Demystifying Mental Toughness22 Okt 2021

087 From Professional Football and Goalkeeping to Physiotherapy

Today I'm joined with Carl Bell who played football at Newcastle United's academy from the age of 13 and progressed to reserve team level before injuries meant he pursued a career in physiotherapy. He is now a partner at Functional Intelligent Training and a sought after and very knowledgeable physiotherapist.

Carl was a goalkeeper, so we go on to discuss the unique pressures of goalkeeping, and how this impacted his enjoyment of the game. We also talk about his career now and the psychology around recovery and rehabilitation. Enjoy tuning in!

Key Takeaways include:

It's an individual thing, the mindset of a goalkeeper will depend on how they perceive pressure.
You can train immensely hard and do really well, yet one mistake can stick with you, it can be a mental battle.
Goalkeeping can be a lonely position, you've got another 10 players around you looking and counting on you.
Goalkeeping coaches have a big responsibility in the way that they support their players.
As a physiotherapist, you need to consider how you manage the person as well as the injury to get the best from them, always coming back to what does the injury need.
Soft skills are important to reassure people when their injured, helping them focus on what they can do
Often people are looking for quick fixes which can be a challenge.

Connect with Carl Bell:

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Website

Connect with David Charlton

Download THE FOCUSED ATHLETE CHECKLIST

Join David @ The Sports Psychology Hub

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Helpful Podcast Episodes

Podcast Ep08: Brendan Pearson - Academy Football, Professional Football, Injuries and Early Retirement

Podcast Ep015: Nick Grantham - Essential Elements of Rest and Recovery

Podcast Ep049: James Maurice – How Does Sport Psychology In Elite Football Academies Help

Podcast Ep065 Amy Izycky - Encouraging Mentally Healthy Cultures in Sport

Podcast EP077: Danny Thomas - Before, During and After Professional Football

Other Useful Resources

Goalkeeping Psychology Resources

Blog - Goalkeeping at Your Best Under Pressure

Blog - How to Respond to Goalkeeping Mistakes

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