by Rosaline M | 2 May 2026 | Mental strength, Over The Next Goal and mission partners, Transfers
Mental strength in football sounds rather abstract. Something you read or talk about. Until you're called upon to make your own personal choices – when the situation around you becomes unpredictable. That's when it counts. That's where the challenge lies. My time at...
by Rosaline M | 8 Apr 2026 | Mental strength, Basic qualities, Over The Next Goal and mission partners
How my move to the Netherlands taught me what's really needed to succeed Talent sometimes opens doors, but adaptability determines whether you stay inside. Signing a contract feels like a victory. Yet, the real test often only begins after that. In this blog, Rob shares...
by Rosaline M | 4 April 2026 | Mental strength, Basic qualities, Over The Next Goal and mission partners
Why you don't need to wait for certainty to take a big step. No certainty. Still choose. I took the biggest step of my career at a time when I wasn't sure if it was the right one. I still had a contract with Hull City. I had my place....
by Rosaline M | 28 March 2026 | Basic qualities, Mental strength, Over The Next Goal and mission partners, Football parents
The mission behind the video podcast Why did Rob McDonald start The Next Goal? Because everyone needs ‘a next goal’, but talent alone isn't enough! In football and in life, choices ultimately determine the direction of your future. With The Next Goal...
by Rosaline M | 11 March 2026 | Over The Next Goal and mission partners, Basic qualities, Mental strength
Every footballer dreams of it. That moment when you no longer just play in youth football, but open the door to the real world of football. The world of contracts, competition, expectations and performance. For me, that moment began when, as a young player, I...
by admin | Aug 26, 2025 | Over The Next Goal and mission partners
“If you want to progress in football, you need to know what's really going on.” I'm Rob McDonald - former pro, UEFA Pro Coach and someone who knows the game inside and out.I've played, coached, scouted and experienced what you have ahead of you.And now I want to put my knowledge...
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