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Physiology

Concussions in sport

Every athlete is aware that there are risks that are associated with sports. Sprains, strains, fractures, and other general aches and pains can go hand in hand with being an...

Athlete Development

The psychology of the pre-patch possession warm-up

I had never really given much thought to football warm-ups. The process I believed was quite simple. After you have sent the goalkeeper with the goalkeeper coach (or with a...

Athlete Development

Youth Sport: is it all about enjoyment? A developmental perspective

It has often been said that the most important thing children gain from sport is enjoyment. However, youth sport additionally plays a huge role in the personal development of children...

Applied Sport Psychology

Building Sport Confidence

Sport-confidence has been defined as “the belief or degree of certainty individuals possess about their ability to be successful in sport” (Vealey, 1986). This addresses the degree to which an athlete...

Theories

A review of mental toughness

In sport there is an increasing awareness of how important psychological factors are within athletic performance and it is now being recognized that physical talent is not the only component...

Applied Sport Psychology

Practice or play in sport: What is best for creating champions?

In sports coaching, play and practice are said to be two of the key variables that influence skill acquisition. However knowing what is the more effective or what is the...

Applied Sport Psychology

Motivating players through anchoring

We all have certain ‘anchors’ in life. We all have that particular sound, smell, taste etc. that takes us back to a certain place in our lives. I can still...

Parenting Tips

Parental Involvement in Sport

As a football coach you are always looking at ways to improve the performance of your players and maintain the highest level of coaching. I would like to put forward...

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