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Mental Training for Athletes: Insights and Strategies
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How to Set Up a Sport Psychology Retainer: A Guide for Pro Athletes and Teams
In a modern office overlooking the stadium, a focused sports psychologist engages in an in-depth conversation with an athlete, emphasizing mental strategies and performance improvement. Athletes who invest in a sport psychology retainer  can boost their performance rates by up to 40%. The English Premier League recognized this potential and made psychology mandatory in their player development programs since 2012. They backed this decision with a £320 million budget. The resu

Dr Paul McCarthy
Dec 14, 202517 min read
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The Hidden Mental Skills in Sport That Make Champions [Psychology Guide]
A focused athlete showcases his determination; on the left, he is captured mid-sprint on the field, while on the right, he sits in deep thought in the locker room, preparing mentally for the challenge ahead. The mental aspects  of sports reveal striking differences between good and great athletes. A player needs just one more successful penalty kick to win? They score 92% of the time . But facing elimination changes everything - their success rate drops to 62% . Mental prepar

Dr Paul McCarthy
Nov 2, 202511 min read
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Sport Psychology Benefits: What Really Happens in Your First Session
A professional setting where a woman and a man are seated facing each other, engaged in a focused conversation. The modern office environment features leather chairs, a coffee table with cups, and a backdrop of shelves, plants, and framed certificates. Sports psychology delivers benefits way beyond the reach and influence of just overcoming mental blocks in athletic performance. Our 30 years as mental performance coaches have shown us how psychological support reshapes the sc

Dr Paul McCarthy
Oct 20, 20256 min read
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How to Train for a Boxing Match: Pro Fighter's Mental Preparation Guide
A focused boxer prepares mentally in the gym, surrounded by punching bags and motivational posters, ready to unleash his strength and...

Dr Paul McCarthy
Sep 18, 202511 min read
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How to Build Mental Toughness: A 9-Month Sport Psychology Program for Teen Rugby Players
The rugby team huddles on the field, clad in green jerseys, preparing for the match with determination and unity. Mental toughness plays...

Dr Paul McCarthy
Sep 12, 20258 min read
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Why Sports Psychology Development Is Your Secret Weapon in 2025
A soccer player in a red uniform skillfully maneuvers the ball during an intense match in a bustling stadium, under a clear blue sky....

Dr Paul McCarthy
Sep 6, 20256 min read
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How to Identify a Good Sport Psychology Supervisor: Understanding the Sport Psychology Job Description
Two professionals engaged in a focused and strategic business discussion in a modern, sunlit office setting. Finding the right mentor in...

Dr Paul McCarthy
Aug 25, 20257 min read
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