The Football Mindset Podcast

Lessons from… John Johnstone: INTERVIEW Mastering Your Confidence & Inner Game Solutions

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JJ is interviewed by Joe James at PHYSCEDINUK.   In the interview:   JJ's journey from plumbing to working with elite athletes in professional foo...

Unlock your potential: A pre match tool for professional footballers

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JJ discusses the process of refining his book for professional footballers through meetings with the designer and feedback from players.   The focus ...

Book #2 update - and the title is...?

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Book #2 is happening  🧠   Join JJ as he gives an update on the book creating process and he reveals the name of it for the very 1st time   Welco...

Big announcement... Listen up!

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Big announcement... Listen up!  🧠   Join JJ as he makes a big announcement that hopefully you will be just as excited to hear as he is to make it...

Removing the shackles (on the sculpted podcast)

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Removing the shackles (on the sculpted podcast)  🧠   Join JJ as he guests on the Sculpted podcast to talk about his journey and removing the shac...

My #1 go to for creating confidence

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My #1 go to for creating confidence  🧠   Join JJ as he explains the #1 thing that helps him create confidence   and you can use it for creating ...

FREE GIVEAWAY: How to start working on your mindset as a professional footballer

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to work on your mindset as a professional footballer - Improve your confidence and chances of playing at a higher level   Join JJ as he delivers ...

When the Transfer Falls Through: Coping Strategies for Footballers

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"If you play this hand to the best of your ability, why can't when the summer window comes, why can't you be in an even better position in order to se...

5 things to help your mindset (taken from a recent client session)

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about five key points to improve mindset and performance in football.   The 5 points came from a recent all day session with a client who is...

Navigating the Chaos: 5 strategies for Coping with Uncertainty in the January Transfer Window

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about dealing with the uncertainty of the January transfer window when you are linked with a potential move.   The last thing any players wa...

The 7 steps of the confident footballer blueprint

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about the 7 steps of his Confident Footballer Blueprint coaching program.   These 7 steps have been used in major leagues across the world i...

Not getting the game time that you want? Listen up

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks through a simple analogy that he uses to help you cope with not getting the game time that you want as a professional footballer He explores ...

How to play to your full potential | EP 297

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How to play to your full potential In this episode JJ discusses how not playing to your full potential can affect various aspects of your game and lif...

Inside the Elite Mind: 3 Lessons from Ronnie O'Sullivan's Living on the edge documentary | EP 296

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the documentary 'Living on the Edge' based on the life of snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan.    JJ emphasises the substantial role of ment...

Rising Above: Dealing with Fan Abuse & Negative Opinions| Ep 295

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dealing with Abuse and Negative Opinions as a Footballer   This episode focuses on the mental resilience needed by professional footballers to deal ...

The key to dealing with crowd abuse

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about how his clients prepared for the crowd abuse that they were going to recieve when heading back to their former clubs over the weekend I...

If you are struggling for confidence around your performance, make sure you know this!

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode JJ talks about why it is important to know what the root of your confidence struggle is around your performance If you haven't already...

Building confidence by hiring an expert!

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week JJ signed up with a coach to help him kick Football Mindset on from a business perspective In today's episode he speaks about why he has mad...

4 mad days in Belgium!

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks through his last few days spent on planes, trains and automobiles as he went to spend time with a client in Belgium Only to end up in Milan o...

Is your current struggle actually an opportunity??

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about his rain soaked day at the Scottish Cup 5th round between Arbroath and Hibernian. He also talks about how his client Chris Cadden has u...

Crystal Palace v Hartlepool - Don't underestimate love!

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Struggle is part of any success that you achieve as a footballer But where does LOVE rank in the values that you believe you need to have in order to ...

To overcome your current struggle you don't need to have all the answers

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about a session that he done recently with a client where he held his hands up and said he wasn't a specialist in that subject but would help...

Is your pre match preparation helping your confidence?

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about his preparation for a talk that he done at Hampden Park, the national stadium of Scotland. Have a listen to how you can learn from his ...

Dealing mentally with the January transfer window

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ looks at 5 different scenarios that you may find yourself in during the January transfer window and explains what you can do in order to help yours...

The January transfer window Instagram series

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ tells the listeners about his plan for a 5 part instagram series all about dealing with the mental side of the January transfer window If you don't...

Get your year off to a strong start

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

JJ gives you questions that you can ask yourself to reflect on 2021 and ensure that 2022 gets off to a strong start... Simple questions but as always ...

What to do when your team is severely weakened due to Covid

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about how a VIP client of his prepared for a game on Boxing day where he knew that his starting line up was severely weakened due to a number...

Learn from other's mistakes

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ believes that success leaves clues... not only can looking at what someone is doing well help you on your journey But also looking at where others ...

Are you prepared for the impact of Covid?

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

According to Boris Johnson the Omicron variant of Covid is due to hit Great Britain like a tidal wave Already an increase in Covid cases has started t...

We have done it!!

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ has completed what he set out to do!! A new Football Mindset episode every Monday-Friday for a year That total has now been nailed! Listen to this ...

6 things to help you nail your performance

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ has stolen this episode from a picture that a client sent him of his whiteboard On the whiteboard has 6 things that the client focuses on during th...

