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How to Build Resilience in Sport: A Step-by-Step Training Program for Young Athletes
How to Build Resilience Here's a sobering fact: 70% of youth athletes quit sports by age 13 because they stop having fun. Yet resilience in sport could change this trajectory entirely. As sport psychology practitioners, we recognize that mental resilience in sport means more than bouncing back from losses. It includes knowing how to stay calm under pressure and adapt to setbacks while maintaining focus. These qualities matter in sports and in life. Research shows that 88% of

Dr Paul McCarthy
2 days ago7 min read
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Understanding the Genogram Key: A Sport Psychologist's Guide to Family Mapping
Understanding the Genogram Key Here, I introduce the genogram as a clinical mapping tool, with particular attention paid to the genogram key, its core symbols, and its application in sport psychology service delivery. We shall examine what a genogram is, walk through how to create one, and explore how it serves practitioners working with athletes and families. Sport psychology practitioners work with the whole person, not merely the athlete standing before them on a Tuesday a

Dr Paul McCarthy
4 days ago12 min read
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