Finals Football ‘Jitters'

 Feeling anxious in high-stress situations is a normal part of life. Letting your son/daughter know that experiencing Finals Football ‘jitters' are...
GOLDCOASTUNITEDFC.COM.AU Sep 12

The Grateful Footballer

In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude is a way for people to...
GOLDCOASTUNITEDFC.COM.AU Sep 6

The Self Believing Footballer

Beliefs and Expectations: Beliefs and expectations are powerful drivers of human behavior. They influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions. They...
GOLDCOASTUNITEDFC.COM.AU Aug 29

The Well Rested Football

Research has demonstrated that sleep is paramount for footballers to be healthy in mind and body. The Importance of Sleep for a Youth Football...
GOLDCOASTUNITEDFC.COM.AU Aug 23

The Resilient Footballer

 Building resilience is crucial for young football players as it helps them navigate the inevitable ups and downs of the game. The Oxford...
GOLDCOASTUNITEDFC.COM.AU Aug 16

The Fuelled Footballer

Football is a sport that demands peak physical performance. To achieve and sustain this, proper nutrition is paramount. Parents are pivotal to...
GOLDCOASTUNITEDFC.COM.AU Jul 31

Sport Performance Anxiety (SPA)

What is anxiety? It's important for your son/daughter to know that it's normal to feel anxious about their football from time to time. Anxiety is...
GOLDCOASTUNITEDFC.COM.AU Jul 19

THE MOTIVATED FOOTBALLER

Mid-season is a good time for you to help your son/daughter maintain their motivation to keep their football dream alive. Motivation is essential...
GOLDCOASTUNITEDFC.COM.AU Jul 12

Push for A-League to restore Gold Coast United: 'The crowds were fantastic'

The Socceroos will play Bahrain in a World Cup qualifier on the Gold Coast, where coach Graham Arnold reckons the return of an A-Leagues outfit...
FTBL.COM.AU Jul 4

            THE OPTIMISTIC FOOTBALLER

What is Optimism?  Optimism is a mental attitude characterised by hope and confidence in success and a positive future. Optimists tend to view...
GOLDCOASTUNITEDFC.COM.AU Jun 17
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