#193: Suzie Rhydderch (Sydney Swans) - How to be a psychologist in the AFL

Hello friends!

So what DOES a psychologist do in an elite sport setting? And how do they contribute to player recruitment and development?

Meet Suzie, she’s a clinical psychologist at the Sydney Swans and with 8 years experience in the AFL, she’s got the answers.

Suzie runs us through how she got to where she is, not without a few setbacks, and how she was able to overcome this and figure out her dream career in sport.

Offering a quick masterclass in her #1 skill, Empathy, and all the ins and outs of being a psychologist in the AFL, this one is a must listen.

We cover:

(00:00) Introduction

(13:52) Sports Psychologists vs Clinical Psychologists

(21:51) Player profiling for Recruitment vs Well-being

(31:04) What it’s like working with the Sydney Swans

(46:11) Advice to a Uni Student

(49:45) Conclusion

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