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This podcast provides psychological lessons for football players from professionals right down to grassroots!

Jolon Levene


    • Sep 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 68 EPISODES


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    #067 Football OCD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 11:43


    This episode marks the return of the FFF podcast for the 22/23 season. In this episode, a concept named 'Football OCD' is explored. A concept that describes being obsessed with developing your game. This is a mentality that should be adopted by all, especially at this stage of the season!

    #066 Season Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 7:57


    This episode is a step by step guide in effectively reflecting to build for the off and next season

    #065 Mental Recoveries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 14:35


    This episode highlights an array of incidents and how recoveries can be made in high pressured situations.

    #064 Big Game Player Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 16:47


    With the season coming to an end, we explore three methods you can apply that places you in the best mentality for the 'business end' of the season.

    #063 Mental Fragility: Pt. 1 - Scoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 16:05


    This episodes explores the famous saying 'You're most vulnerable when you've just scored'. We look at how this can stem from a mentality, with ways to alter thinking to be more empowering.

    #062 When The Coach Loses Faith In You

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 16:43


    This episode explores the mindset when the coach loses faith in you, and how a certain way of thinking can be damaging. An alternative way of thinking is introduced - alongside strategies to empower yourself and change your narrative.

    #061 Last Minute Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 15:57


    This episode focuses on the mindset that following a negative result, one's performance intensity improves. The aim is to equip listeners with the ability to heighten performance intensity, without the presence of a negative result.

    #060 Zlatan Like Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 12:54


    This episode explores the level of confidence shown in football's most outwardly confidence players: Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Sanchez then shows how we all can take elements from Zlatan's confidence level and apply ourselves.

    #059 Pride to the Side

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 12:09


    This episode highlights another method to help close the season effectively

    #058 The Leader in You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 14:23


    This episode seeks to inspire all athlete's to unlock their inner leader during the last quarter of the season

    #057 Effectiveness of Alter-Ego's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 15:07


    This episode has been made to increase awareness of what an alter-ego is, how it can be used in football and it's effectiveness. There will be an episode to follow that will guide listeners into application.

    #056 Being Equipped For the Lows

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 15:04


    This episodes details the importance of equipping yourselves for the challenges that are possible throughout the season so that it has limited psychological (and then performance) damage.

    #055 Contingencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 13:23


    This episodes analyses recent sporting events, with a focus on how to add greater depth to your game

    #054 Surprise Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 8:57


    This episode is a foot note episode highlight the recent events in the game, with practice that can be applied by all

    #053 Accidents Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 12:16


    This episode provides a compartmentalizes the concept of mistakes, and introduces a method to prevent the term from negatively affecting your game.

    #052 Defeats From The Subconscious

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 15:31


    The first episode of the new year focuses on how easy for standards to drop against an 'inferior' opponent, and to be able to eradicate such way of thinking.

    #051 Politics!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 15:55


    This episodes explores the concept of politics in the game, and the most effective ways to handle mistreatment.

    #050 How To Take a Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 17:16


    In this episode, the two most effective methods in responding to defeats are shared on the mark of the 50th episode!

    #049.5 Self-Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 16:35


    This episode focuses on the power of our words, and how we can be responsible for confidence, or the lack of from what we say to ourselves.

    #049 For The Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 13:35


    This episode explores the most recent events in the Premier League, highlighting areas that can be of value to both coaches and players

    #048 Zoom in!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 12:49


    This can be considered as a footnote episode where the episode briefly expands on the topic of pressure

    #047 Pressure!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 17:51


    This episode is the beginning of a series on pressure and explores Manchester United's recent challenges with pressure, and the recent game against Liverpool.

    #046 Trust The Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 13:34


    This episode is a prelude to the next book that will be released on how we actively work towards our goals.

    #045 Mental Health 10 Commandments

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 23:41


    In light of the international break and World Mental Health Day, Sanchez provides a 10 Commandments of Mental Health list that we should practice to maintain or develop an empowered mindset.

    #044 The "Zone" w/ Arthur Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 29:12


    In honour of our American listeners, we speak to a player on American soil! This episode we are joined by Arthur Rogers who offers some psychological gems regarding playing in the zone and working towards optimal performance.

    #043 The 'Want-Away' - Lessons from Harry Kane

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 21:19


    This episode had to start off with a quick summary of the Anthony Joshua fight and progresses into lessons we can take. The lessons from AJ also links with today's topic of how to respond when things don't go your way. The aim is to ensure your performances, quality does not suffer when you feel you have been let down in the game.

