Players, Skyrocket Your Football (Soccer) Results with Mental Training
By Craig Townsend
Clinical Hypnotherapist, Mental Trainer & Founder of
NeuroFrequency Programming™
A groundbreaking multi-layered method that blends advanced mind techniques with various brainwave frequencies to unlock deeper potential, dissolve limiting patterns, and rewire your subconscious for lasting transformation. Learn more about NeuroFrequency Programming™ and the Multi-Track Transformation System™ →
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Until the turn of the century, players and teams never trained their minds in preparation for a match, except the absolute top players.
But as competition keeps getting tougher, stronger, and more professional, more and more coaches began contacting me, searching for that 'X factor' for their teams over their opponents.
Frustrated coaches would often ask for help with specific issues, sharing stories like "My players are great in practice all week, but they are not firing on game day!"
Overcoming these issues is easier than most think.
I teach the same mind techniques that Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, and other legends used throughout their careers. Simply put, they work.
Modern physical training is reaching peak professionalism. There are now very few ways left to gain a massive edge.
That's why players, coaches, and teams are turning to mental training - because the mind remains one of the last powerful game-changers.
They are often amazed at just how quickly they can transform their results by simply training their minds.
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🔓 Breaking Through the Barriers to Success
You see, all the usual competition problems that hold players back, such as nerves, doubts, intimidation, or lack of belief, can steadily dissolve with the right mental techniques.
Once those barriers are out of the way, there is not much left to stop you.
And that is when something powerful takes over - positive expectation, deep self-belief, and a warrior-like team mentality. Your mindset flips to: “They should be worried, not us.”
Once the internal engine running your performance is tuned with precision mind strategies, the improvement on the field becomes dramatic, instinctive, and automatic.
It feels like your senses and reflexes are razor-sharp, with an almost extra-sensory ability to anticipate what is coming before it even happens.
Training the mind might seem unfamiliar at first. Then players discover most champions are already doing it.
And then comes the big payoff - that moment when their results suddenly skyrocket.
And life is never quite the same again.
There is also one extra bonus: your opponents usually have no idea this kind of training even exists. Now that is a true win / win.
Mind mastery is just like mastering your ball skills. Instead, you have to train at the inner gym.
Develop unbreakable belief, stay focused under pressure, and learn how to pre-program performance in advance. The rewards are endless.
Like the many coaches and teams I have worked with over the past 20+ years, they soon discover how powerfully the mind influences their entire performance.
Working with your body's inner 'software' raises all areas of your performance. This is because the mind controls the body, not the other way around. Here are just a few of these areas:
On Field Advantages / Uses:
* Remaining in mental, physical, and emotional control, performing strongly under big game pressure
* Increasing belief and confidence when facing bigger, faster, or more skilled opponents
* Increasing acceleration and foot speed around the field
* Returning strongly after setbacks, slumps, or injuries
* Becoming more intuitive on the field, anticipating plays more successfully
* Improving concentration skills, ignoring player intimidation, game pressure, and crowd distractions
* Pre-programming areas of your on-field skills and performance with visualization
* Accessing the Zone The Zone is the peak performance state where your body runs directly from the subconscious Your subconscious is the powerhouse of peak performance, controlling all bodily movement, storing your training experience and muscle memory, and guiding your body with effortless efficiency and precision. Estimated to be 275,000 times more powerful than the conscious mind [University of Pennsylvania] . Movements flow naturally, distractions fade, and effort feels effortless as you perform at your absolute best. , achieving peak performance state more regularly
* Mentally rehearsing your entire bag of on-field skills, reinforcing maneuvers, kicking and ball skills, strategic plays, etc. (I provide a wide range of different imagery exercises you can work through below)
Part of being a major player is learning to be comfortable in your own skin - in other words, being comfortable with being a successful player, and handling the attention it attracts from teammates, coaches, and opponents (both positive and negative).
It is important to enjoy everything about the soccer experience, including the limelight. It is all part of learning the powerful success mentality required to be a top player.
