Martin Fairn: England international Erica Parkinson, mindsets and the pressure of women's football

How important is mindset coaching in preparing young footballers for the pressures of the senior game? In this interview, Sports News Blitz sub-editor Nicole Powell speaks to Martin Fairn, co-founder of Gazing Red2Blue and an experienced mindset coach who has worked with England international Erica Parkinson since she was 12. They discuss Erica’s development, her journey into senior international football and the mindset work behind her progress. Martin also shares his insights into managing pressure and expectations, mental health in women’s football, and whether young female players are receiving the support they need to succeed at the highest level.