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In tune with: Jonathan Tah and the rhythm of success
TL;DR
Jonathan Tah, FC Bayern Munich centre-back, emphasizes the importance of mental preparation in football, using music as his source of motivation. He believes that emotional stability is key to achieving success on the pitch.
Key points
- Jonathan Tah plays for FC Bayern Munich.
- Mental preparation is crucial in professional football.
- Music serves as a personal source of motivation for Tah.
- Emotional stability is key to his performance.
- The insights are part of the 'Sounds Around Football' series.
Jonathan TahFC Bayern Munich
In tune with: Jonathan Tah and the rhythm of success
ADVERTISEMENT: In the world of professional football, mental preparation is often just as crucial as training on the pitch.
In the second episode of our “Sounds Around Football” series by Sonos and OneFootball, FC Bayern Munich centre-back Jonathan Tah offers a deep insight into his very personal source of motivation: music.
He uses sounds that push and motivate him to give everything. For him, it is above all about emotional stability: “Nothing can stop you, you are strong, you can do anything, you were made for this,” he describes as his inner mantra.
For Tah, music is far more than just background noise. It is a tool to get into “the mode.” During his workouts, he uses his entire Sonos system, now also with the Sonos Play, and calls it the “perfect sparring partner,” whether indoors or outdoors: “And the sound is just top.”=
In moments of maximum pressure, for example before matches, it helps him stay “calm under pressure.” To reach this level of concentration, he combines his Sonos Play with Sonos headphones. Thanks to noise cancelling, he can completely block out the outside world and immerse himself deeply in his music – a decisive factor in staying focused in front of the Allianz Arena crowd.
Rhythm on and off the pitch
Tah’s connection to music runs deep. The defender is a passionate drummer. He used to play in church and in his community, and today he has his own drum kit at home in Munich. “If my life were a sound right now, it would be drums,” says Tah.
He sees striking parallels between his hobby and his profession. Everything in life has a rhythm – football too. Putting your foot in the right place at the right moment is, in essence, the same as hitting a precise beat on the drums.
The stadium experience in your own living room
Even away from the pitch, Tah remains devoted to football. When he analyses matches or simply follows them passionately as a fan, he relies on his Sonos home cinema system.
Q&A
How does Jonathan Tah use music for motivation in football?
Jonathan Tah uses music to enhance his emotional stability and motivation, believing it helps him perform better on the pitch.
What is Jonathan Tah's inner mantra for success?
His inner mantra focuses on strength and resilience, emphasizing that nothing can stop him and that he was made for success.
What series features Jonathan Tah discussing mental preparation?
Jonathan Tah is featured in the 'Sounds Around Football' series by Sonos and OneFootball, which explores the role of music in sports.
