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How to Create a Sport Psychology Contract for Football Clubs: A Step-by-Step Guide
Two men in business attire engage in a meeting at a modern sports stadium, with one taking notes and the other listening attentively, suggesting a discussion related to sports management or event planning. We present a practical framework for establishing professional sport psychology contracts within football organizations, with particular attention to EPPP compliance, ethical boundaries, and sustainable service delivery models. We shall examine contract structures that serv

Dr Paul McCarthy
Jun 426 min read


Good Enough Supervision in Sport Psychology: Why Perfect Isn't the Goal
A professional meeting takes place in a warmly lit office as two colleagues engage in a lively conversation, surrounded by books and greenery, with sunlight streaming through the window. Supervision in sport and exercise psychology stands at a curious juncture. We understand that supervision enhances professional functioning and ensures quality services while protecting clients from harm [2] [2], yet the pursuit of flawless supervisory practice can create anxiety, stifle auth

Dr Paul McCarthy
May 2014 min read


Sports Psychology Contracts: Football Clubs (2025 Guide)
Two businessmen in suits engage in a productive meeting, with a laptop and documents in front of them, in an office overlooking a stadium. Sports psychology contracts come with eye-popping price tags that football clubs prefer to keep under wraps. Top-tier sports psychologists charge monthly retainer fees between £500 and £3,000 for their regular clients. Elite services for world-ranked athletes can reach £8,000-15,000 monthly or £75,000-150,000 yearly. These numbers might ra

Dr Paul McCarthy
Dec 15, 20257 min read


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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