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...
top of page
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
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 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 94 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
Mar 212 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
Jan 22 min read
The benefits of chewing gum
In sports, where every decision and moment counts, athletes and coaches often use unconventional strategies to gain a psychological edge....
Tom Seabury
Dec 22, 20232 min read
The pressure on fullbacks during their role's evolution
Over the past two decades, the role of fullbacks in football has undergone a metamorphosis, transforming from traditional defenders into...
Tom Seabury
Nov 23, 20232 min read
A child's first sporting competition
All athletes who compete as juniors face a big landmark moment - their first competition. Witnessing a child compete in sports for the...
Tom Seabury
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Learned helplessness in sport
Learned helplessness is a psychological phenomenon that transcends the realms of academia and finds profound relevance in the world of...
Tom Seabury
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Puberty - the psychological rollercoaster
Puberty is a significant phase in everyone's life, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood. This period can profoundly affect...
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 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
Sep 8, 20232 min read
Psychology and team performance
In the ever-evolving world of sports, where the difference between victory and defeat can be razor-thin, teams increasingly turn to...
bottom of page