About John — The Coach Behind The Confident Footballer Blueprint™
I wasn’t the lad with the 10-year pro career.
Didn’t play at Wembley. Didn’t have agents chasing me.
But what I did have — was a head full of noise as a player… and a deep obsession with understanding it as a mindset coach.
What makes one player crumble under pressure — and another play free?
Why do some lads thrive in the Championship… while others hide when it matters?
Fast forward 4,000+ 1:1 sessions — and now I work with pros across Serie A, English Championship, Scottish Premiership, MLS and beyond. Quiet lads with big potential. Big characters who’ve lost their spark. Academy talents stepping up. Premier League hopefuls grinding in the shadows.
What I give them?
A system for winning the real battle — the one between their ears.
This isn’t motivational it's transformational.
It’s The Confident Footballer Blueprint™ — a no-BS process built from proven results, lived experience, psychology, performance tools, and a deep respect for the mental toll this game takes.
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What I believe:
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Your real opponent is you.
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You don’t rise to your level of talent — you fall to your level of mindset.
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What you think of you is king.
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So if you’re stuck in second-guessing…
Overthinking every touch…
Performing well in training but going quiet when the lights come on —
Know this: you’re not broken.
You just need to reset the inner game.
The players I work with aren’t just chasing confidence — they’re chasing control.
Control over their mind.
Control over pressure.
Control over how they show up when it matters.
Some are stepping up to bigger clubs.
Some are coming back from injury.
Some just want to play with the shackles off again.
But deep down, they’re all fighting the same opponent: themselves.
I don’t just work with one “type” of professional player.
From young pros battling doubt and noise…
To internationals prepping for major tournaments…
To senior lads quietly losing their edge —
The inner game doesn’t care what level you’re at.
The Confident Footballer Blueprint™ has helped players across the Championship, SPL, MLS, Serie A and beyond.
And here’s what some of them had to say:
"When I moved to Celtic, the expectations changed overnight. Working with JJ helps me stay focused, deal with the noise, and trust what got me there in the first place. I’ve been able to enjoy it and perform without getting lost in it."
Luke McCowan, Glasgow Celtic
"Leading a club like Charlton comes with expectation — and opportunity. JJ and the Confident Footballer Blueprint™ helps me stay clear-minded, level, and focused on what matters. My mental game is a huge part of how I’ve shown up this season, both for myself and the lads."
Greg Docherty, Charlton Athletic
"How I felt before games was unpredictable. It was like a coin flip. The support I’ve had from John has been top class. It’s helped me perform with far more clarity and taken my game to another level. I'd encourage any player to get involved."
John Souttar, Glasgow Rangers
"The Confident Footballer Blueprint™ has improved how I think, how I lead, and how I respond under pressure. That mental side of the game makes a real difference week to week."
Jordan Williams, Portsmouth
"Moving to Charlton was a big step, but the mindset work helped me. Mentally, I went in ready. It’s made a massive difference in how I train, how I think, and how I show up daily."
Josh Edwards, Charlton Athletic
"Coming back from a serious achilles injury, The Confident Footballer Blueprint™ helped me separate who I am from what I do. That shift has been massive."
Chris Cadden, Hibernian
"Since working together, I’ve felt much clearer and calmer on and off the pitch. The mindset work has been a big part of how I’ve grown over the last year."
Jack MacKenzie, Plymouth Argyle
"The Confident Footballer Blueprint™ has given me the tools to stay grounded, especially through big moments in my career. It’s helped me stay true to myself and perform with confidence."
Lawrence Shankland, Heart of Midlothian
"Before working with JJ, I’d never really thought about the mental side. Now I feel stronger, more confident, and better prepared — both on and off the pitch."
Scott Wright, Birmingham City
Still stuck in your own head? Let’s change that.
Apply for a 1:1 Strategy Call.
We’ll get clear on what’s going on between your ears — and if The Confident Footballer Blueprint™ is the right fit, we go to work.
