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Emily Sleeman
BSc Psychology/MSc Psychology/MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology graduate. Former NCAA Division 1 football player and coach. Currently studying to become a certified strength and conditioning specialist. My mission is to support athletes and coaches with their performance and wellbeing needs, incorporating a holistic approach
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Athletes are considered heroes to many, often representing strength, resilience and mental toughness. Despite these qualities benefiting sport performance, there is a connotation that an athlete must always be OK and that expressing any suffering, doubt or negative thought is considered a weakness, especially for male athletes. There is often...