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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 31, 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 26, 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...
Tom Seabury
Jul 22, 20243 min read


Spanish football and the power of creative versatility
Spain's golden era in international football is widely acknowledged to have peaked with their victory at the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in...
Tom Seabury
Jul 15, 20244 min read


Penalties and England's buddy system
Before Gareth Southgate's reign as England manager, the national football team had a notoriously poor record in competitive penalty...
Tom Seabury
Jul 10, 20242 min read


The importance of selecting the right coach
Selecting the right coach is a pivotal decision that can significantly influence an athlete's chances of success. A coach is more than...
Tom Seabury
Jul 1, 20243 min read


The psychological battle of distance running
Distance running is not merely a test of physical endurance but also a profound psychological challenge. The mental battle that distance...
Tom Seabury
Jun 27, 20242 min read


The long walk - the psychology of a penalty shootout
As the group stages of this year's European Championships come to a close, we near the infamous knockout stage, which means our minds...
Tom Seabury
Jun 23, 20243 min read


Breathing strategies for athletes
Breathing is a fundamental physiological process that can profoundly shape both the body and mind during sporting competition. Efficient...
Tom Seabury
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Nerves vs excitement when competing
Before any competition, athletes often experience a mix of excitement and nerves. While seemingly opposite, these emotional states share...
Tom Seabury
May 27, 20242 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 25, 20243 min read


Alexithymia and athletes
Alexithymia is a personality construct characterised by the inability to identify and describe emotions in oneself. This condition, first...
Tom Seabury
May 23, 20243 min read


Tribal bias in sports
Sports inherently involve competition between groups, making them a fertile ground for tribal bias.
Tom Seabury
May 20, 20244 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
May 13, 20242 min read


Junior sport and the Batman Effect
The "Batman Effect" is an intriguing concept in the realm of developmental psychology that explores how assuming the persona of a...
Tom Seabury
May 9, 20244 min read


Sakichi Toyoda and the 5 whys
Sakichi Toyoda (one of the fathers of the Japanese industrial revolution and the founder of Toyota Industries) developed a concept...
Tom Seabury
May 6, 20244 min read


Neuroplasticity and coaching
Neuroplasticity is a fundamental concept that helps us better understand brain development and learning processes. It refers to the...
Tom Seabury
Apr 24, 20243 min read


Coaching communication for juniors and adults
Effective communication is crucial in coaching, as it not only helps the transfer of knowledge but also motivates and psychologically...
Tom Seabury
Apr 21, 20243 min read


The power of body language
Body language (the non-verbal cues we emit through our posture, gestures, facial expressions, and movements) is a powerful communicator....
Tom Seabury
Apr 7, 20243 min read


Recency bias and self-assessment
Recency bias (a cognitive phenomenon where individuals give disproportionate weight to recent events over historical ones) plays a...
Tom Seabury
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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