Seeking feedback vs seeking validation
In the world of performance, we are all aware of the benefits of feedback. Whether from managers, coaches, family or peers, feedback can...
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Tom Seabury
- Aug 7
- 3 min
The psychology of a good taper
With the Olympic games now well underway, many commentators and voices on social media are discussing tapering. Tapering is a strategic...
Tom Seabury
- Jul 22
- 3 min
Interdisciplinary teams in sport coaching
The evolution of sport over the past few decades has seen a significant shift towards a more scientific and specialised approach to...
Tom Seabury
- Jul 1
- 3 min
The importance of selecting the right coach
Selecting the right coach is a pivotal decision that can significantly influence an athlete's chances of success. A coach is more than...
Tom Seabury
- May 23
- 3 min
Alexithymia and athletes
Alexithymia is a personality construct characterised by the inability to identify and describe emotions in oneself. This condition, first...
Tom Seabury
- May 13
- 2 min
Performance and sleep deprivation
The importance of sleep is well-known when it comes to physical performance in sports. However, sleep deprivation is also a critical...
Tom Seabury
- May 9
- 4 min
Junior sport and the Batman Effect
The "Batman Effect" is an intriguing concept in the realm of developmental psychology that explores how assuming the persona of a...
Tom Seabury
- May 6
- 4 min
Sakichi Toyoda and the 5 whys
Sakichi Toyoda (one of the fathers of the Japanese industrial revolution and the founder of Toyota Industries) developed a concept...
Tom Seabury
- Apr 24
- 3 min
Neuroplasticity and coaching
Neuroplasticity is a fundamental concept that helps us better understand brain development and learning processes. It refers to the...
Tom Seabury
- Apr 21
- 3 min
Coaching communication for juniors and adults
Effective communication is crucial in coaching, as it not only helps the transfer of knowledge but also motivates and psychologically...
Tom Seabury
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Embodied cognition and the 4E's
Embodied cognition is a theory in cognitive science that posits our cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the body's interactions with...
Tom Seabury
- Mar 11
- 3 min
Fatigue and youth sport
Teenage athletes navigate a unique and challenging landscape marked by the convergence of rigorous sporting commitments, academic...
Tom Seabury
- Mar 6
- 3 min
Developing a high-performance team
Creating and sustaining a high-performance team involves much more than assembling a group of talented individuals. It requires...
Tom Seabury
- Feb 19
- 3 min
Vitamin D and performance
Vitamin D is crucial to our body's functioning. It plays a pivotal role in the body, impacting bone health, immune function, and beyond....
Tom Seabury
- Jan 12
- 2 min
How you train is how you play
Rafael Nadal has announced his return to tennis after once again recovering from injury - cementing his reputation as one of the most...
Tom Seabury
- Jan 9
- 2 min
Waypoints and goal setting
This time of year sees many setting ambitious goals for the year ahead. While big goals are to be encouraged, we must establish waypoints...
Tom Seabury
- Oct 10, 2023
- 2 min
The cognitive skills required in tennis
Tennis, often hailed as a game of physical prowess, is equally a battle of the mind. Behind the powerful serves and elegant volleys lies...
Tom Seabury
- Sep 18, 2023
- 2 min
The pillars of the 5Cs
Achieving excellence in sports is more than just physical prowess; it's also about mastering the mental game. The 5Cs form the foundation...
Tom Seabury
- Sep 15, 2023
- 2 min
Focuses for junior athletes
A question I often get answered by parents is what they should focus on for their child's development. Which areas require attention and...
Tom Seabury
- Aug 28, 2023
- 3 min
The art of coaching a beginner athlete
As aspiring athletes lace up their trainers and step onto the field for the first time, they embark on a journey that’s not just physical...
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