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Applied Sport Psychology

Hot button sssues and the influence of self talk

Self-talk, or our internal monologue, often has contrasting effects; used correctly self-talk is one of the most effective methods of instilling self-confidence. Negative self-talk involves thinking or saying anything that reflects a lack of confidence or a defeatist attitude. Circumstances where negative self-talk is common amongst athletes, are situations where...

Applied Sport Psychology

Individual differences in sport

“No one formula can provide effective and meaningful interventions for all athletes and teams in all situations” (Anderson, 2002). It is critically important to keep individual differences in mind when...

Theories

Integrating your new transfer window signings (English Professional Football)

The transfer rumour mill is starting to crank up as Premier League and Football League clubs prepare to return for pre-season training in the very near future. Successful recruitment is...

Applied Sport Psychology

On the pitch: Inside an experts mind

How it is that an expert footballer can play a perfectly weighted 50 yard pass cutting through the oppositions defence when under immense pressure. Swap them with a considerably less...

Applied Sport Psychology

Anxiety in sports performance

Anxiety is a concept that is widely discussed by performers and coaches. Practitioners involved in sports performance need to be aware of anxiety related symptoms. Once awareness is built it...

Applied Sport Psychology

Stress and the glass of water

I want to run you through a demonstration I have used in workshops and with individual clients. It's called Stress and a Glass of Water. I didn't invent the analogy,...

Mental Health

Protect your athlete - Body image perceptions and consequences

Anxiety surrounding body image and exercise is related to muscle gain, weight control and attractiveness leading to the question “Does this manifest in sport?” In short, yes it does, while...

Applied Sport Psychology

Increasing internal self-awareness to improve performance

Creating and developing an internal self-awareness within athletes is, for me, the most important job a sport psychologist has within applied work, and is something I care a great deal...

Injuries

Injury, rehabilitation and psychology

Whether its recreational or professional, injury is a common occurrence at all levels of sport and exercise. Evidence has shown that physical factors such as over-training, equipment and playing conditions...

Applied Sport Psychology

Creating Your Own Culture of Excellence

Either as an athlete, coach or business we all aspire to be successful. We want to be noted in the same breath as excellence. Even as an individual trying to...

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