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Chris Lynch
I hold an MSc in Sports Psychology from LJMU. Using the principles of Sport Psychology I am currently supporting people in sport to unlock their potential. I am a former inter-county Gaelic footballer now giving back through coaching.
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Its the week of the big game, exam or even a job interview, you start to feel 'butterflies' in your stomach, you start to think "I'm Nervous" or "Something's not right" you 'freak out' and you eventually under-perform or freeze under the spotlight. Well the good news is... everyone, whether athletic...
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Research within sport psychology highlights and emphasises the potentially stressful nature of sports participation (e.g., Fletcher, Hanton & Mellalieu, 2006; Fletcher, Hanton Mellalieu & Neil, 2012; Giacobbi, Foore, & Weinberg, 2004). Stress can significantly influence both an athletes’ well-being (DiBartolo & Shaffer, 2002; Tabei, Fletcher, & Goodger, 2012), competitive performance...