My only regret is not doing this years ago – sessions worth more than any other training combined
My son is 15 and plays football. He has a great deal of ability but very little self belief. Over the years I've spent a small fortune on new boots, new kit, extra coaching, 121's etc. they've all been good and played a part in his development, but the sessions that he's had with Jake have been worth more than any of these things combined.
He's better equipped now to deal with mental 'traps', criticism / negative comments and negative thoughts, and it’s beginning to show in how he plays. He's much more positive now, he's taking more risks, he's getting forward more, he's started scoring goals again, and he's getting more and more confident with each and every game. My focus as a parent was almost always on his physical and technical development, never once considering the psychological side of things. My only regret is not doing this years ago.
Josh
Academy Footballer