The Coaching Bubble S04 Ep05 Ciara Losty Podcast
Nov 23, 2021
Dr. Cíara Losty, an applied sport and exercise psychologist and lecturer, shares her insights on enhancing decision-making for coaches and athletes. She emphasizes the importance of psychology in supporting coaches under pressure and aligning their values. Cíara discusses the critical need for individualized approaches, turning down roles that conflict with personal philosophies, and the dangers of last-minute fixes in coaching. She highlights the significance of building resilience and maintaining team connections, especially during challenging times like the pandemic.
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Coaches Are Performers Too
- Coaches are performers too and face pressure, decisions, and public scrutiny like athletes.
- Sports psychology supports coaches' decision-making and emotion management under pressure.
Use Psychology As A Reflection Space
- Use sports psychology to create a safe reflection space for improving decisions and emotion control.
- Invite feedback and assess alignment of values before committing to work together.
Choose Fit Over Profile
- Practitioners should refuse roles that clash with their values even if high-profile.
- Fit between your philosophy and the organisation matters more than status.
