child Protection Week is a national event held during the first week of September. The event focuses on child protection being everyone’s business.Since 2021, every adult in Queensland has a legal obligation to report reasonable suspicions of significant harm to a child caused by physical or sexual abuse or neglect. Sadly the research shows that […]
The Self Confident Footballer
We have reached the tail end of the season. It is a good time to give your son/daughter a self-confidence ‘Boost’. To help your son’s/daughter’s self-confidence, parents should foster a positive, supportive environment by focusing on effort and progress, not just wins. Model confidence yourself, set realistic goals, and allow your son/daughter to have fun and […]
Understanding Self-Doubt in a talented Footballer
Beliefs and expectations are powerful drivers of human behaviour. They influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions. They can either help us achieve our goals or hold us back from reaching our full potential. In football, beliefs and expectations play a crucial role in determining a player’s performance. A player’s mindset, or their overall attitude towards […]
Parent Self-Care
Supporting your son’s/daughter’s passion for football in today’s complex fast changing world presents a parent with a tough challenge. To successfully support your son/daughter on their football journey you need to take care of yourself. You need to work at maintaining your personal wellbeing,your feeling of inner contentment and being at peace with the world. […]
The Gritty Footballer
Grit is about determination, resolve, resilience, discipline, self control, persistence and a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve important goals. Research leader Angela Duckworth defines grit as the combination of perseverance and passion for the pursuit of long-term goals. Enthusiasm is common but endurance is rare. Being gritty is hard work, but it […]
The Self Believing Footballer
Beliefs and expectations are powerful drivers of human behavior. They influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions. They can either help us achieve our goals or hold us back from reaching our full potential. In football, beliefs and expectations play a crucial role in determining a player’s performance. A player’s mindset, or their overall attitude towards […]
The Resilient Footballer
Building resilience is crucial for young football players as it helps them navigate the inevitable ups and downs of the game. The Oxford Dictionary defines resilience as – ‘The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness’ Resilience allows you to roll with the punches and cope with what life throws at you. It is the ability to adapt and bounce back when things don’t go as […]
THE OPTIMISTIC FOOTBALLER
What is Optimism? Optimism is a mental attitude characterised by hope and confidence in success and a positive future. Optimists tend to view hardships as learning experiences or temporary setbacks. Even the most miserable day holds the promise for them that “tomorrow will probably be better.” What drives optimism? Optimists are likely to see the causes […]
Men’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
‘Wellness Warriors Gathering‘ Gold Cost United Football Club (GCUFC) Clubhouse 7th June 2025 The Wellness Warriors Gathering is an initiative of (GCUFC) in response to requests from […]
‘Parents’ Goal Setting In Football
Football is often called ‘The Beautiful Game’, in part because it requires a combination of so many skill sets to be successful. To become a great football player, your son/daughter must train their technical skills, physical fitness, mental toughness, and strategic thinking. If they want to achieve to a high level in the game, it’s important […]