Erica Parkinson’s mindset coach Martin Fairn explains the importance of mental preparation in football

How much attention do we really pay to the mental side of football, particularly when it comes to young players?

It’s easy to focus on talent, technical ability and performances on the pitch, but what happens when a young player has to deal with the expectations that come with reaching the highest level, the pressure to constantly prove themselves and the scrutiny that comes with playing the game professionally?

These are some of the questions Sports News Blitz sub-editor Nicole Powell explored in a recent interview with Martin Fairn, co-founder and CEO of Gazing Red2Blue.