Smarter, Not Harder – Maximise Your Elite Inner Performance

A straight-talking advice manual for footballers who want to unlock their potential on and off the pitch. No fluff, no jargon – just real football stories and proven tools for success.

Rob Blackburne, a performance coach trusted by professional footballers across the Premier League, Championship and beyond provides:

• Real football stories – lessons from Premier League players, World Cup winners and pros fighting for contracts
  
• Simple, jargon-free advice – straight-talking, easy-to-read guidance you can actually use that's written in the language of football
  
• On and off the pitch impact – tools to improve your performances in games and in life
  
• Confidence that lasts – build courage first and watch confidence follow
  
• Freedom from pressure – learn how to let go of mistakes and play without fear
  
• Simple systems, big results – morning and evening routines, mindset hacks and practical exercises
  
• Action over theory – every chapter includes tasks to help you apply what you’ve learnt straight away
  
• Advice for pros and ambitious amateurs – aimed at professional footballers, but powerfully transformative for anyone chasing elite performance

With easily transferrable mindset tools, this book is a must-read not only for footballers, but for athletes in other sports and anyone seeking freedom from pressure in a high-stakes environment. Published in 2026.

Size: 129mm x 197mm – 285 pages.