The Football Psychology Show

How to psychologically prepare for a major tournament (with Jess Thom)


Published: 7 June 2026 at 11:16 Europe/London

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What do you need to do to mentally prepare for a World Cup or Olympic Games? And when you’re in the white heat of a major tournament, how do you stick to the performance plans you’ve put in place?

They’re questions Jess Thom has fielded for much of the last decade. Since 2016, she’s worked with Team GB athletes across three Olympic competitions, as well …

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