"You're the best sport psychologist I have ever worked with…because you didn't do psychology with me, you treated me.....normally. When I was having a dip in form, you knew what to say, but most of all, when I had some personal issues away from football, you literally just sat with me, did nothing, said nothing, and I can't tell you how much that meant".
Exclusive: Michael Caulfield on why conversation trumps convention, sport psychology 'salespeople' and the profession's future
Renowned psychologist opens on his unorthodox approach to helping players - and why the art of conversation is as important as the science behind sport psychology
Mar 30, 2026
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