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Team Building

Team building to overcome team conflict

A Team-Building Intervention Whether it is on or off the playing field, effectively dealing with conflict goes a long way in determining success. Once teams successfully overcome conflict, trust develops...

Applied Sport Psychology

Motivation in disabled schoolchildren

After witnessing a schoolgirl aged 12 with two prosthetic blades running in a High School Sports Day 100m event in front of the entire school without any leveling distance advantage,...

Applied Sport Psychology

Bragging rights: Applied exercises in mental training

My sport psychology program at "The Mental Game" is a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy, imagery rehearsal, relaxation, hypnosis and other tools designed for self actualization. When a client comes to my...

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...

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

Antecedents and development of 'Talent' in football

Successful performance in elite football does not usually show itself until the early 20s due to unpredictable factors during a player’s development, particularly the effect that the growth spurt (puberty)...

Injuries

Athletic Identity

Athletic identity is the degree to which an individual identifies with the athlete role and looks to others for acknowledgement of that role (Brewer, Van Raalte, & Linder, 1993). It...

Team Building

Where to start when working with teams

I think that it is fair to say that a team is far more than a collection of athletes. The term ‘cohesion’ is often used to describe a team that...

Leadership

Demonstrating the power of coach suggestion, feedback and self-talk

This is an extraordinary exercise to show fellow coaches and your players the power of mindset and positive thinking. I won't claim it as my own, but will thank Susan...

Applied Sport Psychology

The athlete and academics

Another September is upon on us and for most athletes that means it is time to head back to school. Last month I had discussed the importance of confidence keys...

Athlete Development

Steve McClaren: What psychological qualities are needed to excel in elite football?

Applied Sport Psychology

Tangible v Intangible

As the sporting world today is becoming more competitive than ever, professional teams and individuals are always looking to gain that competitive advantage over their opponents and rivals. Data (or...

Applied Sport Psychology

Embracing the Individual

Too often, team sports managements disenfranchise young players or potentially good players by treating them like pieces of meat. If they are not up to making the first team, they...

Athlete Development

How are players motivated in sport?

In elite sport, motivation is a key psychological trait that is needed to excel. Elite players need high levels of motivation to push themselves to their limits and to be...

Applied Sport Psychology

Positive psychology for peak performance

As a Positive Psychologist with a background in, and passion for, sport and exercise, I often get asked about the link between the areas, and where the disciplines of Positive...

Theories

Specialization in youth sport

When young children show a large amount of skill or potential talent for a specific sport, they are often pushed to exclusively pursue that sport by family or coaches. It...

Team Building

Steve McClaren: Creating the Environment

Theories

Coach, The transformational leader

The Transformational Leader is someone who inspires others to go further than what they are capable of. A good coach is able to help others reach beyond expectations. In modern...

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