The Mental Edge: A Sport Psychology Crash Course (Part 1)

This is a fast-paced, applied introduction to the psychological skills that underpin consistent performance. In a small number of focused sessions, I introduce the core evidence-based principles from sport psychology and show how they translate into everyday training and competition. The emphasis is on practical tools that athletes can test, adapt and embed straight away.

Part 1 includes: An Introduction to Sport Psychology (17 mins)

• What is sport psychology?

• Putting things into practice

• Why is sport psychology important?

• Understanding the role of a psychologist

Session 1 - Focus & Concentration (35 mins)

• What is meant by 'focus'?

• Learn how focus is interrupted

• Putting focus into practice

• Skills to help you re-focus and improve concentration

Session 2 - Emotions & Coping (35 mins)

• Normalising emotions

• Signs of unhelpful coping and why it backfires

• Developing emotional awareness

• Regulating emotions and coping with adversity