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Confidence is one of the most talked about qualities in sport, yet it’s often completely misunderstood. Many athletes believe they need to feel confident before they perform well. They wait for it. They search for it. They hope it shows up on game day. But confidence rarely arrives on demand. It isn’t something you switch on. More often than not, it’s something you build. When athletes tell me, “I just don’t feel confident,” what they’re usually describing is a dip. A rollercoaster moment....

Confidence is often misunderstood. Many imagine it as loud, flashy, or effortless, but true confidence is usually quiet, steady, and built through repeated small choices. In sport, confidence looks like an athlete who believes in themselves, who carries their body well, who smiles with intention, and who remains present in the moment. It’s not armour or ego; it’s a grounded sense of self-trust. A common misconception is that confidence comes from “looking the part.” You can have the newest...

Morning routines have become essential in my life over the past few years, but it wasn’t always that way. Let me take you back to my...