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The Psychology of New Zealand at the World Cup
New Zealand won the World Cup in South Africa last year. Coaches and players worked together to come up with a psych skills plan. It covered well being and team culture as well. The ideal performance state was underpinned by work on challenge and threat states. Players were more likely to find that ideal performance state if they are in a challenge mindset.