The Daily Footballer
Daily Football Advice For Pro Footballers
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203 episodes
The Problem Isn’t The Problem
I speak to so many players who present soft problems, which often stem from confidence issues, worries about performance, or other underlying concerns. When you delve deeper, you’ll find that these problems are usually much more complex. This e...
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The Mistake Most Players Make
With the new year, many players try to take on more responsibilities, but the reality is that most need to take some off their plate. There’s a reason why this never sticks. Here’s why.
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Absolutely Fuming 🤬
This morning, I had a nightmare. My car, which has already cost me thousands, broke down just before taking my little girl to school. This experience serves as a valuable lesson about dealing with uncertainty and how it can impact your performa...
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A Shot Of Confidence Potion
In today’s episode I talk about how Harry Potter can have a massive influence on your game.
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What If It All Went Wrong
In today’s episode, I discuss the concept of imagining everything going wrong. While most people advise us to focus on the positive and expect success, what if we actively expose ourselves to the possibility of failure? What if we embraced the ...
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Book Exclusive Preview - Chapter 1, The Truth About Football
🎙️ EPISODE: The Truth About Football — Chapter 1 Preview of Smarter, Not HarderIn this special episode, I’m reading Chapter 1 from my new book Smarter, Not Harder: Maximise Your Elite Inner Performance — and we’re starting with th...
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I Was Dying (How The Chimp Hijacks You)
I was going dizzy, stomach was killing me and then I nearly passed out doing a talk for a football team.
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Luke O’Nien On Mentally Dealing With Injury
Luke dislocated his shoulder a few years ago and struggled to deal with it and then a couple of minutes into the biggest game of his life he dislocated his other shoulder and has had to have an operation, ruling him out of the first few games o...
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Just Play The Next Ball
So many players are worrying about what’s next, when you just need to play the next ball.
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You Fall To The Level Of Your Systems
Why if you don’t have tools and systems you’re leaving things to chance.
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What’s The Best Advice Luke O’Nien Has Ever Had
Today, I spoke to my partner in crime, Luke, to give you a different perspective and a new voice.
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Can You Keep The Chimp In The Cage
The ability to keep your emotions in check can be the difference between a new contract or not, a big move or staying at the same level.
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Belief Systems
Many people don’t understand what mindset is, and this is how it affects your results.
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Why Mentors Can Change The Course Of Your Career
Throughout my life, I’ve had many mentors who have significantly impacted my life. Here’s how they’ve changed me, and how they can also guide you in shaping your career.
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How Preparation Can Give You More Confidence
I went into a training the other day unprepared and it came back to bite me in the arse!
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What’s Hiding In Your Basement
Have you ever been down to your basement and uncovered what you need to throw away for good?
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Something That Could Massively Improve Your Performance
A few years ago, I would have said no chance to this, but now I think it’s a game-changer that many pros aren’t utilising.
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Are You Leaving Your Potential On The Table
This morning, I saw a graphic on Instagram that made me think of certain players and why so many professional athletes leave so much untapped potential on the field.
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Motivation Follows Action
I’m not motivated to do the park 5k, but I know it’s about doing hard things!
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Got Adversity? Maybe you need to look at it differently.
No hero ever has it easy, and neither should you expect it to be here. Here’s why you should look at it this way.
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Is There Such A Thing As Balance
A question I’ve been asked today is, balance is it a myth? Here’s my thoughts…
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Why Less Is More When It Comes To Your Football
You’re putting in more effort but not seeing the same results. Here’s how to change that and achieve 10x your results on and off the pitch. .
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