The Football Mindset Podcast

Why as a professional footballer you should think in ink

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ insists that all his clients have and use a notepad whilst working with him In today's episode, he explains why that is and how it can help your pe...

Luis Saurez - Use other people's doubts to fuel your success

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After 13 trophies and 198 goals for Barcelona, Luis Saurez was told that he no longer had a future at the club What has he done since then? Helped his...

Do you need to enjoy the process to be successful?

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Playing under pressure, dealing with expectations, travelling to games These are things that not a lot of players will enjoy but they are essential fo...

What is your best 5 a side team?

05 Mar 2021

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JJ thought he would take the pod in a different direction in this episode and give you his best 5 a side team that he has watched What do you make of ...

INTERVIEW: Recovering from injury part 2

04 Mar 2021

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In follow up to Episode 72 where Kenny Hall spoke about doing his ACL twice JJ has him back on to see how his recovery is going now and what he has le...

Zinedine Zidane nearly knocked me down!

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is your claim to fame in life? JJ reveals his in today's episode Not everyone can say that Zizou nearly knocked them down outside the Santiago Be...

Does who you are lead you to playing poor on a Saturday?

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is so easy to get caught up in what you need to do on a Saturday Analysis, tactics, technique etc But is that really your problem come 3pm on a Sat...

INTERVIEW: Stephen Manson - Stepping up to train with the 1st team

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Success leaves clues... If you are a footballer trying to make the step up from the academy to the 1st team this is an interview not to be missed! Ope...

Football Mindset GIVEAWAY!

26 Feb 2021

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As a thank you for being a listener to the Podcast JJ is running a giveaway  To be in with a chance of winning a copy of his book or a 30 min coachin...

Do you need perfect preparation to perform well?

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a player who if their preparation doesn't go to plan their game crumbles? JJ believes that the sports of tennis and boxing prove the answer to...

Are you talking the shackles on in your performance?

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The words that you use and the way that you talk to yourself are so important in whether you play with the shackles on or play with freedom and an ele...

James Maddison - Dealing with opinions

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Carragher said on Sky Sports that James Maddison's numbers were not good enough if he wanted to be starting for England But how did Maddison dea...

A wee Football Mindset update

22 Feb 2021

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The last few weeks have been a bit manic for JJ, but they have been a good manic and he's already got more things in the pipeline. Listen to find out ...

You can fail

19 Feb 2021

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JJ hates to be the bearer of bad news but he's come along today to tell you that you can fail He's not a massive believer in the old 'you can't fail i...

Success is boring as fuck

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Find out which client loves to remind JJ of his words that success is boring as fuck In the words of Bruce Lee "I fear not the man who has practised 1...

INTERVIEW: Playing the hand you are dealt with 2 ACL rehabs

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former Dundee and Raith Rovers forward Craig O'Reilly gives a great insight into his 2 ACL rehab journeys and how they couldn't have been any more dif...

Don't fall into the trap of playing within yourself

16 Feb 2021

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Last week JJ done a session with a client who is flying individually and his team are flying collectively Here is the thing though... he knows he has ...

Set it up so you cannot fail

15 Feb 2021

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What can you learn from JJ's current training regime? Nail this message and you will find it so much easier to create confidence going forward! Please...

You only get out of something what you put into it

12 Feb 2021

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It is easy to sit in a changing room after a defeat and think that you gave everything in the 90 minutes But what about in preparation? Did you give e...

Why let other people's opinions stop you doing your thing?

11 Feb 2021

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JJ tells how his own journey up to this point is a powerful tool in helping him continue to show up each day and get his work out into the world Maybe...

Are you struggling with where you are in your career?

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You wouldn't judge a book after reading only one chapter so why do it with your football career?

Liverpool, England and big defeats

09 Feb 2021

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Why wait for a big defeat before hitting the reset button? JJ talks about Liverpool's defeat to Man City, Scotland defeating England at the rugby and ...

Ben Davies - Liverpool FC - Why can't you achieve your dreams?

08 Feb 2021

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Ben Davies transferring from Preston North End to Liverpool Football Club... what a move for the man Within this episode is a simple technique that JJ...

Be confident by being you

05 Feb 2021

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JJ gives an insight into a session that he done with a client a couple of months back He thought that what his client said during the session was so p...

