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Applied Sport Psychology

Identifying talent - are we using the right tools?

Identifying talent is one of sports biggest and most profitable issues. There is a constant seek for a new Christiano Ronaldo in the world of football, the next LeBron James...

Applied Sport Psychology

What is Talent - A Growth Mindset Approach (2/2)

The debate between nature and nurture in sports still exists. In my view the nurture part is more important than the nature part, because I believe a lot can be...

Applied Sport Psychology

Explaining motivational behaviour patterns

Motivation can be defined as the factors which direct and energise the behaviours of humans and other organisms- the drive behind the reasons we do things. Researchers have investigated a...

Athlete Development

Development paths for individual and organizations

Development is always a hot topic. How do leaders develop employees? How do coaches develop athletes? How do teachers develop students? Development is always at the forefront of organizations and...

Applied Sport Psychology

Why are some players afraid to shoot?

Sports, such as basketball, require individuals to shoot under pressure, and under the observation of others, such as co-actors (other performers), an audience, or a coach. Performing in front of...

Applied Sport Psychology

A realistic approach to developing focus and concentration

“Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.” - Zig Ziglar This month I would like to discuss the aspect of focus...

Parenting Tips

How and when should praise be given?

In my previous article about parenting in sport (link available below), it was concluded parents should support, praise and encourage their child’s involvement in sport. What failed to be detailed...

Parenting Tips

What is the point of school?

The above is the title of a book by Guy Claxton that I read recently. At the time of publishing the author was Director for Real-World Learning at the University...

Physiology

Napping for weekly sleep health in elite junior athletes

In my last clinical update on sleep and sports injury in adolescent athletes, I described the stressors that they face in day to day training and competition. As well as...

Mental Health

The increased risk and difficult detection of eating disorders among athletes

As a physically active population, athletes are typically viewed by the general public as healthy and strong, and so are not considered to be an at risk group for suffering...

Athlete Development

The path to expertise in young football players

1. Background In this article three developmental pathways to expertise in the field of sport were critically analysed. Activity patterns were explored and compared, in an attempt to find trends...

Applied Sport Psychology

Developing intrinsic motivation....The role of the coach

It is widely acknowledged that the most successful performers across varying sporting paradigms are those that have invested a significant amount of time acquiring the essential skills of their trade...

Applied Sport Psychology

How a Coach’s Pedagogical Philosophy Impacts the Intrinsic Motivation of Athletes

Intrinsic motivation can be defined as “engaging in an activity for itself and for the pleasure and satisfaction derived from participation” (Vallerand, 2004). The coach’s ability to intrinsically motivate players...

Parenting Tips

Read my lips: Narrative therapy in sport

Impressions that people hold of athletes commonly change in response to media reports. The phrasing of these can also affect how athletes consequently view themselves, which in turn affects their...

Applied Sport Psychology

Can we develop or enhance the concept of grit?

The concept of grit is often discussed in the field of high performance athletics. We have seen the post-game interviews with coaches and players alike stating that “we need to...

Applied Sport Psychology

Are top athletes born or made?

Have you ever seen the television series Made (MTV)? On this show one person wants to change his or her life and often wants to be ‘made’ into the person...

Applied Sport Psychology

How are sports stars motivated

Motivation involves the biological, emotional, social and cognitive forces that activate our behaviour. In simpler terms, motivation is used to describe why we do something. Motivation is a big topic...

Applied Sport Psychology

Skill acquisition in sport - The journey to expertise

Skill Acquisition in Sport This article attempts to provide simplistic insight into the concept of Skill Acquisition in sport, and specifically what actions coaches and teachers need to be conscious...

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