This week Brad and Toni had the pleasure of being joined by fellow Sport and Exercise Psychologist in training Louise Paul. Don't let the "in training" part fool you, Louise has worked with a range of athletes (even some tradies) and some National Governing bodies. This week we gain insight into how a programme gears up for an Olympics, the similarities and differences between supporting male and female athletes and of course the key to confidence.
Make sure you tune in for what is another fantastic episode and be sure to leave us some feedback!
Talking points
1. Intro and welcome to the episode (00:00- 3:20)
2. Louise's experience in sport growing up (3:21 - 6:45)
3. Experiences with wellbeing / psychology as an athlete (6:46 - 10:03)
4. Working in gymnastics and the Olympic cycle (10:04 - 14:06)
5. Working with male Vs female athletes as a practitioner (14:07 - 16:05)
6. Sport psychology support for referees (16:06 - 19:48)
7. The difference between sport psychology and performance psychology (19:48 - 26:30)
8. How athletes can develop their confidence (26:31 - 35:33)
9. Is sport psychology really that 'glamorous' ? (35:34 - 41:47)
10. Work in safeguarding and why it is so vital in sport (41:48 - 47:59)
11. Looking after her own wellbeing (48:00 - 49:20)
12. Advice for academy players (49:20 - 51:59)
13. Brad and Toni's reflections (52:00 - End)
