Coaches Corner

🎙️ Deep Dive Drive – Episode 4: Discipline & Mindset

• Kris Hatton • Season 1 • Episode 12

In this episode of Deep Dive Drive, recorded during my morning commute, I dive into one of the biggest challenges facing young players today — discipline and mindset.

So many players say they want to achieve something in football…

but they’re waiting.

  • Waiting for a coach to push them.
  • Waiting for a manager to motivate them.
  • Waiting for someone else to unlock their potential.

In this episode, I talk about why self-motivation has to come first.

I explore:

  • Why relying on external motivation is a dangerous habit
  • The difference between wanting success and working for it
  • Why discipline behind the scenes matters more than moments in front of others
  • How players must work on themselves before trying to impress someone else
  • Why setbacks are a signal to reflect, reset, and take responsibility — not point fingers

This episode is about ownership.

About standards.

About doing the work when no one is watching.

If you’re a player, parent, or coach trying to understand what really drives progress, this conversation will challenge the idea that motivation is something given — and reinforce that the strongest mindset is built internally.

Real talk. Real accountability. One drive at a time.