James Belshaw: A Masterclass in Leadership

<p>In this episode I’m joined by Harrogate Town FC goalkeeper James Belshaw. James was recently promoted with Harrogate who are historically playing their first season in the EFL. James gives us an absolute masterclass in leadership, and explains why football in the EFL means raising your standards and focusing on making marginal gains where you can.</p> <p>We discuss:</p> <ul> <li>The differences between the National League and the EFL from a technical and mental perspective</li> <li>Why footballers are humans and how effective communication can help you get the best out of others</li> <li>Finding a balance between being a leader and a performer</li> <li>How to be emotionally intelligent and build relationships with players in the dressing room</li> <li>Making marginal gains through feedback and analysis to achieve high-performance</li> <li>Why goalie coaches are so much more than just a coach</li> <li>The important of allowing yourself to be vulnerable and holding yourself accountable</li> <li>Managing the stress of elite football with Harry Potter Jigsaws and cooking</li> </ul> <p>I’m really excited for you to listen to this episode. Get your notepad out because there’s so much knowledge for you to get yourselves into.</p> <p>As goalkeeper’s, we will inevitably develop into leaders on the pitch. Give this episode a listen and get a head start on others. A 2% improvement in your game is only a click away.</p> <p>To keep up-to-date with James, you can follow him on:</p> <p>@jbelly31 (Twitter & Instagram)</p> <p>If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave me a 5-star review and subscribe to the show. </p> <p>If you have any questions or you think you could add value to the podcast by becoming a guest, please contact me (Kev) at: </p> <p><a href= "mailto:thegoalkeepersmindset@hotmail.com">thegoalkeepersmindset@hotmail.com</a></p> <p>@theGKmindset (twitter)</p> <p>@thegoalkeepersmindset (instagram) </p>