The transfer window closing and your inner game

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The transfer window has been and gone and now you have to deal with the consequences of that Maybe a move that you had lined up fell through? Or there...

Doubt yourself by focusing on the outcome

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find you doubt yourself before going into training or onto the park for a game? If so, have a listen to JJ in this episode Can you learn f...

Not getting your move on deadline day

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For some players, the January transfer window can make their dreams come true with a move Whereas for other players their potential dreams can turn in...

Ask yourself this if you want to perform at the very top level

01 Feb 2021

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In today's episode, JJ gives you a simple question that you can use to filter all your decisions through in order to help you perform at the very top ...

Are your confidence and belief levels where they should be?

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode will help give you a simple answer to the simple question: Are your confidence and belief levels where they should be? If they are it the...

Be confident by giving your best

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about how he has built the confidence and belief that allows him to show up on the podcast and deliver 1 to 1 coaching sessions with professi...

Are you struggling mentally with Covid 19?

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it right to assume that you WILL get mentally stronger as a result of surviving what the world is currently going through just now due to Covid 19?...

Why wait to work on your inner game?

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is easy to think that since you are playing well you should ignore your inner game because you are in such a good moment But what about when that g...

Is your narrative stopping you from showing your true potential?

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JJ's narrative as a footballer was that he was 'not a ball player'... no prizes for guessing how his Saturdays often looked Not only did it affect the...

Plumbing problems and is mis information killing your confidence?

25 Jan 2021

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A mate of JJ's was having a plumbing nightmare this morning that he tried to help him out with It turns out the information his mate was using wasn't ...

Losing confidence due to comparing yourself to others

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Comparing your journey to another player's journey not only takes away your confidence it can also lead to a performance drop. A drop in performance c...

Never forget this when you trying to take your training form into games

21 Jan 2021

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A common struggle JJ hears from professional footballers is that they are struggling to take their form from training into games They can express them...

INTERVIEW: Dealing mentally with an injury

20 Jan 2021

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JJ's good mate Kenny Hall talks very openly and honestly about doing his ACL not only once but going on to do it twice. His hindsight can give you so ...

Performing with confidence on your debut

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

January is the silly season when it comes to transfer speculation But for some players that speculation turns into the reality of making a move Once t...

How to get results from the book

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Master your confidence - the elite footballer's guide to high performance was released on Friday But what can you do to ensure that you get results fr...

LAUNCH DAY! Master your confidence - the elite footballer's guide to high performance

15 Jan 2021

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Buy your copy of our new book Master your confidence - The elite footballer's guide to high performance  Click here Thank you for all your help and ...

5 benefits you will get from working on your inner game

14 Jan 2021

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JJ could have gave 50 benefits about what a footballer would gain from working on his inner game but in this episode he chose 5 of what he thinks are ...

3 things to ask yourself if the style of play doesn't suit your game

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It can be so frustrating if you find yourself at a club or in a situation where the style of play doesn't suit your game Games become so much harder t...

Aston Villa v Liverpool: Expect the unexpected

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is easy to look at the FA Cup and spot a shock result and tell you that it shows you what is possible and to believe you can win each game that you...

Dealing with constant setbacks

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2020 was a tough year for so many but what happens when you come into 2021 and the blows still seems to be raining down on you (as that is how it has ...

What do I actually do?

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what JJ and Football Mindset actually do and how they help their clients? If so, this is the episode for you Please leave a review and h...

Are you doing enough to reach the top?

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Apologies if this seems like a bit of a rant But JJ is passionate about this very topic not only for his business journey but also for how it is essen...

Fuel yourself with doubt

06 Jan 2021

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How has trying to ignore the doubters helped you up to this point? In this episode, JJ talks about a narrative that Football Mindset is going to run w...

The Old Firm - Problems and solutions

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a footballer, if you are looking for someone to blame there will always be someone  There was a perfect example of this in last Saturday's Old Fir...

Remain confident going into 2021

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 has been a tough year for so many footballers But whether you have had a tough year or not it is essential to enter the new year with confidence ...

Do you know the impact chasing your dreams has on those closest to you?

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is so easy to get your head down and work harder and harder in order to achieve your goals But what about those closest to you, what impact does yo...

Marcus Rashford - Dealing with social media stick

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

During the festive period, JJ watched the Marcus Rashford Documentary on BBC  It follows Rashford's journey in trying to ensure that all kids in need...