Time is ticking for you

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How much longer are you going to sit in the struggle and do nothing about it? Time is ticking on your career, you need to take action and take action ...

Ronnie O'Sullivan - The difference between winning and losing

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about an interview where Ronnie O'Sullivan talks about the difference between winning and losing What do you think is the difference between ...

The pit stop often wins the race

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about the importance of stepping back and recharging your batteries Is it something that you do as a professional footballer?

What's going well?

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You spend so much time focusing and worrying about what is going wrong with your game But how much time do you spend focusing on what is going well wi...

Are you semi pro and want to work with me?

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a semi professional footballer who listens to the podcast and wants to work with JJ Now is your chance Confidence of a Pro the online progr...

We suffer more in our imagination

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a semi professional footballer and would like more details about the Confidence of a Pro program that JJ briefly mentions in today's episod...

Win this battle on match day! 🧠

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ believes that so many footballers go out onto the park on a match day and concentrate on trying to win the wrong battle But what battle should you ...

What to do to end your current confidence struggle

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are currently struggling with your confidence levels give the task that JJ lays out in this episode a go Please leave a review for the podcast

Rangers v Hibs and lacking hunger

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ was at the Rangers v Hibernian Scottish League Cup match on Sunday where Hibernian ran out as 3-1 winners After the match, Rangers player Connor Go...

A quote for dealing with critics

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about a session that he done yesterday with a client where they spoke about dealing with critics The session was rounded up with a quote that...

CONFIDENCE Levels: Think of them like this

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode provides a simple analogy that you can use in order to work on your confidence levels... How often do you charge the battery on your c...

Scotland v Denmark...

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scotland secured a place in the World Cup 2022 qualifying play offs with a 2-0 win v Denmark Former FM client John Souttar scored the 1st goal of the ...

Who is controlling who?

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you controlling your situation or is your situation controlling you? If you don't already make sure you follow the Football Mindset instagram page...

Dealing with pressure: New Zealand All Blacks

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode talks about the time JJ went to Dublin for a seminar with the S&C coach of the New Zealand All Blacks... Nic Gill Jj reveals what the All...

Answer me this question

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ does not understand how so many footballer's approach their inner game struggles and why that approach is so different to say their physical strugg...

10 Football Mindset beliefs

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

10 short and sweet things that under pin football mindset as a business Which one of the 10 do you find most powerful?

Getting up for a match

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get up for a match? That is a question that one of the listeners has messaged in and asked for help with Find out what JJ's answer to that ...

CONFIDENCE: You don't need to know the answer to your struggles

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may not have to know the answer to your confidence struggles but what do you have to know instead?

The problem with trying to please others

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your manager, teammates, the fans... you want to please them all Right? In today's episode JJ explains why that might not be the best idea and gives y...

The 5 most listened to episodes on the podcast!

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven't already, make sure you get your copy of JJ's book Master your confidence: The elite footballer's guide to high performance Get your cop...

Someone thinking you are sh*t, what does that mean for you?

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about a conversation he had with a client who attached a meaning to criticism that wasn't actually real It was holding the client back in a b...

Give this exercise a try!

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you realise the impact that your actions after a poor performance or a defeat has on those or those around you? If not, certainly give this episode...

Can Sick Boy's advice from Trainspotting help you?

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode contains a simple piece of advice from the character Sick Boy in the 1993 Trainspotting novel... If you can nail the advice he gives i...

A weekend in Belgium

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about the weekend he spent in Belgium with client Lawrence Shankland who plays for Beershot in the Belgian First Division A

The importance of CONFIDENCE

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you understand just how important your confidence levels are in helping you get to and remain at the very top level?

QUESTION: How do you take your chance?

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Make sure you check out the Football Mindset Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/footballmindset/ Football Mindset Website: www.footballmindset....

I've lost my CONFIDENCE but nothing has changed

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everything happens for a reason When your confidence levels drop sometimes you need to delve a wee bit deeper than just looking at what may have chang...

5 ways to use a notepad to improve your performance

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how as a professional footballer you can use a notepad in order to improve your performance? If so, listen to this episode now

Are you playing in a struggling team?

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are playing in a struggling team this is an episode not to be missed... JJ talks through what he believes you should be focusing on in order to...

Want to be respected by your teammates?

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are trying to gain the trust and respect of your teammates, make sure you check out this episode As always, please subscribe and leave a review

What changes for you if your CONFIDENCE grows?

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hopefully by answering this question you will commit to improving your confidence instead of just paying lip service to it like so many professional p...

Practice what you preach

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ has a massive belief that any coach should practice what they preach In today's episode he explains his belief in more detail Make sure you follow ...

The #1 thing that stops my clients get long term results

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the common thing that JJ sees with clients of his who stop getting results? Find out in today's episode If you don't already, make sure you fo...

Improve your CONFIDENCE challenge

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ starts the new week with a simple question/challenge that you can take in order to improve your confidence If you don't already, make sure you foll...

Making Mistakes: Just get your head up

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After you make a mistake in a game and someone tells you to... just get your head up Does just getting your head up actually help you? Please subscrib...

