Handling Pressure
Pressure comes from lots of places: matches, parents, coaches, teammates, and yourself. Learning to deal with it is part of growing up in sport.
Reflection Questions
Use these questions as starting points for your reflection.
Do I feel nervous before matches? How do I deal with it?
Am I putting too much pressure on myself to be perfect?
Do I feel pressure from anyone outside of football (parents, friends)?
What helps me calm down when I feel stressed about a game?
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Staying Motivated
Every player goes through patches where football feels hard or boring. Recognising it early and finding ways to reignite the spark matters.
Self-Awareness as a Player
Knowing your own strengths, weaknesses, emotions, and habits. The best players are honest with themselves about where they are.
My Playing Identity
Figure out who you are as a player. What kind of footballer do you want to be? Your identity shapes how you train and play.