How coaches can support their players to manage worry

ENCOURAGE

Encourage them to talk openly and honestly about their concerns, fears, and worries.

IDENTIFY

Help them to identify the source of their worry and develop strategies to address it.

GUIDANCE

Offer them guidance and support to develop and practice relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation.

SELF-TALK

Assist them to develop a habit of using positive self-talk to counter negative thoughts and worry.

POSITIVITY

Help them to develop a positive attitude and mindset, and encourage them to reframe negative thoughts into more positive ones.

FEEDBACK

Provide them with regular feedback and support to help them build their confidence and self-esteem.

GOALS

Support them to set realistic goals and expectations for themselves, and provide them with the tools and resources they need to achieve them.

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About the Podcast

The Football Mental Health Alliance

Mental Health Tools for Grassroots Football

The Football Mental Health Alliance podcast is dedicated to delving into the topic of mental health in the football world. Each episode features well-known experts and ex-professional athletes who share their knowledge and personal experiences with mental health. Our guests will provide advice and insights on how to support yourself or those in your care who may be experiencing mental health conditions.

This podcast is for you if you are a fan of professional football clubs, a member of a football community, or involved in grassroots football at any level. We believe that mental health is an important topic that deserves to be addressed and understood in all aspects of the football world.

We will cover a wide range of mental health topics in each episode. Our guests will share their experiences and provide practical advice on how to deal with these challenges while also supporting those around you.

So come along with us as we investigate the relationship between mental health and football. Listen to our podcast to gain valuable insights, helpful tips, and important information that can assist you or someone you care about in managing their mental health and thriving both on and off the pitch.

About your host

Danny Matharu

Actor. Model. Stable Genius. Public Figure. Social Influencer.

Not really... I'm simply someone who is interested in personal development and learning how people have become successful.

The road to success is often a lonely, narrow one, littered with mistakes, learnings, scars and disappointments.

This project is purely a selfish one. It gives me a reason to get myself in front of people who have walked the Narrow Road and learn from them. With this, I reckon that I find this type of person interesting, then other people will also.