    #042 "Full of Wisdom" w/ Montel Agyemang

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 23:45


    This episode I touch base with the multi faceted Montel Agyemang. He share's his wisdom from his experience in the pro game, how he is currently building his brand and his take on football's recent events.

    #041 "Extra-Curricular"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 15:38


    This episode can be considered as PSA to ensure that throughout the season, there is time for balance. A lack of can lead to a mental fatigue, which then can have serious consequences on your physical output. Balance is then broken into tangible tasks. There is also an important message for athlete's regarding the investment in their post competitive careers.

    #040 "Super Jack!!" - A Breakdown on Jack Wilshere

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 26:37


    This is a response to the Athletic interview with Jack Wilshere, where he opens up and shares his recent thoughts, concerns and regrets. This episode is not only a tribute to Jack, it includes some sport psych lessons we can also learn.

    #039 Looking Ahead: 2021/22 Mindset w/ Brendan Kiernan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 31:12


    As we return for season 3 of the FFF podcast, we start with a mindset the can best equip you for not only the start of the season, but to endure some of the season's challenges across the next 9 months. We are joined by Walsall forward Brendan Kiernan who offers his experience, which includes some important take-home messages

    #038 Season Wrap Up! w/ Drew Spence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 26:01


    For the final episode of the season, we touch base with Chelsea Women's legend Drew Spence. We look at the recent Champions League final defeat and overall success this season (4:00); the importance of setting goals and Chelsea's targets they set for the season (05:45). We look at how Drew has been able to stay on top of her game at the top level for 14 years (09:00); dealing with politics in the game (17:00) and her greatest asset on the mental side of her game (20:30).

    #037 Semi-Final Pressure part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 21:08


    This is a continuation from the last episode as we explore how the Champions and Europa League semi finalists handled their respective pressures. This is followed by a think piece on how you can channel pressure in a way that compliments rather than compromises performance.

    #036 Mindset Breakdown: Semi-Final Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 17:15


    As we approach the business end of the season, we touch on the recent semi-finals in European football. At a time where stakes are high, and pressure is present for every team - some more than others. In this episode we explore the origin and psychodynamics of pressure, which will help improve our understanding of how pressure can effect your game. There's a 'watch task' assignment for listeners to look out for during the 2nd legs.

    #035 Keep The 'Same Energy'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 15:32


    This episode is focus on reflection and the importance of maintaining the quality of reflection following successful and unsuccessful games.

    #034 A Performance Mentality Conversation w/ Sam Morsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 28:39


    In an episode full of topics and gems, we introduce Egypt international Sam Morsy and explore how he has settled in his first season at Middlesbrough (05.00). We then look back at his time at Wigan, and the added responsibility as club captain - leading his team during administration (07.00). Sam shares his views on essential leadership traits (11.00) and a psychological tool that should be introduced as early as possible in academy football (17.00). This episodes concludes with some guidelines to compete during Ramadan (27.00).

    #033 Take a Gamble! Having a Strong End to the Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 24:08


    This episode starts with a recap from last weeks topic on body language (01.00). We then proceed to explore how taking a game is a mindset that should be applied by all players - in each position. We then look at players that gambled over the weekend, and identify lessons we can take from them (08.00). To conclude, we breakdown ways you can gamble from every position on the pitch (15.30).

    #032 Crunch Time - Having a Strong End to the Season!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 16:43


    This episode is the first of a series of episodes on essentials tool that will help players have a strong close to their season(s). The first tool is body language. We explore the areas the body language can impact (self, team mates and opposition, 04:30), followed by strategies that can be applied to use body language to not only have a positive effect your future actions, but also alter the actions of your surroundings - to your advantage!

    #031 Shoot Your Shot! Lessons from Erik Lamela

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 18:01


    Starting off with some wise words from Thierry Henry, we highlight his comments on repetition and habit. We then move on to Erik Lamela's Rabona strike and lessons we can take from this goal (02:00). After highlighting a 'shoot your shot' mentality, we explore how you can apply this mentality to raise your game (4:00), with daily applications (10:00).

