Description
Great performances don't start at kick-off. They start with how you prepare.
In this episode, Rio Ferdinand reveals the visualisation routine that helped change his game - and the lessons he took away from working with a sports psychologist.
From studying your opponents to mentally rehearsing key moments before kick-off, Rio explains how visualisation can help young footballers prepare with greater confidence, anticipate challenges and imagine themselves coming out on top.
Rio breaks down three key steps:
📚 Do your homework - Study your opponent and understand their strengths, weaknesses and tendencies.
💭 Visualise how to beat them - Imagine yourself in real match situations, preparing for different challenges and seeing yourself succeed.
🗓️ Build a routine - Set specific times to visualise the night before a game and again on the morning of the match.
We filmed an full Mentality Course with Rio Ferdinand to help you learn how to think like a pro. 📲 Watch the full course on the Train Effective app here:
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