Exercise is one of the best-evidenced things you can do for your mental health. But almost all of that research compares people who move with people who don't, which isn't your situation. Here's what the studies really found, why more training isn't automatically better, and how to get the mental benefit from the sessions you already do.

You play a huge role in the mental side of your child's sport, often a bigger one than you realise. This is a simple guide to sport psychology for parents: five simple, practical ways to support your young athlete's mindset and help them fall back in love with their sport, no jargon or pressure required.

One missed shot can suddenly feel like the end of the world. But it's not the mistake itself that causes the spiral, it's what you tell yourself about it. Here's how REBT helps.

That moment before the moment, when your heart is pounding and your mind won't quiet down, doesn't have to be left to chance. A pre-performance routine is the simple, repeatable tool the best in the world use to settle their nerves and stay focused under pressure. Here's the sport psychology behind it, and how to build your own.

There's a voice in your head before every big moment, and it's either steadying you or quietly tearing you apart. That voice is your self-talk, one of the most powerful (and most overlooked) skills in sport. Here's what it is, why it matters, and how to start training it.

We have all felt it: nerves spiking before a big moment, or frustration boiling over after a mistake and bleeding into the next few minutes of our game. You have spent years training your body for moments like these, so why leave your mind to fend for itself? Staying calm under pressure is a skill, not something you are simply born with. Here is what psychological skills training really is, plus five simple basics you can start using today to keep your emotions working for yo

Not sure sport psychology is for you? Maybe you think it's only for the pros, a sign of weakness, or just positive thinking dressed up. Those myths stop a lot of athletes from getting better. Here are six of the biggest, and the truth about what a sport psychologist actually does.

You've trained your body, but who's training your mind? When people hear "sport psychologist", they picture a couch and questions about your childhood. It's not that. Here's what a sport psychologist actually does, who it's really for (hint: not just the pros), and how it could help you perform when it matters most.

Coaches play a vital role in shaping a young athlete’s confidence, motivation, and enjoyment. By creating a supportive environment, communicating clearly, focusing on growth, and teaching simple mental skills, coaches can help youth athletes develop resilience, manage pressure, and thrive both in sport and everyday life.

Seven ways sports psychology helps athletes perform at their best.

The Paris Olympics is done and dusted. We saw some great stories and learned greater sport psychology lessons in the process. The mind is...

Uncover the elite athlete mentality of Adam Peaty, a champion who overcame personal and professional challenges to achieve Olympic greatness

Overcome performance anxiety and choking in sport with simple techniques and mental support. Learn to stay cool under pressure.

Teamwork makes the dream work, as you’ve probably heard before. It begs the question, what makes a good team work? In the recent world...

Discover the transformative power of great coaching. From boosting confidence to teaching life lessons, learn how coaches guide athletes.

Discover more about athlete well-being. Learn how to nurture mental health and create a positive environment for peak performance.

Struggling with burnout as an athlete? Learn how to prevent, manage, and recover from burnout in high-performance environments here.