Nerves vs excitement when competing
Before any competition, athletes often experience a mix of excitement and nerves. While seemingly opposite, these emotional states share...
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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
Sep 25, 20232 min read
The psychology of retirement
Retirement from sports, a phase that marks the end of an athlete's career, is often celebrated as a new beginning. However, beneath the...
Tom Seabury
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Psychology and individual sports
In the fiercely competitive world of individual sports like tennis, the margin between victory and defeat is often razor-thin. While...
Tom Seabury
Sep 15, 20232 min read
Focuses for junior athletes
A question I often get answered by parents is what they should focus on for their child's development. Which areas require attention and...
Tom Seabury
Aug 28, 20233 min read
The art of coaching a beginner athlete
As aspiring athletes lace up their trainers and step onto the field for the first time, they embark on a journey that’s not just physical...
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
Feb 23, 20232 min read
What is mental burnout?
Mental burnout is a term used in society, yet it is commonly misunderstood. Imagine you have a car. You climb in, put your seatbelt on...
Tom Seabury
Jan 6, 20233 min read
What books to read if you want to be successful?
It is universally accepted that reading aids your chances of being successful. From classic novels to self-help books, there are millions...
Tom Seabury
Dec 18, 20223 min read
SP100 (8) John McEnroe
This is article 8 in the SP100 list, highlighting elite athletes' and coaches' achievements, philosophies and methodologies. These...
Tom Seabury
Nov 28, 20222 min read
The 'Meeting problem' in business
Modern business has developed a big problem with meeting culture. Many businesses see their employees' calendars littered with meeting...
Tom Seabury
Oct 29, 20224 min read
Why is learned helplessness a big issue?
Learned helplessness is becoming more and more evident in modern society. Learned helplessness is a state in which an individual has...
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