McClaren Performance: Recent Episodes
Joshua McClaren
Josh & Steve McClaren discussing performance from both aspects of Josh's fresh psychology theory and Dad's decades of experience in and around football.
On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh looks at the current goalkeeper situations at both Arsenal and Manchester United. With that, he examines how the role of the goalkeeper is changing and how that's changing the game as a whole.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh educates himself on Ange Postecoglou and his way of playing entitled 'Ange-Ball'. He takes a look at what he's doing at Spurs, how he is implementing his way of playing so quickly and how, overall, more managers with less top level experience are being given opportunities.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reacts to the start of Manchester United's season and assesses their situation and what they can do going forward. He reflects on the Wolves game and speculates on, despite getting the 3 points, where they are going wrong.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reflects on Dele Alli's recent interview with Gary Neville and discusses a number of topics around media bias, the realities of football and how player care/wellbeing matters for high performance.
The Source of Success
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Subject: Adam Pearson
Topics: Success on Youtube, change in football media, Newcastle United and Manchester United
On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh discusses the ideas and findings around how religiosity and spirituality actually improve performance and how philosophies and practices from religion can be applied to teams and athletes.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reacts to his predictions for the Premier League last season and compares them to what actually ended up happening.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh talks about a phrase he uses regularly with every athlete he talks to, 'Process Over Result'. He takes a look at the many layers to that phrase and why it's such an important philosophy for athletes to adopt.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh talks about Manchester City's Treble and the comparisons being made to Manchester United's Treble win back in 1999. That ultimately becomes a discussion about how football has changed within those 20+ years.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh talks about Manchester United's FA Cup final game against Manchester City. He looks at how City have adopted Brighton's tactics and explores how United could win.Keep up with everything McClaren Performance through the links here: https://linktr.ee/McClarenPerformance
On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh tries to figure out if Arsenal really did bottle the league. He gives his assessment of their mentality and why this season may have been their best chance.If you want to join the McClaren Performance Fantasy League then here is the link: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/s1k61eAlso code to join if you need it: s1k61eKeep up with everything McClaren Performance through the links here: https://linktr.ee/McClarenPerformance
On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh looks at how success can be massively influenced by those people around us. He looks at how people conform and how that creates a culture around us.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh speculates on Manchester United's rollercoaster season and why they perform so poorly away from home!If you want to join the McClaren Performance Fantasy League then here is the link: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/s1k61eAlso code to join if you need it: s1k61eKeep up with everything McClaren Performance through the links here: https://linktr.ee/McClarenPerformance
On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh looks into Frank Lampard's recent run as Chelsea's interim manager and why he may not be up to the job.If you want to join the McClaren Performance Fantasy League then here is the link: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/s1k61eAlso code to join if you need it: s1k61eKeep up with everything McClaren Performance through the links here: https://linktr.ee/McClarenPerformance
On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh questions what it means to actually succeed and be the best at what you do. Is it worth making the sacrifices along the way or should you prioritise having good balance in your life?If you want to join the McClaren Performance Fantasy League then here is the link: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/s1k61eAlso code to join if you need it: s1k61eKeep up with everything McClaren Performance through the links here: https://linktr.ee/McClarenPerformance
On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh looks at how, so far this season, there have been 12 managers sacked from premier league clubs and with that speculates on why sackings are becoming more frequent.If you want to join the McClaren Performance Fantasy League then here is the link: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/s1k61eAlso code to join if you need it: s1k61eKeep up with everything McClaren Performance through the links here: https://linktr.ee/McClarenPerformance
On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh talks through his idea on how an athlete needs to think in order to perform at his or her best. He goes into the idea of being in the zone and the need to balance both chaos and control.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh analyses Conte's recent explosive press conference and speculates on if Spurs really do lack a winning culture.If you want to join the McClaren Performance Fantasy League then here is the link: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/s1k61eAlso code to join if you need it: s1k61eKeep up with everything McClaren Performance through the links here: https://linktr.ee/McClarenPerformance
On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reacts to Manchester United losing 7-0 to Liverpool and looks at how something like that is even possible!
