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What's the deal with sensationalising sport psychology?

What's the deal with sensationalising sport psychology?

At a time of accentuated attention on athletes' mental health, analysis of psychological performance needs to raise its game

John Nassoori
Jun 23, 2022
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During one of Ralf Rangnick's first press conferences as Manchester United manager, he announced he had appointed a performance psychologist to support the first team at Old Trafford.

The move, as he put it, was logical. If you're looking to improve a team's fortunes on the pitch, it surely makes sense to invest in a professional who is devoted to the p…

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