Youth Sport: is it all about enjoyment? A developmental perspective
It has often been said that the most important thing children gain from sport is enjoyment. However, youth sport additionally plays a huge role in the personal development of children and provides...
View ArticleThe influence of parents in youth sport
We’ve all seen that one parent on the sideline, shouting out inappropriate comments at the top of their voice that are not only directed at their own child, but often at their teammates, teachers or...
View ArticleImagery in sport: Elite athlete examples and the PETTLEP model
Imagery has been described as “an experience that mimics real experience, and involves using a combination of different sensory modalities in the absence of actual perception” (Cumming & Ramsey,...
View ArticleFootball Referees: Performers in their own right
The majority of sport aficionados were sad to hear the announcement of Sir Alex Ferguson, one of the most successful football managers of all time. However, there may have been a slight sigh of relief...
View ArticleParalympic athletes: what makes them “super human”?
The 2014 Sochi Winter Paralympics were the most successful in history for team GB and the athletes weren’t shy in acknowledging the role that mental preparation played in their success. Jade...
View ArticleThe 2013 Rugby League World Cup: How can England win?
The opening match of the Rugby league World Cup perfectly demonstrated the highly competitive nature of the sport, and there was certainly no love lost between Australia and England. England are...
View ArticleOvercoming negative mental imagery: The key to success in the Rugby World Cup?
Imagery has proven to be successful in producing a range of positive outcomes, such as enhancing confidence, reducing anxiety intensity, perceiving anxiety symptoms as more facilitative, and improving...
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