Mental training
Our mental coaches, Hallgeir Martinsen and Bjørn-Inge Flå, have solid expertise in helping football players perform better and become the best version of themselves. Through FPN, we can now offer group sessions differentiated by age, with themes such as:
Mastery vs. Performance
Here you will learn how we as football players can think (directional orientation) to get the most out of training and matches, and increase the likelihood of performing at our best in every session, standing strong through adversity, and staying focused on ourselves and our own development as players, thereby preserving and building self-confidence in our training.
Goal Setting
Setting good goals is one of the best motivational strategies we have for development. By having a solid structure in your goal-setting work, it's easier to know what you're working toward and therefore put in the training that's needed.
Visualization
You will learn what visualization is and how you can put it into practice. 99.8% of all elite athletes report that they use visualization in their training, and we know it's a powerful tool for building self-confidence and self-efficacy, but it can also be used to learn new techniques and to heal injuries.
Self-talk
Self-talk is a tool you can use to build self-confidence and self-efficacy. Most of the thoughts we have are unconscious, and we humans are wired to dwell on worries, and this "train of thought" often leaves the station without us being aware of it. Here you will learn more about becoming aware of these thoughts and how to work with them.
Self-confidence
What is self-confidence? How does it differ from self-esteem? Here you will learn how to work on self-confidence through simple exercises.
Stress Management
We dive deep into what stress is, set in a sporting context, also called arousal level. Many football players find that they cope better with physical stress before matches and the like once they have learned more about what happens in the body and why it happens. You will also get exercises for how to control your arousal, both up and down.
Sleep and Recovery
You will gain a better understanding of, among other things, how important sleep is for recovery and performance. We will also cover what recovery is and what steps you can take to optimize it for yourself. A trap many fall into is training far too hard, often over a long period, and not understanding why they aren't getting better, faster, or stronger. The body is not a machine, and it's important to find a balance between training and rest. Overtraining and, in the worst case, burnout unfortunately break down many athletes.