The words leave little open to interpretation. According to Luke O’Nien, a professional footballer currently playing for Sunderland, there is ‘zero work on the psychological side of this sport (football)’ in academies. O’Nien was talking to Sky Sports, as part of an
The major question here appears to be, is it better to get some mental support even if it is classed as uncredited ( using the guidelines) which I appreciate can be more harmful than beneficial but not in every case.
I have studied both Sports Psychology and years of Mental Health Education and lived experience. I am a Qualified Mental Health First Aider ( Mental Health England) and under their guidelines have supported hundreds of employees in Insurance at many levels, acting as a listening post and signposting further support. I also qualified as a UEFAB Coach ..I am also an Advocate at TAP ( The True Athlete Project ) and a Mindfulness Coach .. with these qualifications in mind and experience would this level of Education be something to consider in Academy Level Football ?
The major question here appears to be, is it better to get some mental support even if it is classed as uncredited ( using the guidelines) which I appreciate can be more harmful than beneficial but not in every case.
I have studied both Sports Psychology and years of Mental Health Education and lived experience. I am a Qualified Mental Health First Aider ( Mental Health England) and under their guidelines have supported hundreds of employees in Insurance at many levels, acting as a listening post and signposting further support. I also qualified as a UEFAB Coach ..I am also an Advocate at TAP ( The True Athlete Project ) and a Mindfulness Coach .. with these qualifications in mind and experience would this level of Education be something to consider in Academy Level Football ?
Just a thought !