Unlocking True Mental Toughness: How a Sports Psychologist Can Boost Your Performance

Unlocking True Mental Toughness: How a Sports Psychologist Can Boost Your Performance

There’s a crucial lesson on Mental Toughness that can help you unlock your true potential! As an athlete, you’ve probably heard “mental toughness” used time and time again. But what does it really mean? Many athletes define mental toughness as: However, if these beliefs are true, mental toughness might seem like it’s all about enduring…

Sport Psychology 101: How It Supports Your Mental Health and Performance
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Sport Psychology 101: How It Supports Your Mental Health and Performance

Listen to this article: The Role of Sport Psychology in Supporting Mental Health and Performance With the inevitable overlap between mental health and sport, it can be tricky to know who is the right person to speak to and about what. So I wanted to shed some light on how sport psychology complements clinical psychology,…

To the Athlete Who Never Stops Moving Even When They’re Exhausted…

To the Athlete Who Never Stops Moving Even When They’re Exhausted…

If you’re always doing, giving, performing, or proving… If your worth feels tied to how much you achieve or how hard you push… Pause. Just for a moment. And take this in: In my work as a sport and exercise psychologist in training, I work with high performers who’ve built their lives around strength, discipline,…

From Sideline Stress to Constructive Leadership: Spotting and Shifting Unhelpful Patterns in Sport

From Sideline Stress to Constructive Leadership: Spotting and Shifting Unhelpful Patterns in Sport

“Why does this keep happening?” If you’ve ever sat with an athlete unraveling after a game, or watched a team fall into the same toxic loops over and over, you’ve probably asked that question to yourself or out loud. The game changes, the context shifts, but the pattern stays eerily familiar. As a sport and…

Beyond the Job Title: Lessons from Sport on Identity and Wellbeing in High-Performance Business
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Beyond the Job Title: Lessons from Sport on Identity and Wellbeing in High-Performance Business

As a sport and exercise psychologist in training, I’ve been struck by how many lessons from the world of elite sport apply equally well to high-pressure careers in business. Both athletes and business leaders often pour their hearts, minds, and time into excelling within demanding environments. But what happens when their entire sense of self…

From Training to Impact: Exercise Psychology, Focus, and Community Engagement

From Training to Impact: Exercise Psychology, Focus, and Community Engagement

As a sport and exercise psychologist in training, I’m passionate about the transformative role physical activity can play in enhancing not just physical wellbeing, but mental and emotional health too. My work focuses on supporting individuals and communities to engage in movement in ways that are accessible, sustainable, and personally meaningful, regardless of age, background,…

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5 Ways to Retain 14-19 Year-Olds in Rugby: Challenges, Benefits, and Solutions

Rugby’s more than just a game – it’s a lifestyle. But if you’re a coach, parent, or player, you’ve probably noticed that fewer teens are sticking with the sport as they hit their late teens. So, what’s going on, and how can we turn it around?  Let’s take a dive into the factors that stop…

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The Mind-Body Connection: Using Movement to Boost Mental Health and Performance

An interview with Eliza Martinez – educator, trainer, and advocate for integrated wellness in schools. In both sport psychology and education, there’s growing recognition that movement is not just physical – It plays a powerful role in emotional regulation, mental clarity, and long-term wellbeing. Eliza is the Wellness Department Head at Fusion Academy, a certified…

Unlock Full Sport Performance: How to Train Your Brain Like a Muscle (and why you should!)

Unlock Full Sport Performance: How to Train Your Brain Like a Muscle (and why you should!)

by Alex Harper You stretch. You lift. You train drills. You work on recovery. You do everything to keep your body performing at its peak. But what are you doing for your mind? If you’ve ever felt like your mental game is what’s holding you back (whether it’s anxiety before a big match, loss of…

When Something Still Feels Missing: The Often Overlooked Side of Sport

When Something Still Feels Missing: The Often Overlooked Side of Sport

You can train hard, eat well, stay consistent… and still feel like something’s missing. It’s often said that sport is 90% mental… But how often is that part really given space? So much time and energy goes into training the body.Pushing limits. Hitting targets. Staying strong.But the mental side? It’s often left quiet… until it’s…