Needless to say, visualization is a very popular method for this worldwide, as it allows you to mentally experience the entire event in advance before you step onto the field.
Champions Do Things Differently
"The mind is a powerful thing. When I visualize success and see myself performing at my best, it becomes a reality on the field."
- Lionel Messi
"Visualization is a key part of my training. I imagine myself scoring goals and making a difference in every game."
- Cristiano Ronaldo
"When I was younger, I used to visualize myself scoring wonder goals, dribbling through teams, and making big plays. When you play professionally, you realize how important this is for preparation."
- Wayne Rooney
"When I go to the press conference before the game, in my mind the game has already started."
- Jose Mourinho
This is an area you truly want to master.
From there, you will soon experience the mental state known as the Zone for the first time - the peak performance state where you feel you cannot do anything wrong. From that point, you never look back.
Implementing & Mastering These Techniques at Home
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For generations, athletes have relied on powerful techniques like visualization to gain a competitive edge. Now, with advancements in modern technology, these techniques have become even more sophisticated
I will outline some examples for you shortly, which you can practice at home (as effective do-it-yourself programs are what most people are asking for).
I have outlined the various options below to cater to different levels, so you can choose the best path you'd like to explore..
Training Options - For Different Standards, Levels & Skill Sets
Depending upon your level of experience and expertise, there are two distinct approaches to mental preparation - as below:
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Or for the ultimate in personalized training...
The next-level training is to check out NeuroFrequency Programming - a system of customized theta-level Theta brainwaves (4–8Hz): Unlocks heightened creativity, mental clarity, and subconscious alignment - ideal for accelerated learning, focus, and peak performance. mental training recordings, personalized to your exact needs, training, schedule, mindset, and competition challenges - to deal with confidence, focus, resilience, and overcoming nerves or lack of belief. For this, see 'Elite Mental Training' below.
Of course, if time is not an issue, you can always begin by doing the exercises manually - and if you are not satisfied, you can always progress to the next level - combining these and other techniques simultaneously, to accelerate results (see below).
And so for those committed to dedicating time to regular practice and reinforcement, I have provided a selection of options and info below you can work through, and explore further.
(if you have further questions - simply drop me an email)
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1. Embedding Positive Core Beliefs
This exercise, called a contemplation, embeds powerful new core beliefs within your subconscious, as these enormously influence performance.
Your beliefs - weak or strong - ultimately determine your results - and how far your potential can develop. They are the dominating force - more powerful than motivation, talent, ability, fitness, power, etc.
These are your 5 Core Beliefs list to instill, below. Focus on each point in the list for 30 seconds daily, thinking of positive thoughts related to the topic and reasons why it's true for you.
Do this until the reasons are true for you.
1. I am pure unstoppable resilience on the field.
2. I innovate and improvize on the field, and constantly create opportunites with my creativity.
3. My conditioning, speed and endurance are massive factors to my success.
4. I take the initiative and inspire my teammates through my performance.
5. I share an intuitive, invisible bond with my team.
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2. Visualization Exercises
Needless to say, the initial and primary visualization should be of yourself competing at your absolute peak of your performance - with as much, or as little, detail as you wish - while imagining experiencing great confidence and inner power while you are performing.
Do this each day, while in a relaxed state (directly before or after sleep are excellent times), and ensuring you use all your senses - ie. ensure the images are vivid, realistic, present-tense, positive, and without any external distractions.
While the results wont be as quick as using the audio recordings, slowly but surely this will bring about improvements, so be patient. As you progress in your development, consider integrating the following aspects to enhance your mind's capacity to visualize flawless performance.
As there are literally hundreds of different ways you can use imagery for various different purposes, I have included some options you can experiment with later on.
But for now, keep to the basics, and make sure you practice regularly.
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Mental Imagery Examples.....
* Executing a perfect pass - performing a precise and accurate pass to your teammate, seeing the ball travel in a straight line towards them.
