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OCD and perfectionsim: research round up
Studies show the impact of disorders and personality traits on sport
'They came alive': how huddles are developing social skills
Why the 'circle time' method is moving from classroom to training ground
Burnout: how can coaches get the rest they need?
Research spotlights strategies used to cope with the stress of managing elite teams
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'I don't know who to talk to': how can we improve athletes' access to mental health support?
Research highlights challenge in signposting and supplying psychological support
Why teams are turning to 'shared mental models' to improve performance
Research shows how elite rugby is embracing sports psychology
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Do managers need more psychological support?
In the aftermath of his side’s 5-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, newly installed Leeds United manager Javi Gracia cut a weary figure. "I don’t relax: I live…
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How can clubs develop dressing room 'leaders'?
‘We don’t have enough leaders.’ It’s a call you’ll hear from fans, managers and pundits on a regular basis. But what defines a dressing room ‘leader…
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Culture change within football: what needs to happen?
'I had two priorities. One was to set the right culture in the club. The second was to establish that connection (with the fans). Without those two…
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'It's a must-win game': how does hype affect a player's state of mind?
Must-win games. Devastating results. Embarrassing performances. The descriptions are as familiar to fans as a stray backpass or shanked shot (at least…
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How do coaches cope with stress?
"I've found large parts of the last 18 months difficult…for everything that I've loved about the last few weeks, I still have how things have been for…
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John Nassoori
'At the start, I didn't like the technology': VAR and the psychology of officiating
Another article about VAR? Really? Bear with me. It’s a subject that has seemingly been talked to death and yet the scope of the discussion rarely…
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Do footballers lose motivation after signing long-term contracts?
Shortly after Mo Salah signed a three-year contract in July 2022, Graeme Souness took to talkSPORT to question the striker’s motivation. The former…
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