Parents: The Well Rested Footballer
Research has demonstrated that sleep is paramount for a footballer to be healthy in mind and body. The Importance of Sleep for a Youth Football Player: 1. Physical Recovery and Performance Enhancement Sleep is crucial for the physical recovery of football players. During sleep, the body undergoes various physiological processes that promote healing and muscle repair. Human […]
Parents: Fuelling the Footballer
Football is a sport that demands peak physical performance. To achieve and sustain this, proper nutrition is paramount. Parents are pivotal to ensuring their son/daughter receive the right nutrients to support their performance and overall well-being. Well-planned eating practices help Football players to train hard, stay healthy and injury-free, and compete at their best. Nutritionists advise […]
Parents: Player Emotional Regulation
A Players’ emotional regulation acts as a foundational skill that directly influences their performance, decision-making, and long-term enjoyment of the sport. It helps young players manage stress, bounce back from mistakes, and maintain focus, reducing anxiety. It is a critical component of mental toughness and long-term development. Tips to help your son/daughter stay composed […]
Players: The Mental Game
Research shows that 90% of a player’s performance is mental. Eli Straw is a leading sports performance coach in the USA. View his videos: Optimistic Thinking Mental Toughness Relaxation Under Pressure Calming Your Mind Optimistic Thinking You need More Optimistic Thinking as an athlete. 7:31 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpYRN0dVGF4&t=146s Mental Toughness. 7:35 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac8OQAyYW2s&t=3s 3 […]
Parents: 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 […]
Players: Goal Setting
It is essential that you set clear goals, as your talent alone does not guarantee that you will achieve your football dream. Goals act like a road map for your football future. Goal setting is essential for several key reasons: Focus and Motivation: One of the primary benefits of goal setting is that […]
Parents: Player Mental Health
The aim of the club community wellness program is to promote and maintain the mental health and wellness of players and parents. The program has been developed in the belief that having good mental health is essential for your son/daughter to enjoy their football and achieve their potential. Mental health is a continuum that […]
Players: Achieving Your Football Dream
A talented youth footballer achieves their football dream through relentless, self-motivated training, mastering technical and tactical skills, building mental toughness, embracing sacrifices, having a strong work ethic supported by sound nutrition and lifestyle choices. Success isn’t just talent; it’s consistent, intelligent application and overcoming adversity. Here are the mental qualities you need to […]
Parents: Sport Performance Anxiety (SPA)
What is anxiety? It’s important for your son/daughter to know that it’s normal to feel anxious about their football from time to time. Anxiety is their body’s response to threats, either actual or perceived. Their breathing rate might increase, their heart might start pounding, they could feel butterflies in their stomach and they might […]
Parents: Wellbeing Maintenance
As your son’s/daughter’s No 1 supporter you are making a sustained effort to help them realise their football dream. My experience as a parent of talented footballers is that your effectiveness in supporting your son/daughter will be greatly enhanced if you work (daily) on your own wellness. By working on your own wellness, you […]