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...
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Tom Seabury
Sep 154 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 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
Aug 73 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 313 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 223 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 154 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 102 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
Jun 272 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 223 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 103 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
May 272 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 64 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
Apr 213 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 73 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
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 293 min read
Are data and statistics ruining athlete creativity?
In recent years, the landscape of sport has undergone a significant transformation. It is now heavily influenced by the increasing...
Tom Seabury
Feb 223 min read
Diabetes and competitive sport
In the Netflix documentary Break Point, Alexander Zverev raised the interesting conversation of diabetes and professional sport. Diabetes...
Tom Seabury
Jan 302 min read
The interplay of breath and emotion
The relationship between breathing and emotions is a profound and intricate connection that is pivotal in shaping our mental states. In...
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...
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