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'Soft psychologists', concussion concerns and AI's brush with boxing
From head injury cover ups to AI-informed analysis of boxing bouts, a round up of the latest sport psychology news and views
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Q&A: how does sport psychology influence scheduling?
Ireland U-15 sport psychologist James Claffey answers questions about his role in preparing the team for major tournaments, working with young players…
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March 2024

Is football shedding its 'culture of conservatism'?
As other sports turn to football for sports science and psychology ideas, should we reappraise the game's perceived reluctance to innovate?
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Suffocated by stats
Should 13-year-old NBA wannabes really be studying spin rates and arc angles?
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Body shaming in sport: how big a problem is it?
Recently published US research makes for painful reading - and it's the same story on the other side of the Atlantic
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'The mental part is the greatest challenge': Deco on why psychology is paramount to player recruitment
Ex-Chelsea star - and current Barcelona sporting director - questions technology's ability to predict a player's adjustment to a new club
Why isn't psychology part of football's future-gazing?
In the first of two issues featuring reports from Barcelona's Sports Tomorrow Congress, one question continues to rear its head: where is the focus on…

February 2024

Why should sport psychology 'stay in its lane'?
With top European clubs including psychologists as part of their coaching teams, is it time to rethink the traditional remit of the 'psych'?
Sport psychology news round up, 2024 events and Mind Room Q&A
A selection of sport psychology stories from the last week, conference calendar and call for questions
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From letters to voicenotes: how are top teams motivating and reassuring athletes?
A rundown of ten sport psychology tactics deployed by sides from across Europe
The cost of a career in sport
How much are aspiring coaches and psychologists paying to pursue their professional dream?
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January 2024

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