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Tom Seabury
Feb 244 min read
Understanding our inner thoughts in sport
Picture this:Â You're standing at the penalty spot with the game on the line. The crowd fades into the background, your teammates hold...
Tom Seabury
Feb 63 min read
The Power of Communication in Doubles Tennis: What the science says
In the heat of a doubles tennis match, quick decision-making and seamless coordination are key to success. But what separates great...
Tom Seabury
Feb 35 min read
Understanding type 2 errors when coaching tennis
If you read our previous article on Type 1 errors in tennis coaching , you’ll recall it focused on the tendency to falsely attribute...
Tom Seabury
Jan 277 min read
Fostering belonging amongst athletes
Feeling a genuine sense of belonging is something many of us long for, whether we’re stepping onto the tennis court, joining a new...
Tom Seabury
Jan 204 min read
Understanding type 1 errors when coaching tennis
Have you ever introduced a new tennis drill or grip adjustment, witnessed an immediate improvement in a player's performance, and...
Tom Seabury
Jan 133 min read
Understanding and overcoming doom loops
I n any sport, we see athletes constantly striving for peak performance. However, even the best competitors can fall into cycles of...
Tom Seabury
Jan 64 min read
Anchoring bias and its effect on our performance
In the realm of psychology, cognitive biases subtly influence decision-making, behaviours, and perceptions. Among these biases, anchoring...
Tom Seabury
Jan 14 min read
Why do we often fail our New Year resolutions?
As we enter 2025, a huge number of people all over the world enter the year with the ambition of achieving a New Year's resolution....
Tom Seabury
Dec 16, 20243 min read
Social cohesion vs task cohesion in team sports
In team sports, the concept of cohesion is often hailed as a vital ingredient for success. However, there are different forms of...
Tom Seabury
Nov 4, 20243 min read
Coaching with collaborative communication
Effective communication between coaches and athletes is one of the most powerful tools for building trust, improving performance, and...
Tom Seabury
Oct 7, 20243 min read
Sleep, cognition and recovery tools
Sleep is a crucial component of cognitive recovery, directly affecting mental clarity, memory consolidation, emotional regulation, and...
Tom Seabury
Oct 3, 20245 min read
Enhancing coaching communication with Self-Determination Theory
In the world of performance psychology, Self-Determination Theory (SDT) stands as a powerful framework for understanding human...
Tom Seabury
Sep 30, 20245 min read
How the delivery of a message shapes an athlete's response
In sport, the coach-athlete relationship is a vital component of success. While strategies, drills, and training techniques are...
Tom Seabury
Sep 23, 20244 min read
The impact of in-game decision-making on tennis matches
Tennis is a sport that demands not only physical prowess but also sharp mental agility. While technique, endurance, and strength are...
Tom Seabury
Sep 15, 20244 min read
The importance of creating a safe space for athletes when training
Creating a safe space for athletes to learn and develop is fundamental to effective training and coaching. A safe environment goes beyond...
Tom Seabury
Aug 12, 20243 min read
Seeking feedback vs seeking validation
In the world of performance, we are all aware of the benefits of feedback. Whether from managers, coaches, family or peers, feedback can...
Tom Seabury
Aug 7, 20243 min read
The psychology of a good taper
With the Olympic games now well underway, many commentators and voices on social media are discussing tapering. Tapering is a strategic...
Tom Seabury
Jul 31, 20243 min read
Athletes and life in the Olympic village
The concept of the Olympic Athletes' Village, where athletes from around the world reside together during the Games, has become a...
Tom Seabury
Jul 26, 20243 min read
The pressure cauldron of the Olympic Games
Competing at the Olympic Games represents one of the highest pinnacles of achievement in the world of sports. For many athletes, the...
Tom Seabury
Jul 22, 20243 min read
Interdisciplinary teams in sport coaching
The evolution of sport over the past few decades has seen a significant shift towards a more scientific and specialised approach to...
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