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reacts to Manchester United winning the Carabao Cup and also attempts to analyse why they won it. He also talks about the different psychology of both teams and how that ultimately worked against Newcastle United.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, before the Carabao Cup Final between Manchester United and Newcastle United, Josh predicts what will happen and who will win. Ultimately, this becomes a discussion on why teams that have won before are likely to win again and why winning and losing streaks happen.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, in light of the recent mistakes made, Josh looks more into the referees of the Premier League. He looks at the processes behind how referees are developed and why, no matter what, there will always be some type of human error.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh takes a look at the situation of both Liverpool and Manchester City as they face a tough season and possibly face the end of their good runs. Ultimately, he looks at psychologically why a team always ends eventually, and unless you can handle transition and constantly aim to improve, there will always be ups and downs to performance.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reviews the January transfer business of a lot of teams in the Premier League and decides who has made the best of it. Ultimately asking also what actually makes for a good transfer window?
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh takes a look into Everton and the reason why they’ve been struggling so much the past few years. With a lot of managers, a lot of money and a lot of changes in general, why are Everton now facing relegation again?
The Training Ground Guru article that is an interesting read!: https://trainingground.guru/articles/everton-manager-search-importance-alignment-clarity-consistency
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh talks through his theory as to why Manchester Unite have progressed and improved so much this season. Ultimately, this comes down to the culture Erik Ten Hag has set and how that influences the behaviour of the players and everyone else.If you want to join the McClaren Performance Fantasy League then here is the link: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/s1k61eAlso code to join if you need it: s1k61eKeep up with everything McClaren Performance through the links here: https://linktr.ee/McClarenPerformance
On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh gets into Graham Potter's poor start at Chelsea and explains why he thinks more time is needed. Also is the job of a manager so important for the long term development of a club or is there much more to it than that?
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh talks about Cristiano Ronaldo and his move away from European and Champions League football. Could he have stayed in Europe a bit longer? Could he have handled this transition better? And do you really need that superstar, ego driven character to be the best at what you do?
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reflects on one of the best and most dramatic games of football there has ever been and looks into why it was such a good game. He also discusses Messi, France's illness issues and why Emi Martinez is so good in penalty shoot outs.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh takes a closer look at Belgium, a team with a 'golden generation' that have not fulfilled their potential and crashed out of the recent World Cup. Ultimately he discusses and speculates on the psychology and team dynamics behind this downfall.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Steve and Josh make their predictions on how countries will fare in the round of 16. They specifically talk about England's progress so far, Rashford's stand out performance against Wales and Steve's insights into the development of football in other countries due to his recent work with FIFA.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reacts to England's games against USA and Wales as they top their group and go into the knockout stages. He talks about the up and down reactions and criticisms of England and Southgate as they ultimately find themselves in a great position going into a game against Senegal.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Steve McClaren is back and the pair get the chance to talk about insights and lessons from Manchester United and also reflect on a great start from England in their first game against Iran. The conversation leads to the importance of culture when it comes to both teams and the importance of repetition and rules when it comes to coaching and managing.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh gives his thoughts on the 2022 Qatar World Cup, specifically assessing England's chances alongside big threats in Brazil and Argentina. He also discusses future World Cup Episodes with his Dad and also has a small rant about Ronaldo.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, as Hasenhüttl has just been sacked, Josh takes a look at what's happening at the club. Specifically at why they are making a change in manager and why they are recruiting players at an average age of 22. There is definitely change happening, but will it come to any good?
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh takes a look at what has really contributed to Newcastle United's rapid improvement over the course of a year. Specifically looking to the managers emphasis on intensity, how that is applicable to all aspects of performance, both physical and mental, and how that brings together the history of the club, the current players, the fans and gives the club a real identity.
Two very good articles that informed a lot of this video:
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/our-identity-intensity-matt-targett-23891273
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-players-training-ground-emotional-25402881
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh discusses his thoughts of how a manger should act and deal with players that have big egos and are high in narcissism. He also touches on how such issues between managers and players are overly dramatised and how conflict within a team is actually a good thing.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reflects on the Manchester United draw versus Newcastle. He discusses the possibility of a penalty at both ends of the pitch, how Newcastle executed a plan to disrupt United's game and Ronald's performance in comparison to Rashford's as a striker.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh takes an interest in Brighton's appointment of Roberto De Zerbi. He looks at how his way of playing suits Brighton, how he can help develop players, but also how decision making with regards to recruiting managers is changing for the long term.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh explains the complexities of sport psychology in top flight football and explains what the realities of the job are. How do psychologists actually help players and their teams and what jobs would they do?