Merry Christmas..

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Make sure you continue to follow the Football Mindset journey over the festive period on the Instagram page

The Scottish Cup Final and reacting to conceding a goal

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Celtic clinched a domestic quadruple treble against Heart of Midlothian in last Sunday's Scottish Cup final What an achievement! But I think there are...

Lewandowski and setbacks

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pre-order your copy of Master your confidence - The elite footballer's guide to high performance  click here to pre order Order it today to ensure yo...

It is tough being rejected isn't it?

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rejection is something that happens to everyone in their life at some point, maybe it has happened to you? Your talent as a footballer or even your pa...

What did I learn from interviewing players for Master your confidence?

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael McGovern, Lee McCulloch, Simon Ferry, Jim Magilton and John Collins amongst many others were interviewed for the upcoming Football Mindset boo...

CONFIDENCE: Forget what you have been told about it up to this point

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe confidence is not a weakness like you have been led to believe up to this point in your career? JJ explains why that is the case in this episode

Sheff Utd: How to keep going when you are low on confidence and belief

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sheffield United are stuck at the bottom of the table with 1 point from 12 games So how can they keep going if confidence and belief are low from such...

Self Doubt: How I plan to overcome my self doubt

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Self Doubt: How I plan to overcome my self doubtEven though JJ is a mental skills coach, that doesn't mean he doesn't experience feelings such as self...

This is your opportunity to remove the self doubt that is holding you back!

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If nothing changes then nothing changes Here is a chance for you to step forward and begin to remove the mental barriers that you feel are currently h...

Freddie Flintoff: It is too late for him but not for you

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is based around Freddie Flintoff's interview with Eddie Hearn on his podcast No Passion, No Point In it, Flintoff speaks about regrets...

"You always focus on the negatives"

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is something that a coach said to JJ in his early days when he used to throw a TV in the back of his car and go and talk to kid's teams in order ...

Diego Maradona: How can his death help you play with more freedom?

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Diego Maradona sadly passed away on the 25th November 2020 But what can you take from the events since his death that can help you release the shackle...

How well do you prepare mentally for training?

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about the importance of being switched on mentally before training and uses examples from Bobby Robson, Real Madrid, Celtic, Rangers and Mona...

Struggling with playing forward? Try this

04 Dec 2020

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Taking risks and playing forward is an essential part of the game for any footballer who is looking to play at the very top consistently  When you fi...

This does my balls in!!!

03 Dec 2020

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Some may see it as a rant but JJ is serious and 100% backs the message that he is putting out in this episode... What do you think about what he says?...

Bobby Moore: What was the best piece of advice he was given as a footballer?

02 Dec 2020

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Bobby Moore the West Ham and England legend lifted the World Cup for his country in 1966 But what was the best piece of advice that he was given whils...

Lack confidence due to supporter's opinions... but do they genuinely care?

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a footballer, you are getting judged 24/7 and it is easy to lack confidence and doubt yourself as a result. Social media, radio, newspapers or fans...

Is the festive period going to bring you self doubt?

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For so many players the festive period is a time where subconsciously they take their foot of the gas But whilst they drop things, it is your opportun...

4 years of not drinking alcohol!

27 Nov 2020

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There was a time where JJ thought that going a weekend without a night out and a drink was hard work But he has now gone 4 years without drinking alco...

The real reason you struggle with giving the ball away

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about his football 'career'.. in fact, 'journey' is probably a better word and reveals what held him back with the mental side of the game wh...

Setting goals... my aim for the podcast

25 Nov 2020

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Ever wondered what a simple way to map out how to achieve a target is? If so, this podcast will be music to your ears. JJ explains how he took his ide...

How do you react when an influential team mate is missing?

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You already have an excuse good to go for being poor and getting beat But do you take it or are you someone that grits the teeth and thrives when your...

Not long to go in a game, don't panic!

23 Nov 2020

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Not long to go in a game, don't panic! Going into the last 15 minutes of a game it is easy to panic, your decision making becomes compromised and your...

Pre Match - Build confidence by knowing you can play well tomorrow

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You can go into tomorrow's game focusing on everything that could go wrong and all the reasons you can't play well... or, you can... find out by liste...

3 things you can learn from me trying to record the Master your 'confidence' audiobook

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The past few days have been tough going with the recording and editing of the 'Master your confidence - The elite footballer's guide to high performan...

