How to fix sport psychology's 'quick fix' problem
About this episode
The episode discusses the issues surrounding the reliance on quick fixes in sport psychology, illustrated by the challenges faced by teams like Manchester United.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themindroom.substack.com A once high-flying side comes crashing down to earth with a series of devastating losses. A press conference is called. The side’s coach announces the appointment of a sport psychologist. Unfortunately, as many readers will know, the above scenario is more fact than fiction (just take a look at the build-up to Sascha Lense’s spell as Manchester United’s…
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