May 9, 2022
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.
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April 19, 2022
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
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March 19, 2022
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
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March 4, 2022
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
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February 19, 2022
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
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January 1, 2022
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.
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December 17, 2021
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'.
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November 28, 2021
We're joined by Everton's former Director of Medical Services, Danny Donachie, and ex-England Women's Team psychologist, Dr Misia Gervis, for a discussion about the psychological techniques managers can use to address poor runs of form, dealing with the emotional impact of long-term injury and the mentality players require to sustain a career into their late thirties.
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November 14, 2021
We welcome Hearts and Southampton psychologist, Dr Jillian Harley, for a discussion about the impact of managerial changes on players' motivation, the thin line between productive devotion and unhealthy obsession and the way in which international breaks affect footballers' state of mind.
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