Mental Health in Professional Football
Sport psychology and mental health counseling heavily overlap, however they’re not entirely the same. That said, in a sport such as football, the prevalence of mental health problems is markedly higher than the rest of the country.
What can sport psychology practitioners learn from the mental health of former American football players and how can we optimize our practice with this information?
The Importance of Resilience in Youth Soccer
It’s the 2022 World Cup Final: Argentina vs. France in the most watched match in World Cup history. In the 80th minute Argentina is winning 2 - 1, France is facing immense pressure to score while Argentina has the weight of the world on their defense.
In the most stressful moment of these players’ careers, given the seemingly insurmountable pressure, how did these players react?
Sport Psychology in the Athletic Training Room
Athletic trainers are unsung heroes for their work with injured athletes. However, how much do they know about the psychological challenges which come with athletic return to sport?
Psychological Well-Being and Return-to-Sport Outcomes in Competitive Athletes
How does an athletes well-being facilitate their return-to-sport?
Competitive Athletes’ Return to Sport Following Serious Injury
Is there more to an athlete’s return to sport than just physical rehab?