Athletes

Athletes experience a variety of different challenges during training and competition at both amateur and professional level. Whether athletes are training for local or national competitions, sport psychology can help with;

• The challenges of a dual career e.g. the balance of performance while being a student or working etc.

• Motivation, focus and concentration

• Emotion regulation e.g. anxiety and self confidence

• Preparation for national and international competitions / events

• Athlete wellbeing and lifestyle

• Recovery from injury

• Retirement  

Coaches

The coach athlete relationship within any individual or team sport is critical to the enjoyment and success for any athlete. Debbie can work with coaches to provide support in the following areas: 

• Dynamics of the coach athlete relationship

• Development of their athlete’s full potential

• Goal setting

• Effective feedback and reflection

• Management of their own professional development

• Creation of a positive mind set and team dynamic

• Coach wellbeing

Parents

Knowing how to support a young athlete in their development is an important part of youth sport. There are various ways in which Debbie can help parents with the following areas:

• Supporting your child effectively in sport

• Managing parents’ emotions

• Working with nerves and pressure

• Helping with focus and concentration

• Dealing with failure and disappointment

• Supporting young athletes in transition from youth to senior level sport

• Coping with injuries