This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themindroom.substack.com “If someone calls themselves a sports psychology consultant and they're not licensed, what do you do? There's no punishment. There's nothing you can do to change that. The psychology board can send them something that says, ‘Please don't do this’ and maybe the club can sue them if something goes wrong, but by and large, there's not an accountability me ..read more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themindroom.substack.com Geir Jordet has spent most of his professional career studying penalties. The Norwegian professor, who has worked with several of Europe's top teams over two decades in football, knows the psychological subtleties of spot kicks as well as anyone.  All of which means that, as Euro 2024 moves towards the knockout stages and the drama of penalty shootouts ..read more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themindroom.substack.com Barely a week goes by without mentions of ‘culture change’ within sport. Some of the commentary is vital: in sports ranging from rugby to swimming, there are serious issues to confront, requiring systemic reforms and widespread behavioural change. In other instances, the term is in danger of becoming a buzzword, meaning anything from dressing room camar ..read more

Former Lionesses psychologist Misia Gervis drops by for an exclusive interview, explaining how she prepared the England women's side for their last visit to a European Championship final and the lessons the current team might learn from 2009.    Read 'The Mind Room', The Football Psychology Show sister newsletter: https://themindroom.substack.com/ Get in touch and follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soccerpsychshow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themindroom.substack.com ..read more

We welcome back Wycombe assistant manager Richard Dobson and regular guest Dr Misia Gervis for a discussion about the secrets of a successful coach-psychologist relationship. After almost a decade of working together, Richard and Misia reflect on how they formed their partnership, the key elements behind their sustained success and offer some advice for coaches and psychologists on similar journeys.   Read 'The Mind Room', The Football Psychology Show sister newsletter: https://themindroom.substack.com/ Get in touch and follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soccerpsychshow &nbs ..read more

Former Premier League psychologist Sarah Murray joins us to discuss:  The emotional impact of going on loan Adding psychologists to EPL coaching teams  What are the ingredients of successful leadership? Read 'The Mind Room', The Football Psychology Show sister newsletter: https://themindroom.substack.com/ Get in touch and follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soccerpsychshow     This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themindroom.substack.com ..read more

We welcome back regular guest and former England women's team psychologist Dr Misia Gervis to discuss the psychology of the play-offs, whether managers' motivational stunts really pay off and the mental benefits of celebrating.    Read 'The Mind Room', The Football Psychology Show sister newsletter: https://themindroom.substack.com/ Get in touch and follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soccerpsychshow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themindroom.substack.com ..read more

We look back on the life of Professor João Carvalhaes, football's first World Cup-winning psychologist. Join us for a discussion about a fascinating individual who pioneered the use of cognitive examinations in elite football, divided opinion with his analysis of Pele and Garrincha, and helped Brazil win the 1958 World Cup. To watch the Sao Paolo Regional Psychology Council's video about João Carvalhaes, visit: http://www.crpsp.org.br/memoria/joao/videos.aspx Read 'The Mind Room', The Football Psychology Show sister newsletter: https://themindroom.substack.com/ Get in touch and follow us on ..read more

Wycombe coach Matt Bloomfield and former England women's team psychologist Dr Misia Gervis join us to discuss:   Chelsea & Derby: how off-pitch problems really affect players' state of mind  Conte: the impact of pressurising players to return from injury Wycombe: the power of psychological support   Read 'The Mind Room', The Football Psychology Show sister newsletter: https://themindroom.substack.com/ Get in touch and follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soccerpsychshow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t ..read more

We're joined by regular guest Dr Misia Gervis, former England women's team psychologist, to discuss: City v United: how do players prepare mentally for a derby? The run-in: how can teams deal with the pressure? Kepa: the science behind penalty mind games  Read 'The Mind Room', The Football Psychology Show sister newsletter: https://themindroom.substack.com/ Get in touch and follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soccerpsychshow This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themindroom.substack.com ..read more