5 ways to improve your football game in 2023
With a new year already well underway, we thought now would be a good time to reflect on some of the ways you can improve your football performance in 2023.
With a new year already well underway, we thought now would be a good time to reflect on some of the ways you can improve your football performance in 2023.
Identify your goals
One of the best and easiest ways to improve your football performance in 2023 is by identifying clear goals for the year ahead. Be specific about what they are and how you are going to achieve them, so that your plan is not overwhelming or vague. For example, if your goal is to train harder this year, think about how you can realistically achieve that goal.
Could you increase training from once, to twice a week? Could you extend your training sessions from 60 to 90 minutes? Could you put your phone away during training so that your mind is focused on your game? Suddenly your objective is specific and much easier to achieve!
BE OPEN TO feedback
Hearing feedback can be hard, especially when you’ve been working hard or if you’re having a tough day. But embracing feedback and suggestions for improvement will have a huge impact on your football training and game performance. Try to take the feedback practically and think about the positive impact it could have on your performance, rather than viewing it as a criticism. At Strive, we see constructive feedback as one of the most effective ways to improve your game and personal performance. If you’re not sure about the feedback, ask the person to clarify or elaborate.
Keep fit
Sure, your football training is important, but it’s not the only type of training that you can undertake to improve your game. Stamina is a key component of fitness and will put you in the best position to last the full 90 minutes of a game. Cycling can be fantastic in helping with this - not only is it a fun way to develop stamina and leg strength, but it’s also a great form of non impact training - so get out on two wheels!
Enjoy the game!
A recent study by Warwick University found that when we enjoy something, we improve our performance on average by 12%. Apply this theory to your football training by having fun, relaxing and enjoying the game and this will pay dividends in your performance.
Commit to regular one to one training sessions with Strive
Our elite football training sessions are tailored to the individual, meaning we can coach you to achieving your goals and staying focused on the areas that you need to improve. Book a session today to start 2023 in the best way possible!