Complete Performance

JANUARY 28, 2025

On this weeks PerformHappy Podcast, Im thrilled to welcome a true legend in the world of gymnastics coaching, Mark Williams.

Coaching

Complete Performance

JANUARY 7, 2025

On todays PerformHappy podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Carly Dockendorf, head coach of Utah Gymnastics.

Coaching

Complete Performance

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Carissa has competed at two Division 1 schools and is now in her fifth year of eligibilitya testament to her love for the sport and The post From Twisties to Triumph – Carissa Clay’s Path to Confidence appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

Coaching

Complete Performance

DECEMBER 3, 2024

On today’s PerformHappy podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sam Phillips, a former international elite gymnast and current standout at the University of Illinois.

Coaching

AASP

JUNE 26, 2025

Intriguing data from free divers suggest that intensive breath-hold training may lead to beneficial physiological adaptations for sport performance (Ostrowski et al., In summary: Unless your sport requires breathholding (e.g., Frontiers in sports and active living, 3 , 700757. Biological psychology, 170, 108313.

Nervous system

Complete Performance

JUNE 11, 2025

In this week’s PerformHappy Podcast, I’m joined by sport parent and PerformHappy alum, Susan Bardack, for a real, honest conversation about the rollercoaster of raising an athlete.

Coaching

Complete Performance

JULY 22, 2025

This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, I’m sharing one of my favorite topics: the “camp magic” that gives athletes those powerful bursts of confidence, and what you can do when that confidence disappears back at the gym.

Gyms

Complete Performance

JULY 7, 2025

This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, I’m talking directly to sport parents (but athletes, don’t tune out just yet!). They love their kids, they want to help, but… The post How to Talk to Your Athlete About Their Sport Without Adding Pressure or Stress appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

Sports

First Beat

JUNE 26, 2025

The pre-season is a critical period as it focuses on building the physiological, psychological, and technical foundation from which peak performance is developed during the in-season.  It sets the tone for the rest of the campaign. If you get it wrong, you can spend months trying to catch up. But how do you know if players are adapting well?

Physiology

Complete Performance

JULY 15, 2025

So many athletes and sport parents tell me the same thing: “I want to feel more confident, but I’m just… The post How to Build Lasting Confidence in 10 Minutes a Day appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

Coaching

Complete Performance

JULY 1, 2025

This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, Coach Rebecca dives into a powerful Q&A session centered around one of the most difficult crossroads in an athlete’s journey—deciding whether to keep going or walk away from their sport. Whether you’re deep in upgrade season, dreading practice, or… The post Should I Quit?

Coaching

Complete Performance

JULY 29, 2025

This week on the PerformHappy Podcast, I’m talking to athletes who are stuck. You know you’re capable of doing the skill, you’ve done it before, but for some reason, it’s just not happening right now.

Coaching

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s simply not enough movement, especially for kids who are less involved in extracurricular sports. As the American College of Sports Medicine puts it, Exercise is Medicine. And all of these numbers fall under the recommended minimum of 10,000 steps per day. HPE teachers already have it figured out!

Physical Activity

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 29, 2022

One of the reasons I enjoy sport is that it puts people put into situations of great stress…we then get to observe how they handle the pressure. To me, that’s what sport is all about. tags]football,sports,physical education,NFL,playoffs [/tags]. As a graduate of the U. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

Psychology

Learning Through Sport

AUGUST 8, 2022

There is substantial evidence of many psychological, physical, and social health benefits of participation in sport across the lifespan, including that participation in sport is associated with improved psychological and social health benefits above other forms of leisure time physical activity for children and adolescents.

Sports

Player Development Project

AUGUST 28, 2019

In this Masterclass Discussion, Dave Wright and Dan Wright sit down for a two hour discussion with world leading Sports Psychologist, Dan Abrahams. Dave and Dan facilitate an in depth conversation with Dan on his experience in sports psychology across different codes.

Psychology

Player Development Project

APRIL 12, 2021

Is psychology being embraced in coaching environments? Many modern coaching courses and clubs have improved their advocacy of sports psychology, but is there still a stigma or reluctance to hone in on the psychological component of coaching?

Psychology

AASP

DECEMBER 21, 2022

” - </em>David Parkin (Sport Australia Hall of Fame).</p> The end of a sporting career can be felt as a significant loss in an athlete’s life, especially if the end of their career was premature or not freely chosen, such as in the case of a career ending injury (Stephan, 2003).

Sports

The Sporting

JULY 12, 2023

A Guide to Sports Psychology and 8 Important Benefits for Athletes Sports psychology has emerged as a vital field within the realm of athletics. With the guidance of sports psychologists, you can tap into your full potential, improve your focus and gain a competitive edge!

Psychology

Complete Performance

JUNE 17, 2025

Has your athlete suddenly developed a fear of a skill they’ve done a hundred times before? You know they can do it physically, but something’s holding them back… and no matter what you try, nothing seems to help.

