Football is a game of precision, speed, and strategy. While physical skills and tactics dominate training sessions, the mental side of football often doesn’t receive the attention it deserves. Yet, your mindset can be the ultimate game-changer, unlocking even better performances on the pitch. This blog will introduce you to practical tips and techniques from…
“I lost Wimbledon I lost my number one ranking and suddenly people said: “he had a great run is this The Changing of the Guard”. But I knew what I had to do keep working and keep competing in tennis. Perfection is impossible. In the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career I won…
Click here to download the presentation slides | 4 pillars determine the quality of a footballer “To truly understand what makes a footballer great, we need to break down their abilities into four essential pillars. These pillars are the foundation on which every player’s quality is built: Technique, Physical Condition, Tactical Knowledge, and Mindset. Let’s…
Football is a sport that requires both physical and mental abilities. While physical training is crucial to develop technical skills and physical endurance, mental training is also essential to improve decision-making, spatial awareness, and reaction time. One effective mental training method that football players can use is naka-naka brain training. Here’s how naka-naka brain training…
When visualizing, you’re training your brain because you use the same parts of your brain as if you were doing the activities in reality. The best way to use visualization means imagining your performance on the pitch in as much detail as possible and from a first-person standpoint (i.e. through the eyes of the player).…
How to become more mentally resilient: Focus on what you can control such as your first touch into space and your shot. Keep repeating and training what you want to be able to do in a match. Train to improve and increase your confidence. Practice positive self-talk, especially after making a mistake. Imagine pushing a…
The mental side is 50% of the battle! Here are 5 mental tips for attackers (from Simply Soccer): 1. Be direct to create danger 2. Take risks • Take shots • Go 1 on 1 • Deliver a through pass 3. Be multifaceted • Don’t rely on only 1 of a few skills because defenders…
The beep test, also known as the shuttle run test or the Yo-Yo test, is a popular fitness test for football (soccer) players. The test measures an athlete’s aerobic capacity, endurance, and speed. The test involves running back and forth between two markers placed 20 meters apart, timed to a beep sound. The time between…
