The Sport Psych Show
Join Sport Psychologist, Dan Abrahams, on The Sport Psych Show as he aims to demystify sport psychology for players, coaches and parents by speaking with some of the most influential people in sports performance today. Dan is on a mission to learn more about how sport psychology philosophies, tools and techniques positively impact participation, progression and performance in sport. He wants to learn more about how to drive participation – what motivational tools engage players and inspire people to play and stay in their sport. He wants to explore how players can progress quicker and more effectively – what is great practice and training? And how does learning in sport really happen? Finally, he wants to hear what his guests have to say about the psychology of performance – how do they think players can improve their ability to high perform consistently under pressure? Discover simple and practical tools and techniques by listening in to Dan’s conversations with elite competitors, sports coaches, sport scientists, and psychologists.
Latest episodes
Jul 22, 2024 • 51min
#291 Brad Stulberg - Focusing on the Process
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.
Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 3min
#290 Stephen Maxwell - Looking for Coachable Moments
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.
Jul 8, 2024 • 54min
#289 Lisa Alexander AM - Reflections on Developing a World-Class Winning Coaching Programme Part 2
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.
Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 15min
#288 Jonathan Pendlebury - Coaching at the Developmental Phase
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.
Jun 24, 2024 • 59min
#287 Paddy Ryan - Developing a Culture of Care
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.
8 snips
Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 8min
#286 Alan Keane - Building a Coaching Toolbox
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.
11 snips
Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 2min
#285 Dr Richard Young - Building a System for High Performance
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.
Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 10min
#284 Rob Walter & Adam Miles - Developing a Psychological Programme for High Performance in Elite Sport
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.
8 snips
May 20, 2024 • 1h 3min
#283 Derek O’Riordan - The Craft of Coaching
Derek O’Riordan, Partnership Manager for Sport Scotland, and coach developer in Rugby Union, discusses coach development intricacies, healthy sport involvement for children, deliberate practice, and attentional cues for learning and performance in this insightful podcast.
May 13, 2024 • 1h 12min
#282 Jordan Cassidy - Tailoring Coach Development to the Individual
Sports scientist Jordan Cassidy discusses tailoring coach development to the individual, emphasizing skill acquisition and athlete support. Topics include coach feedback, planning, reflective practice, and creating engaging learning environments. The conversation delves into the importance of personalized coaching approaches and the significance of skill acquisition in athlete development.
