In episode 139 of Demystifying Mental Toughness I had the pleasure of speaking to the head of The Newcastle United Foundation, Steve Beharall.  Steve shared his inspiring journey from being a part time football coach to where he is today.  Lessons that he has learned, challenges he’s overcome as well as insights into initiatives that the foundation are involved in and what the future holds.  Steve also passes on some advice to the future generation of coaches on opportunities for them.

Key Learning Points:

• Whilst as an academy coach at Newcastle United, I realised that all I wanted was to help kids with football.
• When I decided to take a different direction in the Newcastle United Foundation I spent the first three years of my time here working closely with my predecessor learning valuable lessons.  
• Since I started we’ve gone from 65 to 240 full time staff and 60 sessional staff. 
• In 2022, we've grown the turnover from £3 million to £6 million and expanded on programs, by 80% in the last three years.
• Newcastle United Foundation Case Studies
• NUcastle is an important part of the community and service sector across the North East of England.
• Whether you’re a coach or a leader, relationships have to built on trust, respect and honesty.
• It’s important to be mindful of your mental health.

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To Listen to Relevant Podcast Episodes

Ep027: Natalie Henderson – How to Develop Mental Toughness with Young Footballers 

Ep064: Edu Rubio – How to Support Young Footballers 

Ep 084: Dr Jim Afremow and Phil White – Mental Toughness and The Leaders Mind 

Ep092: Dr James Hegarty – ACT in Sport, Improving Performance through Mindfulness

Ep111: Michael Caulfield – How to be an Effective Sports Psychologist in Elite Professional Football 

Other Helpful Resources

Psychology in Football or Soccer Library

Blog: How Mentally Healthy is Your Clubs Sporting Environment

Blog: Does Your Warm Up Influence How You Perform?

Blog: 5 Ways to Create a Psychological Safe Sporting Environment

Blog: 3 Tips to Deal with Bullying in Sport

Vlog: How Mental Toughness Helps us Understand Psychological Safety with Doug Strycharczyk