Athletes and life in the Olympic village
The concept of the Olympic Athletes' Village, where athletes from around the world reside together during the Games, has become a...
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Tom Seabury
- Jun 27
- 2 min
The psychological battle of distance running
Distance running is not merely a test of physical endurance but also a profound psychological challenge. The mental battle that distance...
Tom Seabury
- Jun 23
- 3 min
The long walk - the psychology of a penalty shootout
As the group stages of this year's European Championships come to a close, we near the infamous knockout stage, which means our minds...
Tom Seabury
- Jun 10
- 3 min
Breathing strategies for athletes
Breathing is a fundamental physiological process that can profoundly shape both the body and mind during sporting competition. Efficient...
Tom Seabury
- May 27
- 2 min
Nerves vs excitement when competing
Before any competition, athletes often experience a mix of excitement and nerves. While seemingly opposite, these emotional states share...
Tom Seabury
- May 25
- 3 min
The benefits of tea
In addition to its broad appeal and cultural significance, regular tea consumption has been associated with several cognitive benefits.
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
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Recency bias and self-assessment
Recency bias (a cognitive phenomenon where individuals give disproportionate weight to recent events over historical ones) plays a...
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
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Diabetes and competitive sport
In the Netflix documentary Break Point, Alexander Zverev raised the interesting conversation of diabetes and professional sport. Diabetes...
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
- Dec 28, 2023
- 2 min
Unmasking the negative psychological effects of snus
Snus (a form of smokeless tobacco) has gained popularity in various demographics, especially among footballers. While its popularity has...
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
- Oct 3, 2023
- 2 min
Developing composure
Calmed and composed - words many athletes strive to have associated with their game. In sports, composure is not just a trait; it’s a...
Tom Seabury
- Sep 28, 2023
- 2 min
Breakfast for champions
Athletes are well aware of the importance of diet when it comes to physical performance. However, what's often underestimated is the...
Tom Seabury
- Sep 11, 2023
- 2 min
The weight of a final
This weekend marked the end of the final tennis grand slam of the year. Two weeks of elite-level sport was topped off with intense finals...
Tom Seabury
- Sep 8, 2023
- 2 min
Psychology and team performance
In the ever-evolving world of sports, where the difference between victory and defeat can be razor-thin, teams increasingly turn to...
Tom Seabury
- Sep 4, 2023
- 2 min
The psychology of different football formats
Whether you're a player, a coach, or a fan, you'll know that the psychological aspects of football can be just as challenging as the...
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