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...
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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 204 min read
Tribal bias in sports
Sports inherently involve competition between groups, making them a fertile ground for tribal bias.
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 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
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
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
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 18, 20232 min read
The pillars of the 5Cs
Achieving excellence in sports is more than just physical prowess; it's also about mastering the mental game. The 5Cs form the foundation...
Tom Seabury
Sep 4, 20232 min read
The psychology of different football formats
Whether you're a player, a coach, or a fan, you'll know that the psychological aspects of football can be just as challenging as the...
Tom Seabury
Aug 11, 20232 min read
The evolution of psychology in tennis
Over the past few decades, the field of psychology has undergone a significant evolution within the realm of tennis. What was once...
Tom Seabury
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Advice for parents of athletes
While a parent may not directly be their child's coach, they play an integral role in their child's athletic journeys. It's not just...
Tom Seabury
Jun 12, 20232 min read
The power of self-talk
Self-talk is a term that is commonly used in modern sports. But what is it? While we often associate self-talk with its significance in...
Tom Seabury
May 22, 20232 min read
Anxiety in sport
Anxiety is a common feeling in modern society. Our brains work tirelessly to predict potential scenarios to keep us safe and handle...
Tom Seabury
Apr 27, 20232 min read
How does alcohol hinder physical performance?
Arsene Wenger is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential managers in the history of English football. During his...
Tom Seabury
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Why is our society obsessed with sport?
Watching sport is one of the most popular past times globally. Sport can captivate huge fan bases, and many plan their weekly schedules...
Tom Seabury
Apr 6, 20232 min read
The placebo effect and sporting performance
The placebo effect is a well-known phenomenon in medicine and psychology, where a person experiences positive health outcomes after...
Tom Seabury
Apr 1, 20232 min read
How cognition can define success in sprinting
Whether it's 100 metres or 400 metres, sprinting is an explosive and intense physical activity that requires quick reflexes, precise...
Tom Seabury
Mar 3, 20231 min read
The role of cognitive processing in sport
Cognitive processing is an element of performance psychology affecting nearly every part of everyday life. Processing includes...
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