Ajax produce technically outstanding players, but this one characteristic goes under the radar: They produce players who are brave. Who always want the ball. When you’ve been conditioned to fear the ball by worse environments, it’s natural to struggle with confidence. But you don’t have to keep enduring that struggle. Drop me a message for a free football confidence starter guide 🫶
You wanted to be an attacker when you grew up for one simple reason: to enjoy the game! And when you’re playing with that enjoyement, you play your best football. Do you agree?
If you can relate bro, you’re not alone. I used to struggle with this exact problem every single week, and it was so frustrating. But there is a skill behind performing on matchdays. Drop me a message for a free mental performance starter guide for football.
The higher up you play, the harder the mental side becomes… Intense criticism and insane expectations are always present. That means that mental resilience is a non-negotiable. Drop me a message on Instagram if you’d like a free masterclass on building confidence for football 💆♂️
Pressure is not a sign you don’t know what you’re doing. It can mean many things, including: • You’re outside your comfort zone (a good thing!) • You care about playing well! Learning to embrace pressure is a crucial part of your development as an athlete. Drop me a message if you want help performing under pressure 📈
The pros have ridiculous levels of technique, but this is the most underrated quality that sets them apart from the rest. Antoine Semenyo’s process here shows you exactly how to respond when things don’t go your way on the pitch.
Objectives are important, but don’t forget to enjoy the game. As we get older it’s so easy to forget that we started playing football because we love it. I believe you play your best football when you’re enjoying the process. Drop me a message if you want to get back to your best!
If Bellingham is the reincarnation of Zidane, then Pedri is the reincarnation of Iniesta. Every time I watch either play, I’m convinced that they’re the best in the world right now. But I bet neither player cares what the other is doing. They focus on their own game, their own team, and their own unique ability. We can learn a lot from that approach as players. If you know your strengths - lean into them. If you don’t, drop me a message and I’ll help you to find them.