The Sport Psych Show #294 Eamon Devlin - Creating the Right Half-Time Environment
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Aug 12, 2024 Eamon Devlin, head coach of several senior Gaelic football teams and founder of the sports consultancy Minute9, dives deep into the importance of halftime in team sports. He shares his research findings on how players perceive coaching messages during breaks. The discussion explores emotional challenges athletes face at halftime and the critical need for structured communication. Eamon highlights strategies to create a supportive environment, integrating psychological insights and video analysis to enhance player motivation and performance.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Journey from Law to Sports Psychology: Coaching Reflections and Gaelic Football Insights
03:01 • 2min
Understanding Player Expectations During Half-Time in Team Sports
04:57 • 4min
Emotional Challenges of Half-Time Breaks in Sports
09:03 • 3min
Halftime Dynamics: Communication and Player Needs
12:01 • 24min
The Biopsychosocial Dynamics of Half-Time in Sports
35:53 • 4min
Maximizing Halftime Impact
39:25 • 12min