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Ross Preston - Challenger Mindset: Psychology, Resilience and Confidence in Grassroots Football
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Ross Preston of Challenger Mindset, joins FMHA founder, Danny Matharu on this episode.
Challenger Mindset is a sport psychology and mindset training consultancy founded by Ross Preston (SEPiT).
Ross is passionate about empowering amateur to elite athletes and performers to manage their minds, perform to their potential and become the version of themselves they want to be.
He has experience supporting youth and adult athletes from amateur to elite level, following placement roles in Manchester United's Academy and in the match officials department in the Rugby Football League. Alongside this, Ross has worked with young people in education for several years.
Education and Training
- SEPAR Training (Ongoing)
- MSc Sport Psychology
Placement: RFL Match Officials - Sport Psychology Support
- BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology
Placement: Manchester United - Academy Performance Support
Ross and Danny discuss:
What sports psychology is and why it's crucial for footballers at all levels, particularly at the grassroots level.
What are some common psychological challenges that young players face and how coaches and parents/carers can recognise them.
What resilience means in a football context.
What exercises or practices grassroots coaches can use to build resilience in their players.
How parents and caregivers can support the development of resilience in young footballers.
What are some signs that a player might be struggling with low confidence and how this could be linked to their mental health.
"Quick wins" that coaches or parents can implement to boost player confidence in the short term.
How longer-term strategies for building confidence can be integrated into regular training and parenting methods.
Some practical takeaways that coaches, parents, and players can start implementing immediately to improve mental health.
Ross can be found at: https://www.challenger-mindset.com/
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