Sleep, cognition and recovery tools
Sleep is a crucial component of cognitive recovery, directly affecting mental clarity, memory consolidation, emotional regulation, and...
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Tom Seabury
Aug 123 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
May 253 min read
The benefits of tea
In addition to its broad appeal and cultural significance, regular tea consumption has been associated with several cognitive benefits.
Tom Seabury
May 132 min read
Performance and sleep deprivation
The importance of sleep is well-known when it comes to physical performance in sports. However, sleep deprivation is also a critical...
Tom Seabury
Mar 113 min read
Fatigue and youth sport
Teenage athletes navigate a unique and challenging landscape marked by the convergence of rigorous sporting commitments, academic...
Tom Seabury
Feb 193 min read
Vitamin D and performance
Vitamin D is crucial to our body's functioning. It plays a pivotal role in the body, impacting bone health, immune function, and beyond....
Tom Seabury
Feb 123 min read
How sleep shapes athlete performance
In sport where milliseconds can separate champions from the rest, every element of an athlete's regimen is scrutinised for performance...
Tom Seabury
Jan 232 min read
The psychological impact of pregnancy on athletes
Pregnancy marks a transformative journey for female athletes, encompassing unique psychological challenges that extend from conception to...
Tom Seabury
Jan 92 min read
Waypoints and goal setting
This time of year sees many setting ambitious goals for the year ahead. While big goals are to be encouraged, we must establish waypoints...
Tom Seabury
Dec 28, 20232 min read
Unmasking the negative psychological effects of snus
Snus (a form of smokeless tobacco) has gained popularity in various demographics, especially among footballers. While its popularity has...
Tom Seabury
Oct 16, 20232 min read
The struggles for university athletes
October marks the start of university and university sport for many athletes worldwide. For aspiring athletes, transitioning from school...
Tom Seabury
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Athletes and their skills in retirement
Competitive athletes often operate in the here and now. How can I get the next win? How can I get my ranking up? What do I have to do to...
Tom Seabury
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Developing composure
Calmed and composed - words many athletes strive to have associated with their game. In sports, composure is not just a trait; it’s a...
Tom Seabury
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Breakfast for champions
Athletes are well aware of the importance of diet when it comes to physical performance. However, what's often underestimated is the...
Tom Seabury
Aug 24, 20231 min read
How pressure can affect athletes
Many conversations I have with athletes involve discussing struggles with pressure. Pressure in the context of sports unveils a...
Tom Seabury
Aug 21, 20232 min read
The balance of being a student-athlete
Student-athletes are faced with a unique set of challenges as they navigate the demanding worlds of academics and sports. The pressure to...
Tom Seabury
Aug 17, 20231 min read
Athletes and sleep
Sleep is crucial for physical recovery and plays a pivotal role in maintaining mental health, cognitive function, emotional balance, and...
Tom Seabury
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Importance of hydration on cognitive performance
We all know hydration is important, but many of us need to pay more attention to it. When it comes to athletes, hydration's effect on the...
Tom Seabury
Jul 24, 20232 min read
Arrogance vs confidence
'Some people confuse my confidence for arrogance, as they do not know what I have been through' - Nick Kyrgios. Confidence and arrogance...
Tom Seabury
Jul 4, 20232 min read
The Psychology of High-Performance Longevity
Longevity is a key metric in any debate of 'the greatest athletes of all time'. Across all sports, there are exceptional examples of...
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