University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
Dr Paul Mansell
90 episodes
3 days ago
The need to perform under pressure in sport is ubiquitous. At University of Staffordshire, we use our expertise in high performance to delve into the psyche of individuals connected to sport to understand how they are able to perform well when the stakes are high. We interview athletes from a variety of sports, sport psychologists, coaches and more to provide a variety of perspectives on coping under pressure, strategies that are effective immediately prior to performance and how they react adaptively to mistakes.
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The need to perform under pressure in sport is ubiquitous. At University of Staffordshire, we use our expertise in high performance to delve into the psyche of individuals connected to sport to understand how they are able to perform well when the stakes are high. We interview athletes from a variety of sports, sport psychologists, coaches and more to provide a variety of perspectives on coping under pressure, strategies that are effective immediately prior to performance and how they react adaptively to mistakes.
EP79: Sara Svoboda (Harlequins and Canada Rugby Player)
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
1 hour 9 minutes
1 month ago
EP79: Sara Svoboda (Harlequins and Canada Rugby Player)
Sara Svoboda is a Canadian rugby player at Harlequins FC. In 2021, she reached the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup, and has over 20 caps for her country. Sara is also a doctoral researcher at Loughborough University.In this episode, Sara shares her methods for controlling her demeanour and behaviour while performing under pressure, both on and off the field. As an international athlete, Sara offers a unique perspective on the ways in which she has been able to support her team following some significant setbacks, sharing her findings on the usefulness of being mentally flexible in response to adversity.
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University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
The need to perform under pressure in sport is ubiquitous. At University of Staffordshire, we use our expertise in high performance to delve into the psyche of individuals connected to sport to understand how they are able to perform well when the stakes are high. We interview athletes from a variety of sports, sport psychologists, coaches and more to provide a variety of perspectives on coping under pressure, strategies that are effective immediately prior to performance and how they react adaptively to mistakes.
