Jordan’s story
“I always used football as a way of helping my mental health, but it got to a point where I felt like my drive and motivation were slipping. I started listening to the outside noise more while on and off pitch. I didn’t feel like I was giving it my all, and on top of that, I was really noticing my aches and pains. I think part of this was the pressure of knowing my time on the pitch, in the near future, would be coming to an end. I had heard good things about working with Victoria, so thought I would contact her. I had not heard about Mental Performance Partnering prior to this, and I’m glad that I found it.”
The mental performance partner journey
My work with Jordan focused on helping him reconnect with his purpose and perform with freedom during his final years in football, while also preparing mentally for life after the game. Through a blend of performance coaching and hypnotherapy, we worked to release the doubts and emotional blocks that were holding him back in both his football career and his career after football.
We focused on mindset resets, emotional regulation, and reframing what success looked like at this stage of his journey. I guided Jordan through tailored visualisation exercises, self-belief strategies, and transition planning, allowing him to find balance, clarity, and renewed drive. He began to approach matches with calmness and focus again, no longer defined solely by results, but by presence and pride in his performance.
Testimonial
Working with Victoria was a turning point for me. I am nearly at the end of my football career and felt lost, unsure how to perform at my best while facing what comes next. Her approach helped me manage the pressure, rebuild my confidence, and enjoy playing again. The biggest change came in how I saw myself. Victoria helped me realise that my value doesn’t end when I stop playing — that the mindset and skills I’d developed over the years will carry me forward into new opportunities. I can’t thank her enough for helping me rediscover both my confidence and my sense of self, as well as being a continuous supportive partner. I look forward to the rest of our journey together.