Forward Drive Performance Psychology

05/07/2024

This week I attended the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme’s 2024 conference - Enhancing Health, Empowering Performance. It was a great few days worth of networking and I took away lots of information taking from the latest research.

My top tips from the conference!

1 - Get your 8 hours of sleep every night - it can really impact your physical and mental wellbeing.

2 - Practice and training is only beneficial if effective recovery systems are in place.

3- Being sedentary can undo all of the benefits that workouts can have - take regular breaks and get your steps in!

Thanks to TASS for organising the event!

13/06/2024

I am pleased to say that I am now a qualified Mental Health First Aider.

To me, mental health is just as important as physical health and shouldn’t be neglected.

If you are ever struggling, please speak out. I have been a victim of my own mental health and I can honestly say that talking about it is a massive step towards more positive times.

16/05/2024

Check out some of our top tips on how to optimise your pre-match routine! 🏅🧠
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22/04/2024

One of the biggest things that I preach as both a psychologist and cricket coach is the idea that making mistakes is natural. No one likes making errors but ultimately that is how we learn and develop as people and athletes.

So next time you make a mistake, ask yourself “what would I do differently next time?” and then practice that skill.

10/04/2024

New Research! 📝🧐

A meta-analysis by Noetel et al. (2024) investigated the effects of exercise on depressive symptoms. The research collated results from 218 different studies involving over 14,000 different participants and aimed to compare the role of exercise in reducing depression when compared to therapy interventions and medication.

The findings are as follows:
1. Exercise is an effective treatment for depression
2. Walking 🚶‍♀️, yoga 🧘 and strength training 🏋️‍♂️ being the most effective exercise
3. Exercise was found to be equally as effective no matter the severity of depression
4. Effects were stronger for group exercise

The results pose certain questions:
1. Should the NHS be subscribing exercise as an intervention to depression? - How would you take this as a patient?
2. Should governing bodies be doing more to reduce barriers to exercise? If so, what?

Check out the full literature article here:

https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2023-075847

09/04/2024

Testimonial Tuesday! 🏈

I’ve really enjoyed working with a range of clients from a variety of different sports. I’ve often found myself learning from clients about the sport that they love. Just like Rowan and his passion for American Football!

Check out our website to see how we could support you and your team!

08/04/2024

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07/04/2024

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All the best,
Isaac

07/04/2024

With exam season upon us and plenty of revision underway, I thought it would be a good time to share some tips for those individuals preparing for their important exams. 📚✍️

Parents, check out how you can best support your children during this challenging period.

Good Luck to Everyone! 🏅⭐

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Exam stress is a common experience among students, often resulting from the pressure to perform well academically. This stress can manifest in various ways, including physical symptoms, emotional symptoms, and cognitive symptoms. However, understanding some key psychological skills can help students...