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh tries to analyse the psychological aspects of why United lost to City in the recent Derby. He goes into how that relates to the tactical aspect of the game and what it means going forward.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh gives his thoughts on Gareth Southgate after two poor results against Italy and Germany. Questioning really what are the right choices to make when building towards the World Cup?
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reacts to the criticism Harry Maguire has faced again recently and takes a look at how it is all adding to a narrative that is beginning to make him out as a bad person. He looks as well at how in football it is becoming more and more important to be able to handle the media and communicate with fans.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, after Todd Boehly's comments and other noise around American owners, Josh looks into if there really is a problem with these owners in the Premier League. He looks at everything leading up to the European Super League, and takes a closer look at clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh takes a look at what makes Graham Potter such a good manager. He talks about the complexity of Potter's tactics and his rotations of personnel. But most importantly he discusses the emotional intelligence that everyone has mentioned and goes into detail as to why it all ties together to make him the best English manager right now.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reacts to Thomas Tuchel being sacked, looking into what led to the decision, how much of the blame can be found in the structures behind the scenes and how much difference a new manager could really make.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reflects on Manchester United's win over Arsenal and notes their improvement in their togetherness and resilience. He takes a closer look as to how that can come about so quickly and how interesting it is to see a team develop each week.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh takes a look at whether the criticism Lisandro Martínez has faced since joining the Premier League is justified and overall takes a look at what makes a good defender. He also covers his thoughts on Manchester United's transfer window.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh takes a look and speculates on what may be going wrong at Aston Villa as they face a rough start to the season. Is it Steven Gerrard or the club as a whole that should be taking the blame for the current situation?
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh rants and argues over what are the major flaws in the YouTube football commentary scene. He goes into how topics are often sensationalised and how many opinions given are rarely informed or backed by evidence.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reacts to Manchester United's win over Liverpool. He reflects on the tactics, the change in psychology across the past three games, and discusses what may be likely for United going forward.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh investigates the reasoning behind Nottingham Forest's 15 new signings this summer and looks at why this big spend is different to other clubs who have spent so much after finding themselves in the Premier League.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh takes a look at the first big 6 game between Chelsea and Spurs. He talks about the tactical battle between Tuchel and Conte and takes a look at both teams prospects going forward.
Here's a link to a video I watched that explained really well all the tactical changes made in the game, really interesting!: https://youtu.be/sf9UYgJOpw4
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh talks about what he believes are some of the key things that make top football managers. It’s got nothing to do with tactical knowledge or desire to win but everything to do with working, leading and managing people.
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On this Episode of McClaren Performance, Josh looks into why Erling Haaland is such a good player and takes lessons that we can all apply ourselves. Also he goes over Gameweek 1 of FPL and reveals the best scoring team in the league for this week!
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reflects on going to and watching Manchester United's opening game. From the perspective of a sport psychologist, he speculates on what he would advise to any team in a similar situation and ultimately talks about confidence and the need to react from setback.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh reacts to his dads recent interview talking everything Manchester United and try’s to add some insight into what he’s talking about. Also FPL is starting so Josh takes a look at his team for Gameweek 1.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh talks about the rumours around Cristiano Ronaldo and addresses some of the criticisms that the player has faced. Ultimately he questions whether we are overly critical of those that are the best and whether we should really be looking up to them in the first place? The big question being is there a difference between a great person and a great player or are they one and the same?
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh discusses England winning the Euros! He goes into what it means for the women's game, the history of its oppression and what needs to be done now for its development.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh looks at the problems that Chelsea are facing at the moment. He analyses the goals conceded in their 4-0 defeat to Arsenal and speculates on what the behind the scenes issues are leading to that.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh takes a closer look at the conversation around Jesse Lingard and his transfer to Nottingham Forest. Is there being too much made about it and are there greater underlying issues as to why Lingard receives so much criticism?
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh tries to further predict the premier league table and has his say on who will get relegated. With that, he takes a close look at teams like Fulham, Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, Leeds, Everton, Brentford and Southampton.
In this episode of the mentality series, Josh chats to performance coach Owen Eastwood. Owen is an expert on building cultures and has worked with many teams including Southgate’s England, the South African Cricket team and the British Olympic team. In this conversation they discuss his work and his experiences, as Josh takes all the insight he can for developing winning environments.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh has a go at predicting what the top half of the Premier League table is going to look like at the end of next season. Where are Manchester United and other clubs going to end up?