Coaching

AASP

AUGUST 10, 2023

<p>When athletes experience a sport-related injury, there is usually a predictable process they will experience during rehabilitation. Once this stage of recovery is complete, the athlete is then considered healthy enough to return to their sport. Let us dive into the neuroscience of sport injuries.</p>

Nervous system

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In today’s competitive sports environment, parents, coaches, and young athletes are increasingly pressured to focus on one sport from an early age. This approach provides athletes with a broader range of motor skills and reduces the risk of overuse injuries by giving their bodies a break from the repetitive stress of one sport.

Sports

Player Development Project

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Jonny discusses his research into motivation and participation in youth sport. This is another fascinating discussion around psychology and youth development not to be missed. The post Motivation & Psychology with Jonny McMurtry appeared first on Player Development Project.

Psychology

Better Coaching

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Below is an interview with a youth sport psychology expert from Youth Football Online. Here’s our exclusive interview with youth sports psychology expert Professor Richard Stratton, PhD. Dr. Stratton: Winning in youth sports is when kids give good effort. YFO: What are common mistakes made in youth sports?

Psychology

Player Development Project

JULY 27, 2019

Jack Martin and David Cox The Big Idea It is rare in conventional social psychological research on sport to consider public testimony as a source of truths. The post Positioning Steve Nash: A Theory-Driven, Social Psychological, and Biographical Case Study of Creativity in Sport appeared first on Player Development Project.

Psychology

Player Development Project

JULY 29, 2019

In this Masterclass Discussion, Positive Psychology expert, Lara Mossman joins PDP Editor, Dave Wright for an in-depth discussion on positive psychology in coaching. Lara is one of Player Development Project’s founding contributors and is a world-class expert in the area of positive psychology in coaching.

Psychology

Complete Performance

JUNE 4, 2024

Jaime, founded The Comm Experts to bridge the gap between higher education and real-world contexts, with a… The post Preventing Bullying in Youth Sports with Jaime Hamilton appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching. She’s not just any expert; she’s a communication guru and a fierce advocate for bullying awareness.

Sports

Player Development Project

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Stephen is a world leader in psychology and recently co-authored the book, Coaching Athletes to be Their Best: Motivational Interviewing in Sport. In this Masterclass Webinar replay, we host Psychologist and Motivational Interviewing Pioneer, Prof. Stephen Rollnick.

Coaching

AASP

MARCH 21, 2024

</p> <h4>The Role of Self-Compassion</h4> <p>Self-compassion is a psychological construct that involves treating oneself with the same kindness and understanding that one would offer to a friend during moments of struggle or failure. In a recent study by Cusack et al.

Psychology

Player Development Project

JUNE 1, 2022

Resident positive psychology expert, Lara Mossman discusses how to create positive sports environments for developing players. From coaching, parenting and players there is a growing interest in bringing learnings from positive psychology to the sports field.

Sports

Player Development Project

JUNE 11, 2018

How can sport help build resilience in people? Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Staffordshire University, Dr. Martin Turner shares some examples of failure and success in sport from football, golf and tennis outlining the value of learning from these challenges as players and coaches.

Sports

Player Development Project

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Within the sporting realm there is often ample talk pertaining to words that centre around ideas of psychology, be it mental toughness, grit, confidence, resilience, or assertiveness. As I progress through my undergraduate education in kinesiology at Jacksonville University, Florida, I.

Psychology

Player Development Project

OCTOBER 5, 2022

I was in Melbourne studying a Masters in Sports Coaching. The thesis was called ‘Developing Creative Football Players: A Psychological Needs Perspective’ and a colleague, friend, mentor. Four years ago I was asked a question that has stuck in the back of my mind.

Creativity

MSU

OCTOBER 21, 2024

By Lauren Secaras Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports As described by conflict scholars, “Conflict is normal, ubiquitous, and unavoidable. In sport, it is natural for competition to be present within teams, and obviously against opponents. Personnel Psychology , 53 (3), 625-642. Bercovitch, J.,

Coaching

AASP

MAY 21, 2024

Various disciplines of research highlight the psychosocial benefits of sport participation. However, sport participation can also be a significant source of stress for college student-athletes. With that said, below are a few quick tips to boost wellness and psychological functioning. </p> to maintain eligibility).

Wellness

First Beat

AUGUST 21, 2023

The key to any successful monitoring strategy in sports is having buy-in from the athletes. Another Head of Performance mentioned the importance of giving players choice where they can, so while it is expected that they will wear their Firstbeat Sports Sensors in pitch-based training, they are given the option in other circumstances.

Motivation

Complete Performance

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Welcome back to another empowering episode of PerformHappy, the podcast that dives deep into the world of sports psychology and mental wellness for athletes.

Coaching