Proactive Mindset in Football: Why Top Performers Don’t Wait for Crisis

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In this bite sized clip, performance coach Matt Young dives into why most players only seek help when things fall apart and why the best athletes do the opposite. We explore emotional preparation, proactive mindset habits, and the difference between waiting for a crisis versus building resilience every day. Matt shares insights from football, elite sport and his work with clubs, highlighting how emotional readiness underpins consistency, confidence and long-term success.

If you want to move from reactive to proactive performance, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways.

To check out the full episodes:
Ep296 – Matt Young - How Emotional Control Influences Confidence and Performance - https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/em...
Ep295 – Matt Young - How Emotional Control Builds Resilience and Freedom in Sport - https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/em...

For more on all things emotional control, check out these resources:
Blog - Coach Development: Helping Athletes Overcome Fear of Failure - https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/co...

Blog - Do you REALLY want to succeed? - https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/do...

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