Geir Jordet, a world-leading expert and Professor of Sport Psychology at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, shares insights from his extensive work with top football clubs. He discusses the psychology behind penalty shootouts and the mental pressures athletes face, emphasizing strategies like individual routines and gaze control to combat anxiety. Geir also highlights the evolution of player decision-making under stress, the importance of team support, and how psychological preparation can determine success or failure in these high-stakes moments.

In this engaging talk, Stuart Morgan, a top international golf coach recognized by Golf Digest, shares insights from his coaching journey. He discusses evolving from swing coaching to a holistic performance approach. Stuart introduces the Challenge Point Framework, emphasizing the need for tailored strategies for different players. He highlights the balance between autonomy and guidance in golf coaching, the importance of pressure training, and how neuroscience influences skill development. Join him as he reveals fresh ideas for enhancing athlete performance.

Brad Stulberg, known for mental health and sustainable excellence, discusses topics like redefining success, social support in sports, contrasting mindsets in athletes like Jordan and Duncan, and stress management for athletes with real-life examples and insights on achieving greatness.

Stephen Maxwell, an expert in coachable moments, discusses the importance of adaptability and authenticity in coaching styles, evolving coaching focus towards mental aspects, planning for performance in Gaelic football, embracing unconventional athlete techniques, and the significance of self-reflection and team reflection in coaching.

Lisa Alexander, high-performance consultant and former Australian Netball coach, discusses creating winning environments, coaching dynamics, psychology in coaching, coach wellbeing, and effective communication in various sports.

Jonathan Pendlebury, U18 Head Coach at RFU, discusses player development, coaching evolution, and self-regulated learning. Topics include enhancing coaching effectiveness, developing future England team members, and exploring coaching beliefs in national playing styles. The episode delves into group dynamics, cultural influences, and continuous improvement in coaching and player development.

Paddy Ryan, Chief Coach of Cambridge University Women’s Boat Club, shares insights on fostering a culture of care and respect in rowing. Topics include developing conscientious athletes, creating player-centered environments, and the history of the Oxford vs. Cambridge boat race.

Alan Keane, Performance basketball coach, and Great Britain U20 National Team Basketball Head Coach, discusses his coaching approach focused on meeting individual needs. Topics include mental skills coaching, acceptance and commitment strategies, teamwork principles, and self-regulated learning in high-performance sports.

Dr. Richard Young discusses building sustainable performance systems, analyzing differences between medallists and non-medallists, importance of aligning personal values with organizational values for high performance, and exploring the power of pronouns and textual patterns for performance insights.

Rob Walter, coach of the South African White Ball team, and Adam Miles, sports psychologist, discuss developing a psychological program for high performance in elite sports. They cover topics such as integrating psychology into coaching, implementing values in a high-performance environment, and enhancing skill development in elite cricket.