Luke O'Nien, a professional footballer for Sunderland, and Elite Performance Coach for Pro Footballers Rob Blackburne collaborate to create weekly podcasts aimed at young players who want to improve their performance, build confidence, and increase their chances of becoming professional footballers.
Luke O'Nien On Newcastle Away & Getting Over Mistakes
Important podcast this. We talk theory all the time, but how do you actually apply this when it matters? Luke had a massive game away at Newcastle on Sunday, and in the eighth minute, he made a mistake that cost Sunderland a goal. How do you come back from that? How do you overcome that? This is what we talk about in this podcast.
7 Mar 2025
The Top 5 Mistakes Parents Make In Their Football Journey
Luke, Martin, and Rob discuss common errors parents make during their child's football journey, highlighting the importance of supportive communication and realistic expectations.
28 Jul 2023
How To Be Your True Self Even In New Environments
Hosts Luke and Rob explore the challenges of maintaining authenticity in new environments, highlighting the importance of self-discovery and staying true to oneself despite external pressures.
10 Jul 2023
How To Deal With High Expectations
Rob and Luke explore the impact of expectations on performance, discussing how managing expectations can improve outcomes.
1 Jul 2023
How To Fuel For Better Performances With Richard Allison
Performance nutritionist Richard Allison, who worked with Arsenal, shares insights on common fueling mistakes among footballers and how to optimize nutrition for peak performance in this interview.
11 Jun 2023
My Football Journey With Jordan Hugill
Footballer Jordan Hugill recounts his journey to professional football, including overcoming adversity and working in other jobs before his big break, in an interview with Inner Game Academy Podcast.
1 Jun 2023
How to Be A World Class Captain
Luke and Rob explore the qualities of exceptional leaders and captains, highlighting the energy and adaptability required to excel with the captain's armband in this episode.
25 May 2023
What Should You Do In Pre-Season Rest Or Train?
Luke Worthington explores the crucial decision of resting versus training during the pre-season, emphasizing the importance of balancing physical recovery and mental preparation for optimal performance.
22 May 2023
How To Build Confidence For Performance
Luke explores the critical role of confidence in athletic performance, revealing how intention-based strategies cultivate unwavering self-belief, in this episode.
12 May 2023
How To Deal With Failure
Luke explores failure as a learning opportunity, sharing personal strategies for overcoming setbacks and extracting valuable lessons to propel forward.
5 May 2023
How To Manage With Luke Garrard
Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard shares his insights on the psychological aspects of football and the mindset shift required when transitioning from player to manager in this interview.
2 May 2023
How To Deal With Pressure
Luke and Rob explore effective pre-match and post-match strategies for managing pressure, drawing from Luke's Wembley experience and the impact of self-narratives.
20 Apr 2023
How To Deal With Football Trials
Hosts Luke and Rob discuss strategies for young footballers to manage nerves and maintain a positive mindset during football trials, enabling them to perform at their best in this interview episode.
13 Apr 2023
Focusing On The Process With Ali Al-Hamadi
Ali Al-Hamadi discusses his journey through Swansea City's academy, joining Wycombe Wanderers, and signing with AFC Wimbledon, highlighting how focusing on the process helps him score goals in this interview.
27 Mar 2023
Creating Unstoppable Confidence With Adebayo Akinfenwa
Adebayo Akinfenwa shares golden insights on creating unstoppable confidence and dealing with pressure, offering listeners actionable strategies to enhance their self-assurance in this interview.
27 Mar 2023
Dealing With Fear & Anxiety With Sports Psychologist Keval Patel
Sports psychologist Keval Patel discusses strategies for managing fear and anxiety in football, emphasizing acceptance and focusing on opportunities in this interview.
27 Mar 2023
How To Deal With Adversity & Build Resilience
Rob and Luke discuss strategies for footballers to handle adversity, train resilience, and focus on controllable factors to improve their performance; this is a discussion episode.
Who has been a guest on Inner Game Academy Podcast
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Richard Allison
Jordan Hugill
Luke Garrard
Ali Al-Hamadi
Adebayo Akinfenwa
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
79 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100
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Quality
21
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
51
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Questions about Inner Game Academy Podcast
Who hosts Inner Game Academy Podcast?
Luke and Rob host the show. Published by Luke O'Nien & Rob Blackburne.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
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