* Making a successful tackle - timing your slide tackle perfectly, cleanly winning the ball from your opponent.
* Making quick decisions on the field - reacting quickly to changes in the game and making smart decisions on the fly.
* Staying calm under pressure - keeping your cool during high-pressure situations and making calculated moves.
* Scoring a goal - Visualize the ball hitting the back of the net as you make a perfect shot on goal.
* Communicating effectively with your teammates - clearly and effectively communicating with your teammates on the field.
* Anticipating your opponent's moves - being one step ahead of your opponent, anticipating their next move and reacting accordingly.
* Different scenarios before the game - and developing strategies for each one.
* Using visualization techniques during practice - mentally rehearsing different plays and scenarios during practice.
* Team chemistry - working to build a strong team chemistry and developing good relationships with your teammates.
* Staying resilient and mentally tough - staying mentally resilient, overcoming obstacles and bouncing back from setbacks or difficult situations.
* Staying disciplined and focused during training - staying disciplined and focused during training, working hard to improve your skills and technique.
* Visualizing successful outcomes - visualizing successful outcomes, seeing yourself scoring goals, making successful passes, and winning games.
* Confidence - believing in yourself and your abilities on the field.
* The feeling of success - visualizing the feeling of success, imagining how it will feel to achieve your goals and win games.
* Focused on the present moment - not getting distracted by past mistakes or future worries.
* Clear and achievable goals - working towards them with focus and determination.
3. Affirmations for Performance
You can also manually recite a mantra over and over again silently in your mind, which is a manual auditory method which can be targeted towards specific uses - plus work great to drown out nagging negative thoughts during performance.
Note: Ensure you use a great deal more repetition to create the necessary reinforcement, seeing these will be recited at the conscious, rather than subconscious, level. A manual way to get around this can be reciting mantras in the shower, which relaxes the mind and body.
Some examples below.. ensure the statements are positive, present-tense, and with no hidden or reverse negatives.
"I am a skilled and talented player" - ie. your own abilities can help build confidence and belief in your skills on the field.
"I am mentally tough and resilient" - ie. your mental strength can help you push through difficult situations and setbacks on the field.
"I am calm and focused under pressure" - ie. your ability to stay calm and focused can help you perform at your best even in high-pressure situations.
"I am fast and agile" - ie. your physical abilities can help you play with more speed and agility on the field.
"Strategic and tactical" - ie. your ability to think strategically and tactically can help you make better decisions and contribute more to your team’s success.
"I am consistent and relentless" - ie. your reliability can help you earn the trust of your teammates and coaches and become a valuable member of the team.
"Resilient and persistent" - ie. your ability to bounce back from setbacks and keep pushing forward can help you stay motivated and committed to your goals.
"I am a leader on and off the field" - ie. your leadership abilities can help you inspire and motivate your teammates to perform at their best.
"I am creative and innovative" - ie. your ability to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions can help you bring a unique perspective to your team’s playing style.
"I am calm, composed and controlled" - ie. your ability to stay composed and in control can help you stay focused on your goals and make better decisions on the field.
"I am adaptable and versatile" - ie. your ability to adapt to different situations and play different positions can help you become a more well-rounded player.
"I am unstoppable and relentless" - ie. your determination can help you stay focused on your goals and overcome obstacles to achieve success.
"I am a confident and reliable penalty taker" - ie. your ability to take penalties can help you stay calm and confident when taking penalty shots during games.
"I am focused and disciplined" - ie. your ability to stay focused and disciplined during games can help you avoid distractions and play at your best.
"I am a dynamic and explosive player" - ie. your explosive and dynamic abilities can help you improve your speed, agility, and explosiveness on the field.
"I am a creative and strategic playmaker" - ie. your ability to make creative and strategic plays can help you become a more valuable and impactful player for your team.
Listen...
* Audio – “The Power of Visualization & Belief”
Craig Townsend explains how these transform performance.
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