Applied Sport Psychology

Born to be number one, or is second actually the best?
There are many theories surrounding the development of personality. The Biological Approach to personality suggests that genetics are responsible, with a well researched link between genetics and personality traits (Eysenck, 1967). Behavioural theories associate personality characteristics with the individual and their interaction with the environment; focusing on learning stemming from...
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Applied Sport Psychology

Coaching clichés (part 1): Are they useful? Only if they’re truly heard.
According to dictionary.com, a “cliché” is “a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact...
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Applied Sport Psychology

The power of the underdog
In August of last year I moved to the USA to play soccer for a small university in Tennessee. What we achieved as a team was more than any of...
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Mental Health

Effects of sport withdrawal in the treatment of eating disorders in athletes
Many research studies have found how participation in sport can heighten an individual’s probability of developing an eating disorder or disordered eating problems. This is due to not only psychological,...
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Applied Sport Psychology

Bouncing Back From Adversity
“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” Michael Jordan In sport, the requirement to bounce back from adversity is key...
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Injuries

Finding time for elite junior athletes
Few studies have investigated the role of overall life stress and wellness on performance and injuries in elite junior sport. The adolescent phase of development is one where athletes face...
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Applied Sport Psychology

The process of achieving your goals: Committed action
Often, we make the excuse that if we were “motivated enough” to go to the gym to lift weights, shoot extra free throws after practice, or run that extra mile...
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Applied Sport Psychology

A Guide to Controlling Competition Anxiety
Anxiety is a state consisting of psychological and physical symptoms brought about by a sense of apprehension of a perceived threat. However, levels of anxiety can differ according to situation...
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Athlete Development

The characteristics and development of expert coaches
What is an expert coach? What is the difference between an effective coach and an ineffective coach? If these questions can be answered then better coaches can be developed which...
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Applied Sport Psychology

Mind games in sport
“They may have the 10-point gap, but they’ve got a big ask to stay at 10-points for the rest of the season, and I don’t think they’ve got the team...
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