Dominic Calvert-Lewin Exclusive: The Battle That Changed His Career Forever

High Performance β€’ June 9, 2025
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a Premier League striker known for his athleticism, drive, and key role at Everton FC. But beyond the goals and headlines, he’s also faced a tough road of injuries, personal setbacks, and intense pressure. In this episode, Dominic opens up about some of his lowest moments, times when injury left him feeling broken and lost. He talks candidly about the pressure to bounce back quickly, the mental toll of feeling stuck, and what it really took to dig deep and keep going. He also reflects on the importance of having a strong support system, especially the role his wife and family play in keeping him grounded. Dominic shares how communicating openly about his feelings, even when it meant shedding tears, was a crucial step toward healing and growth. This episode is a raw and real look at growth, mental toughness, and finding strength through struggle. 🚨 Partners Heights πŸ‘‰ Get 20% off your subscription by using Code: HP20 here: https://highpfrmc.com/heights20 HP Foundation πŸ‘‰Do you want to kick-start an evolution that will change the lives of millions of children? Find out more about the High Performance Foundation: https://hppod.co/foundation HP Corporate Events πŸ‘‰Click here to book High Performance Events: https://hppod.co/corporate-events Explore offers and discounts through our other partners: https://hppod.co/partners Chapters πŸ“• 00:00 – Introduction 00:38 – Saving Everton 02:31 – Early Sacrifices 05:16 – Injuries & Setbacks 07:46 – Breaking Point & Speaking Out 14:38 – Hiding the Struggles & Injury Isolation 28:53 – Number 9 Shirt 34:02 – Game Day Mindset 38:32 – Visualization vs Overthinking 45:27 – First Team Mentality 50:43 – Connection with Coaches 55:02 – Working with Carlo Ancelotti 59:43 – Dressing Room Trust 1:02:24 – Tough Times at Everton 1:07:17 – Relegation Pressure 1:10:19 – Psychology in Coaching 1:15:07 – Staying Grounded 1:17:33 – England Aspirations 1:20:24 – Final Message #highperformance #DominicCalvert-Lewin #football

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