Master your confidence... the book

18 Nov 2020

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Master your confidence - the elite footballer's guide to high performance The book process is nearing completion It is getting closer and closer In th...

What is the point? Are you struggling with your football?

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever sit and think what is the point? Why bother bursting your balls every day when it doesn't seem to be making a difference? If you ask yours...

SCOTLAND ARE GOING TO THE EUROS! Why can't you achieve your dreams?

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every team and every player in that team has a story Allow yourself to be inspired by other's success If they can do it, why can't you? Do not be put ...

Build confidence by getting the reps in...

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you missing out on valuable opportunities to create confidence? There are more opportunities out there than you think. Listen to this episode to f...

If you are a footballer struggling for motivation... try this!

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Injury, isolation, not in the manager's plans... there are so many reasons why as a footballer you may struggle with motivation By doing what is said ...

Answer this one question to set yourself up for nailing your inner game

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is short and sharp. A bit like your training in the lead up to a match... If you are looking to improve your inner game then this ques...

Man City v Liverpool... how should you mentally prepare for a big game?

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Man City v Liverpool was undoubtedly the pick of the games from last weekend's fixture list. But as a professional footballer how should you prepare m...

This episode might piss you off!

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you are frustrated, angry and pissed off at not being where you want to be with your football career... give this episode a listen It may touch a n...

3 things to help you deal with going into isolation

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With this 'virus' still kicking about whether you are in a testing environment or not there is a chance that you may have to isolate at some point. Do...

How do you reduce self doubt when you get your chance?

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how to deal with the self-doubt you experience on your return after a long spell out of action? If so make sure you give this episode a ...

OPINIONS: They are not all true, why let them hold you back?

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 22 JJ talks about how not all opinions are true and why it is important that you take the time to understand whether the opinion that is cu...

Me being average as a footballer can help you be great

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Following on from episode 20, JJ talks about the driving force behind the podcast and what you can expect from it going forward. If you can avoid maki...

The FM podcast is back!!!

02 Nov 2020

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In this episode, JJ talks about why he hasn't put out a Football Mindset Podcast episode in the last 14 months and starts from a bit of a scratch toda...

Liverpool FC Champions of Europe: What can you learn from their success?

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool Football Club champions of Europe 2018/19 but what can you learn from them as a team and what can you learn from the likes of Jurgen Klopp, ...

CONSISTENCY: How do you maintain it after playing 4/5 good games?

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, JJ talks about a current client who struggles to maintain consistency after playing well for a few games. JJ also talks about how his...

Being confident in taking your opportunity

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about what you need to do in order to be confident that you can take an opportunity when it comes your way. Too many players get an opportuni...

#15 Not Giving a Fuck What Other People Think

07 May 2019

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Not giving a fuck what other people think JJ talks about why what you have been told up to this point about others peoples opinions might be the worst...

#14 Get your doubts and frustrations to work for you!

30 Apr 2019

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JJ talks about a recent social media post where he spoke about doubting himself and the reasons why. He goes on to talk about how he has got the reaso...

#13 "How do I improve my composure?"

22 Apr 2019

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"As a centre back how do I improve my composure when playing out from the back?" Daniel asked that question during the week and this week's podcast an...

#12 BIG GAME - Preparing for big games is not your problem but preparing for smaller ones might be

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

JJ talks about the session he did with Heart of Midlothian's Jake Mulraney before his Scottish Cup Semi Final against Inverness Caledonian Thistle on ...

#11 The one question you don't want to ask yourself at the end of your career

08 Apr 2019

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JJ talks a little about how he got Football Mindset to where it is today and what is the one question that you do not want to be asking come the end ...

#10 Rangers FC Alfredo Morelos Sent Off Again - How to deal with your anger and frustration on the park

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alfredo Morelos was sent off for the 5th time this season in the latest Old Firm Derby. JJ talks about what he believes Morelos needs to change in ord...

#9 Crisis Games and Crisis Moments

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As the international break comes to a close we take a look at Gordon Strachan's comments that Scotland lack players who have been in crisis games and...

#8 Missing chances, making mistakes and fighting to the end

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about what you can learn from Mo Salah, Virgil Van Dijk and James Milner who all had tough times at the weekend. One of the main things that s...