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Moving the needle

The confidence of being on the pitch, present, in the moment, unshackled, unburdened, all because you have a plan, that is where performance peaks. That is how you shift the needle.

In a recent conversation with an agent, we discussed my work with one of the players he represents. His question was a simple one. This is really interesting, Chris, so how will you move the needle on his performance?

I love it when people ask me this. One of the biggest misconceptions I have to manage is that people believe my work is only for players who do not 'make it' or for players who have been released...and as the conversation progressed, I thought this would be a great thing to share with you, via the blog.

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