    #030 'Fight or Flight' - Lessons from Mason Mount

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 12:22


    'Fight or Flight' is a moment that exposes human instinct. This occurs when we are presented with a scenario where our mind's either perceive as a challenge or threat. We explore the article on Mason Mount where he was presented with a 'scenario' (1:30), then move on to how he responded (5:00). Finally, we touch on some ways that we can learn from him and apply to our playing circumstances (07:30).

    #029 Moods & Mistakes - Lessons from recent Premier League aciton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 22:44


    We explore some of the recent events in the Premier League; namely Liverpool and their form (2:30), Xhaka and his mistakes, and the brain's role in making irrational decisions (08:30). We then explore the negative thought processing that would occur following a run of bad form, and following mistakes (12:00). This episode then concludes with alternative and empowering thought processing that is helpful to performance levels (18:00).

    #028 Long Term Setbacks - Lessons from Ilkay Gundogan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 16:55


    This episode we undergo another case study, but this time with Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. We explore his injury history and identify the psychological challenges he may have faced 2:37 during his more lengthy injuries. We conclude by revealing three steps that Gundogan would have applied to have now had his most successful season.

    #027 Lessons from Jesse Lingard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 27:44


    In this episode, we explore a timeline of the last 18 months for Jesse Lingard. We explore some incidents that can add value to players, but also coaches. First we explore how personal factors can affect performance, and how to handle this in the least debilitative way (4:00). The importance of players to know what makes them 'tick' and for coaches to recognise this is discussed (14:50). The vital tools to manage online scrutiny is also revealed (18:00). Lastly, we explore the work that he has put in to return to the game in top form (22:20).

    #026 Home "Disadvantage?" w/ Antonio German

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 25:39


    In this episode, we explore the effect of the home crowd and how their absence can affect players (02:50). Forward Antonio German shares his experience in playing Premier League football, their crowds and his experience overseas playing in front of over 100,000 fans (09:00). We also identify strategies to equip you with the ability to overcome the current home 'disadvantage'.

    #025 - #SUBMAX EXTENDED

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 10:48


    This episode provides an additional perspective of the #submax concept that Sanchez introduced on episode #005.

    #024 Philosophies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 13:06


    This episode covers an essential principle that every player should have, there is also more than philosophy and this is broken down in this episode!

    #023 Bad Habits - Referencing Raheem Sterling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 18:49


    In this episode we explore one of the worst habits in football. This habit can alter the result of the game for your team. We explore the positive affect that it can have on your opponents (06:00), how it can deflate your team (07:28), and incite pressure on both yourself and teammates (11:00). This is followed by identifying an alternative perspective (13:50), which will develop into a mental skill that eradicates this bad habit (15:30).

    #022 NO EXCUSES!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 13:02


    First episode of the year starts off with acknowledging the restrictions that many players worldwide are facing. Some have football completely cancelled! In this episode, we explore some ways to best navigate through this difficult period. First step in acceptance, then exploring the areas you can control during this time, and scheduling!

    #021 (Quarter Season) Audit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 15:20


    As we conclude the year, it's important to take some time to reflect. This episode provides the steps to reflect on this season's progress by identifying the areas to praise yourself, highlighting the areas to develop and implementing actions plans to work towards your season goal(s) for the rest of the season.

    #020 Managing Crowd Pressures

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 21:14


    In light of the return of crowds for some teams, it's worth exploring the effect that this will have for players. We look at the positive effect that the crowd have, and also the effect that can harm performance. Sanchez makes a bold prediction about how this will effect teams going into the Christmas period, followed by some strategies to help cope with the pressures of the crowd.

    #019 The Bruno Fernandes vs Mourinho Mindset (Expectations)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 21:11


    This episode is inspired from the latest Premier League action over the weekend. We explore Bruno Fernandes statement on a recent podcast appearance (02.00), and explore the lessons and consequences of his statement. We then compare with Jose Mourinho's recent statement on the same topic (15.00). We compare the psychological implications from both statements, identifying the ideal way to process goals and ambitions.

    #018 Playing Abroad w/ Matt Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 32:22


    Apologies for the audio complications on this episode. On episode 18, we talk to Englishman Matt Watson - who has just earned his 16th professional season in the United States. We explore his journey in English football, to him taking the leap of faith to being one of the first Englishman to venture into American professional football playing at the highest level in the MLS. Matt shares some MLS stories, while we identify one of the key factors that go into a 'smooth' international transition. He shares some of the important lessons he's learned over time.

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