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh talks about what he feels are the problems at PSG as they struggle to win the Champions League. He goes into the details of big spending, frequent managerial changes and the issues in keeping Kylian Mbappé.
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On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh talks about the word he always uses, consistency. He explains why it is one of the most important factors for progress and success and looks at that in relation to golf, football and also in starting companies.
On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh discusses his thoughts on captains. He uses examples like Roy Keane and Jordan Henderson to talk about why they are so important for team performance, what actually makes a good captain and ultimately how a manager or coach goes about picking the right leader for their team.
On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh talks about the conversations around big signings. He takes examples such as Lukaku, Pogba and Grealish, looks at why they never really live up to the hype and where the focus should be instead.
On this episode of The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh reflects on what makes Wayne Rooney a good manager. He talks about the situation around him leaving Derby County and gives his advice on on how he should pick his next job and where he should go next.
On this episode of McClaren Performance, Josh talks about how the rapid change in football is affecting how clubs need to be communicating with their fans. With examples from Derby County and Manchester United, he suggests how it should be done moving forward.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren discuss the books they've been reading over the holidays which leads into a conversation regarding culture building and specifically how that should be approached with Manchester United. There is also an early conversation discussing Gareth Southgate's recent defeats with England.
This week on McClaren Performance, in light of England’s recent form in the Nations League, Josh takes a closer look at Gareth Southgate’s time at England, how he has progressed alongside the development of the England DNA and how that all fits alongside the criticisms of his management.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh talks about what the podcast has been before, what it could potentially be moving forward and how that will all work alongside his dad and his new job.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren talk about the Champions League Final, specifically Carlo Ancelotti’s management and what makes him such a successful manager. They also touch on Nottingham Forest’s promotion back to the Premier League, discussing Steve Copper’s role in that and the player centred approach coming from the England set up.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren talk about Steve’s new job at Manchester United and what the behind the scenes process is like going into a big job in football. They then discuss the end of the season with Manchester City’s 4th title in 5 seasons, Spurs beating Arsenal for top four and Burnley’s relegation.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren talk about Liverpool and their chance for the quadruple. They reflect specifically on the FA cup final and the neuroscience work undertaken behind the scenes to improve taking penalties. Steve also went to see Leeds vs Brighton and with that, the boys discuss the change in momentum of games and why that happens.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh tackles the question of 'Can People Actually Change?'. A person may want to change or a coach might want to change their player but can they really do that? Josh explains the theory behind behaviours and attitude that suggest change is not so simple and in fact very difficult to implement.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren discuss the idea of the 'new manager bounce' whereby teams improve in the short term due to a new manager coming in. They analyse a number of premier league teams that have made managerial changes this season and figure out why sometimes it does and doesn't work and why it doesn't at all predict a manager's long term success.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren discuss Derby County's relegation and Steve provides insight into the job that Wayne Rooney and others behind the scenes have done to bring hope to the club. Everton is also in the conversation as they lose their game against Liverpool and look more and more likely to go down. With that they discuss how Everton have found themselves in this position.
This week on the McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh talks about how football is evolving away from its old traditions towards greater acceptance of psychology, mental health and inclusivity. In his argument he goes into detail as to how this is already happening and how it will and does benefit team performance, the growth of clubs and the overall ethics of football.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren talk about Man City vs Liverpool and how the high intensity and ability of play in that rivalry indicates a future change in football. Also Steve addresses the rumours of Erik Ten Hag taking the managerial position at Manchester United.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren chat with qualified sport and exercise psychologist Chris Bradley about the realities of applying sport psychology to high performance environments such as Derby County Football club and the Australian rowing and paddling teams. They define what sport psychology is, how it can be best applied to teams and athletes and ultimately question what the future of this profession will be within both football and other sports.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren talk to Newcastle United Women’s manager Becky Langley about her experiences and lessons in developing a promotion fighting team. On top of that they talk about the role of sport psychology and Josh’s role within that development, and also touch on the realities of new owners coming in and the future of, not just NUWFC, but of women's football as a whole.
