Soccology

Kevin George’s Soccology service is a one to one and group service, supporting people with emotional problems specific to the football environment.

Soccology has been delivered across the Premier League, English Football League and one to one with Professional Footballers internationally.

Access to emotional support from someone who is experienced in football, detached from the club and is a qualified Clinician, provides emotional support and piece of mind.

WHY?

Football is an emotionally challenging environment. Job uncertainty and being under constant judgement, creates stress, insecurity and anxiety. If you’re lucky that’s all you experience however, many players slip into states of depression, substance abuse and self sabotage (career). Not fulfilling their potential on the pitch, and suffering from chronic sadness.

“I found the one to one sessions powerful. Kevin’s approach was a key role in developing my understanding. He helped me develop and prepared me for the future, even the things I was unwilling to hear and that’s one of the most important skills in life. Empowering me.”

- Gennaro Negro, A.S. Roma

(Click here to read case study on Kevin George’s work with AS Roma’s Gennaro Negro)

WHAT?

The programmes are designed to empower players on footballs down turns, covering -

• State management (confidence)

• Performance anxiety/insecurity

• Functioning with the “norms” of the football world

• Self regulation

• Adapting to the isolated schedule of injuries

• Position and body insecurity around injuries, rejection

HOW?

The below is delivered in person and via video call.

• One to one work is delivered in the form of creative therapy. A counselling style that may include metaphorical activities.

• Group work is delivered via elements in the Soccology book. In the form of debate, quizzes, presentations and conversation, using music, art and literature. Diverse delivery to adhere to a variety of learning needs and preferences. Termly programmes are delivered to the whole group, the last session will be delivered to selected individuals, as part of the legacy program, to ensure sustainability.