Weekly
Mental coaching
for footballers 9–15
Your child doesn't need more technical or physical training, they need to train their minds to perform when it matters most!
Applications reviewed personally. You’ll hear back within 24 hours.
Does this sound like your child?
They have the ability. You see it in training and in flashes during games. But something seems to hold them back from showing it consistently.
What you might be seeing
- Overthinking decisions
- Playing safe instead of expressing themselves
- Confidence disappearing after a mistake
- Struggling with nerves before important games
- Brilliant one week, quiet the next
What we work on
- Playing with more self-belief
- Recovering quickly from mistakes
- Handling nerves and pressure
- Being brave and expressing themselves
- Building more consistent behaviours
They already train the technical and physical side of their game. The Confidence Academy trains the part that is often overlooked — their mindset.
What happens inside The Confidence Academy
01 — We get to know your child first.
Once you join the Academy, your child will have a 1-to-1 assessment with Diego before their first group session. This helps us understand where they are now, what they need support with, and gives them a chance to meet their coach.
02 — Train their mindset every week.
Your child joins their age group for a live 60-minute session each week, learning and working through real situations they experience in football.
03 — We help you support them too.
You'll receive guidance and resources to understand what your child is learning and how you can support them at home, on match days and through difficult moments.
04 — The coaching continues between sessions.
Players get access to their own online platform with resources, activities and tools to continue their work throughout the week — or catch up if they miss a live session.
Is The Confidence Academy right for your child?
THIS IS FOR PLAYERS WHO…
- Are 9–15 years old and already playing football regularly
- Takes their journey seriously
- Have ability, but confidence can hold them back
- Get nervous before trials, scouts or big games
- Struggle with mistakes, pressure, nerves or consistency
- Want to develop the mental side of their game to gain a new edge
- Are willing to take part, learn and try new things
THIS ISN’T FOR…
- Casual players who aren't looking to develop their game
- Parents looking for a quick fix — mindset takes consistent work
- Players looking for technical or fitness coaching
- Children who aren't currently playing football regularly
- Families who aren't ready to commit to the programme
Choose your group & apply
Each age group has its own weekly session time and its own limited number of places. Pick the group that matches your child and apply for that session — you’ll hear back within 24 hours either way.
Autumn Term dates · 8 sessions
Every friday, following the UK school term. Times are set by age group.
- 4 September
- 11 September
- 18 September
- 25 September
- 2 October
- 9 October
- 16 October
- 23 October
Ages 9–10
0 places in this group
First tools for nerves, mistakes and enjoying the game again.
£239.92 per term (8 sessions)
- No payment at application stage — you only pay if you're offered a place and accept it.
- Miss a session? Don't worry — we upload the content and homework each week so your child never misses out.
Ages 11–12
4 places in this group
Handling pressure, consistency and playing with belief week to week.
£239.92 per term (8 sessions)
- No payment at application stage — you only pay if you're offered a place and accept it.
- Miss a session? Don't worry — we upload the content and homework each week so your child never misses out.
Ages 13–15
5 places in this group
Trials, scouts and the step up — performing when it really counts.
£239.92 per term (8 sessions)
- No payment at application stage — you only pay if you're offered a place and accept it.
- Miss a session? Don't worry — we upload the content and homework each week so your child never misses out.
No payment is taken at application stage.
“It’s not about shouting louder. It’s about giving them the tools to manage the game in their own head.”
What parents of our confident footballers say
“Since finishing the programme three months ago, Zach is in a really good place. In his last 15 performances, there has only been one bad day. The behaviours are still the focus, and the father–son relationship is better than ever. We are seeing a level of consistency that wasn't there before.”
“Koby's confidence and ability to manage his emotions has improved significantly since working with Diego. I've seen first hand Diego's ability to get young athletes to focus and develop techniques of being able to overcome setbacks and reset. The past year Koby has developed significantly. He's matured and now expresses his feelings openly.”
“Working with Diego has been fantastic for Freddie. The pre-match process and post-match feedback are invaluable. The Confident Footballer has become a key part of Freddie's program—one I would highly recommend.”
“The programme has made a real difference to Oliver's game. His focus and mental resilience have improved tremendously.”
“Jax's performance has been amazing, and this is down to the fact that since he's been using what he's learned with you and putting that into practice, it's helping him in every aspect.”
“You should see him during the game. He was like a Modrić. He was doing everything right. Strong, winning tackles, his passing was great, and he wasn't scared to dribble past players.”
“Isaac's confidence has improved considerably. He now believes in himself and can handle the fear of failure better.”
“Ralph has tools he can use and refer to. It's helped us as parents know how to help him too.”
“Rehaan is in a much more positive mindset compared to where he started, and I can see him asserting himself effectively in trainings and matches.”
“Alasdair's confidence has grown and how he reflects on his focus during games. We've seen a significant change in him.”
“Diego has helped Pedro's confidence and resilience to overcome setbacks and challenges since he was 11 years old. Thank you for everything!”
“My son grew in confidence after the sessions with Diego.”
Hi, I’m Diego, your mental coach & the creator of The Confidence Academy.
I understand what you’re going through because I’ve lived it from three perspectives:
- As a parent watching my son struggle with confidence despite his talent, then overcome those challenges and go on to sign for a Category 1 academy.
- As a football coach with 15+ years’ experience, including coaching within the academies at Tottenham and West Ham.
- As a mindset coach who’s studied and developed a system that actually works in real life… not just in books
My mission is simple: to make sure talented young players aren’t held back from reaching their full potential.