This week on the McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh talks about the topic of religion and makes an argument for why it is the core influence for coaching and improvement today. With that he discusses what can be taken away from the years of religion throughout our evolution and how that provides lessons for coaches and athletes today.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren reflect on their past two guests and discuss the lessons that they took away from both. That leads into a discussion about how to best develop players in any sport, balancing being both tough and caring with athletes.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren chat to Cecil Jee Thomas, most famous for his work on AFTV. They talk about the change in football media, Cecil’s troubles in trying to become a professional footballer, his work helping young footballers with his talent transfer program and also who is going to take that 4th spot in the league (Arsenal obviously!).
In this episode of the mentality series, Josh and Steve talk to Carlisle United Manager Paul Simpson. They cover Simmo’s health scare almost a year ago, his plans and approach to helping Carlisle United out of the relegation zone and how he helped the England u20s win the World Cup in 2017. There is also real insight into the processes England have put in place to become the highly competitive team they are now under Gareth Southgate.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren reflect on last weeks bonus episode and the importance of understanding yourself. Steve reflects on his time at the Club World Cup speaking on meetings with Arsène Wenger and John Terry. And lastly, they discuss the current problematic behaviour of football players and why, going unchecked, it will only get worse.
This week on the McClaren Performance Podcast, Steve McClaren bails on the podcast for Arsène Wenger! So, for this bonus episode, Josh talks awareness, why he considers it the most important thing a person can have and how it helped him to now do what he does.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren are finally alone and able to reflect on the lessons they learnt from three fascinating guests. It’s also finally the end of the January transfer window and the deals of both Newcastle United and Everton FC are assessed.
In this episode of the mentality series, Josh and Steve talk to performance psychologist Bill Beswick about his life before sport psychology and his subsequent work with Derby County, Manchester United and England. Bill explains the similarities in Roy Keane and Adam Peaty, how he sold Sir Alex Ferguson on sport psychology, what makes top athletes and how others working in psychology can help teams and athletes.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren sit down with Adam Owen PhD to talk about the roles he’s played and the success he’s had with teams like Rangers FC and the Welsh National Team. With that, they also talk the work of sports science, Adam’s advice for people wanting to work in professional football and the future of coaching.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren are joined by Joe McClaren as they talk the realities of scouting and recruiting players. They discuss how that role works in the club, working with different managers, Moneyball, current signings in the league and how psychology plays a part in recruitment.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren talk Manchester United and the problems they still face despite a new manager. They also touch on Wayne Rooney’s derby, Wilder’s Boro and also Lukaku’s recent troubles at Chelsea.
In part 2 of The Mentality of Steve McClaren, Josh talks to Steve about injury in football, his lightbulb moment for becoming a coach and from there his coaching career spanning from Manchester United to Middlesbrough, all the way to managing England. They discuss the lessons learnt from those experiences and what factors helped make a successful career.
In our first episode of the mentality series, Josh talks to Steve McClaren as they try to find the mentality behind his success. They discuss his early life in York during the 60s, his days in a competitive family and his experiences as a player. Look out for part 2 next week, where they go on to discuss coaching and the heights of managing England.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren talk Arsenal, how they are developing through a somewhat inconsistent period and how to deal with high profile players, like Aubameyang, who are not conforming behind the scenes. They also throw in their thoughts on what was a dramatic and controversial end to the Formula 1 season.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren discuss Harry Kane and his recent dip in form. They speculate how it’s happened and how any player or athlete can maintain consistency in their performances.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren analyse Chelsea vs Manchester United. Also, Ralf Rangnick is the man chosen to take Manchester United forward! The pair discuss his football philosophy and what he will want to implement in the club.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast, Josh and Steve McClaren talk England and how Gareth Southgate has built a culture that now holds the most promising team in years. Ole’s gone too, and the pair discuss what that now means for Manchester United and where they should look for their next manager.
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast Bonus Episode, Josh McClaren talks coaching. He goes into everything from Phil Jackson to Johan Cruyff, even going into some stories from his own dads coaching career. All of this to answer the question, is coaching an art?
This week on The McClaren Performance Podcast Josh and Steve McClaren talk Eddie Howe and his appointment at Newcastle United. They discuss what’s important in those first few days of management with Steve reminiscing on his own time at the Toon.
In the very first episode of The McClaren Performance Podcast Josh and Steve McClaren discuss the current situation at Manchester United, from Ole’s managerial approach to adapting to Ronaldo. With that, they also cover resilience, perseverance and consistency and advise on how to build those qualities in yourself and a team.