Do You Want to Be a Good Player, or a Great One?
This question arose during a sport psychology podcast I listened to recently, in which a coach challenged an athlete to reflect deeply on it. At first glance, the answer may appear straightforward:
“I am a professional athlete, of course I want to be a great player.”
However, on closer examination, the question invites a far more nuanced and reflective process.
Read MoreAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can support athletes in developing stronger psychological skills. During competition, athletes often face a wide range of thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations—many of which can negatively impact performance. ACT offers a powerful framework that helps athletes stay connected to what truly matters (their core values) while effectively handling internal challenges along the way.
Read MoreUnderstanding Motivational Climate in Coaching: Task vs. Ego Involvement:
Nicholls (1984) proposed that individuals are typically motivated in one of two ways: task-involved or ego-involved. A task-involved individual focuses on personal development and skill mastery, whereas an ego-involved individual gauges success by comparing themselves to others.
This blog looks at the versatility of sport psychology and delves deeper into these other areas, and emphasises the importance of why a sport psychology consultant can be instrumental in these areas with regards to performance and well-being….Sport Psychology Consultants can help in so many ways, it is not surprising that businesses and other occupations that rely on performance are starting to employ sports psychologists.
Read MoreMuscle dysmorphia or otherwise known as bigorexia is a condition which mainly affects male bodybuilders. This term was based upon the concept of anorexia nervosa and the likeness in body image concerns and behaviours from individuals that suffer from eating disorders.
Read MoreQuiet eye is defined as the “duration of the final fixation towards a relevant target prior to the execution of the critical phase of movement and has been accepted within the literature as a measure of optimal visual attentional control.”
Read MoreUna respuesta básica puede ser algo como: “Para enseñar al deporte las habilidades mentales para mejorar su rendimiento.” Además, con un poquito más de detalle, se puede aplicar más información con respeto a confidencia, concentración, hacer frente a la presión, compostura y mentalidad.
Read MoreChoking is common expression in lots of sports and often raises fear into players at all levels. But what does it really mean to experience this ‘choke’ and how can we combat it or prevent it? Choking is when an athlete or performer goes through an affected deterioration in performance when usually under more pressure than normal.
Read MoreSlowly, but inevitably the spread of this virus reached us here in the UK and eventually, perhaps later than it should have, sporting events were postponed and athlete’s and the population faced a pandemic unlike no other known to them. This article looks at how sport psychology practitioners, coaches and support staff can help athletes identify and offer support for athletes.
Read MoreI would highly recommend these books for anyone who is on their way to becoming a sport psychologist, who is currently active as a sport psychologist or psychology practitioner, coaches or who have a general interest in the topic.
Read MoreA more consistent preparation routine before playing, has a significant influence on your performance, from a psychological perspective.
Read MoreThe triadic relationship between parent, coach and athlete from a youth and secondary school sports perspective focusing on the function of effective communication for optimum athletic success
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