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

We're joined by regular guest Dr Misia Gervis, former England women's team psychologist, to discuss: City v Spurs: the psychology behind a 'bogey ground' Rodgers, Conte and Mourinho: why managers persist with public criticism of players Christian Eriksen: the mental side of recovering from trauma 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, vis ..read more

We take a break from our regular format to bring you an interview with David Busst, the former Coventry City defender who suffered what is widely considered to be the most serious injury in the Premier League's history.  David talks to us about the psychological impact of his career-ending leg break, the mentality required to recover from long-term injury and what clubs and football bodies can do to support sidelined players. Please note that this interview was recorded in September 2021. Read 'The Mind Room', The Football Psychology Show sister newsletter: https://themindroom.substack ..read more

We're joined by Professor Marc Jones, from Manchester Metropolitan University's widely-respected psychology department, and Dr Andy Hill, Blackburn Rovers' psychologist, for a discussion about psychological support for young players, the forces which motivate elite footballers and the science behind claims that teams 'play without fear'. 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 subscri ..read more