MUST LISTEN: Sean Clare talking football mindset

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast is an extract from an interview that Charlton midfielder Sean Clare gave to BBC Scotland Sportsound (Monday 11th October) about his ti...

Don't forget to enjoy the journey

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Football is an occupation that comes with so many highs and lows Many would argue that the lows unfortunately outweigh the highs But what about you? D...

One of my favourite quotes

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about one of his favourite quotes and how it explains why he struggled so much with his confidence levels when he played When you hear it, ma...

World Cup Qualifier: Scotland 3 v Israel 2

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ reckons Saturday night's atmosphere at Hampden was the best he had experienced since Germany in 2003 In today's podcast he talks about the emotion ...

QUESTION: How to work on confidence levels away from the club

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ answers a question that came in from a listener in the past couple of weeks about how to work on your confidence levels when away from his club Ple...

3 beliefs I have formed that would have helped my confidence

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Since starting his own business JJ has formed many new beliefs that would have helped him during his playing days Unfortunately many of his beliefs wh...

The fatal flaw with not working on your confidence

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about the fatal flaw of not working on your confidence and how it leads you to living a life of hope as a footballer instead of a life of cer...

Arsène Wenger - 90% of elite football is mental

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you agree with Arsène Wenger when he says that 90% of elite football is mental?

You need to be ready to take your opportunity

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes opportunities come when you least expect them or come in circumstances that aren't optimal But more important than whether or not the opport...

A lesson from a barbershop

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ thinks that there are lessons everywhere that can be found to help us on our journey towards being successful Listen to today's episode to find out...

My meeting at Hampden, Sometimes you don't get what you deserve

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you don't get what you feel you deserve How do you respond to that? Make sure you follow the Football Mindset Instagram page @footballmindset

The truth about why focusing on the outcome can hold you back

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The most important thing to focus on throughout your career is winning, right? JJ likes to think different 

Why I struggled as a footballer

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about the reasons that he struggled as a footballer come 3pm on a Saturday Do you resonate with any of what JJ talks about in today's episode...

Struggling with confidence? Don't underestimate progress

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is easy to compare yourself to other footballers or always focus on where you are not or what you don't have  but don't underestimate any progress...

Answering this question helped me massively

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For 4 years JJ has answered the same question each morning 'What do I need to do today?' Recently he was asked a different question that he feels is m...

Don't be afraid to ask for help

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it that we wait until the baby has become a monster before asking for help? JJ talks about a struggle that he is currently getting help with an...

Think of your mindset/confidence like this

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today JJ gives a simple analogy that he uses with his clients to help them understand just how important their inner game is in helping them perform R...

3 reasons why you are currently struggling with your confidence levels

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Each and every point JJ discusses in today's episode is relevant to him and his football career Confidence is a skill not a weakness, all skills can b...

I hope you get booed!!

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is something that JJ said to a client before he returned to a former club at the weekend "I hope you get booed" But why would he say that? What i...

What to focus on when your manager leaves the club

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is something that 99% of footballers will experience at some point... their manager leaving But what should your focus be on when your manager do...

A night focusing on the process with former Celtic player John Hughes

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Find out what the main thing John 'Yogi' Hughes said when he spoke to some of JJ's clients about improving their performance Please subscribe and leav...

Stop striving for perfection

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Perfection is the killer of performance It leaves you feeling like a failure, doubting yourself and worrying about the future What benefit is it bring...

Ramblings from the weekend

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From his travels to Northern Ireland at the weekend, JJ has come up with 4 or 5 points that you can potentially look at and use in order to make yours...

My client has been making this mistake

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you making the same mistake in training that my client has been making?

What is the worst shout in football?

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are loads aren't there? But what is the worst shout that you hear in football? Whether that be from a manager, teammate, supporters, press etc D...

Dan James & the problem with playing safe

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan James believes that playing safe was a major part of the reason why his Manchester United career didn't go to plan and ultimately ended So, what c...

Create confidence by answering this simple question

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ doesn't hide from the fact this podcast more often than not focuses on things that you could be doing better or aren't currently doing well enough ...

Conversations with an ex soldier

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What did JJ learn from a conversation that he had with a former soldier who has served in Afghanistan?

Scotland: Football's coming home

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the weekend JJ visited the 3 Hampden sites where Scotland have played international football In this episode he gives a brief round up of his weeke...

You've got talent, but can you show it?

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You might have the talent but when the heat is on, can you deliver? Please subscribe and leave a review to the podcast ** If you haven't already head ...

Losing confidence due to not producing what you know you are capable of

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode JJ talks about how to use the ICEBERG MODEL to uncover what is the real issue when you suffer from a loss of confidence and your form ...

My biggest fear

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The title of this episode is a giveaway JJ talks about what is currently his biggest fear and how he is using it to fuel his journey going forward Ple...

Harnessing the feeling of being unstoppable

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In relation to a previous podcast where JJ says he felt unstoppable a listener asked "How do you harness that feeling for the short term you experienc...

How to deal with the ups and downs of the transfer window

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The last day or two of the transfer window can see so many players experience the highs and lows that very few people see For one player the ecstasy o...