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Sports Psychology: What GAA Players Need to Know About Mental Performance
"Footballer in team kit sits down for an engaging interview in a cozy office setting, surrounded by sports memorabilia." Sports psychology support within the GAA occupies a position remarkably similar to where Strength and Conditioning found itself fifteen years ago [7]. This parallel offers us a lens through which to understand both the current state and the developmental trajectory ahead for mental performance work. The pivotal role that psychological preparation plays in t

Dr Paul McCarthy
May 2410 min read


The Path to Becoming a Sports Psychologist: A Comprehensive Guide
Elite sport psychology consultants can earn up to £1,000 daily at the highest levels. New sport psychologists typically start with yearly salaries of £20,000 to £23,000. Their earnings grow to £27,000-£40,000 with experience. Senior roles with elite athletes can command impressive salaries between £50,000 and £60,000. These career opportunities sound appealing? Let us show you the path forward. A career as a qualified sport psychologist requires a specialized sports psycholog

Dr Paul McCarthy
Feb 227 min read


Self-Determination Theory in Sport: New Evidence for Athletic Performance Enhancement
A youth basketball coach guides enthusiastic young players during a training session in a brightly-lit gym, fostering teamwork and skills development. Athletes who face failure often bounce back stronger, showing a 25% boost in their training intensity after they think about their identity . The sort of thing I love about self-determination theory in sport is how it reveals the complex psychological factors behind athletic performance. Self-determination theory in sports psy

Dr Paul McCarthy
Dec 21, 20258 min read
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