The world of sports requires not only physical excellence but also mental fortitude. Athletes face immense pressure, adversity, and intense emotions during competition. The ability to effectively regulate and harness those emotions can make all…
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Why Social Media Impacts Athletes’ Wellbeing?
Success in sport is clear- If you win, you are the best (even if it’s just for a season). Winning is also pretty clear most of the time. As an athlete, I had conditioned myself…
Empathy Driven Coaching in Sports
Just for a minute, forget about all your qualifications, education and past experiences as a sports coach. Ask yourself one question- How do I understand what my athlete needs? If you erase all the past…
Goal Setting- Simple yet Effective
Some athletes may lack motivation to compete in their desired sport or they may not feel like there is an achievable outcome from playing which therefore has a negative impact on their self-confidence. There are…
Liverpool FC- Can they regain their title or are they fighting a losing battle?
Liverpool has had many highs and lows over the years; however, their biggest achievement was winning the premier league in 2020. For the first time in 30 years, they were champions! Champions in 2020 Wow,…
European Super League – ‘A Disgrace to the Football World’
The ‘Beautiful Game’ almost destroyed by club owners who only care about money. When this daunting idea was put into place fans, managers, captains, everyone who loved the game of football came together and voiced…
Mental Health- A Challenge for Men in Sport or A Life Changer?
Many years ago, it was Mohammed Ali whose license was taken away because he was ‘different’ and did not try to ‘fit’ in. Even though Ali did not suffer from serious mental health conditions, he…
Time for Change! Reflecting on Gender Inequality in Sports
All around the world sports is played, whether it be grass roots or for the Olympics. From a young age, boys are encouraged to play football or rugby and girls are encouraged to participate in…
Achieving the unthinkable- Autobiography of a disguised team player
This piece is a fictional autobiography that takes you on a deep psychological journey exploring an athlete’s emotional mind Sports, being part of a team… is portrayed as fun and exciting. Is that all a…
Adapting to the ‘New Normal’ in Sports
‘The year 2020 is cancelled’, ‘is this reality now’ ,‘the world has gone crazy’. These are just a few of the phrases that I have heard since Covid 19 came around. Everyone all around the…