Why is Mental Toughness Important?

Why is Mental Toughness Important? Professor Peter Clough needs little introduction. Whilst at the University of Hull, Peter initiated a programme of work which led to the development of the 4Cs concept for Mental Toughness – published in 2002 and is now comfortably the most widely adopted description of Mental Toughness globally.  Since that time, …

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How the Mentally Tough Deal with Lockdown

David Charlton Sports Psychologist

Sports Psychology Tips: How the Mentally Tough Deal with Lockdown David Charlton helps ambitious athletes to reach their aims, faster.  He supports a range of highly motivated athletes and coaches.  From ambitious youngsters and amateur athletes, as well as elite professional athletes, playing in the Premier League, European Golf Tour, Rugby Premiership and in The …

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Demystifying Mental Toughness

Sports Psychology Tips: Mental Toughness Compilation 002 Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast Guests The 20th episode of Demystifying Mental Toughness highlights the best bits of episodes 11-19 and has some great stories in.  As well as, lots of excellent pieces of advice from some highly regarded expert’s in their respective fields where we touch on all …

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5000 Consecutive Days Running and Counting

Paul Smith

Sports Psychology Tips: 5000 Consecutive Days Running and Counting Paul Smith is an inspirational charity runner from Sherburn Hill, Durham, who at the time of recording the Demystifying Mental Toughness podcast episode had run for an amazing 5007 consecutive days.  In his quest to run every day he has raised £1000’s for many charities such …

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From Professional Football to Alcoholism Consultant

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Sports Psychology Tips: From Professional Football to Alcoholism Consultant Kieron Brady is a former professional footballer who played for Sunderland AFC, debuting for the 1st team at 17 years old and, scoring in the English top flight as an 18 year old.  He also played for the Republic of Ireland, where he once claimed a …

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Essential Elements of Rest and Recovery

Nick Grantham

Sports Psychology Tips: Essential Elements of Rest and Recovery Nick Grantham is a performance enhancement specialist. His career spans four Olympic cycles and he is a founding member of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association and an accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC). He has become recognised as a specialist in athletic preparation and has a wealth of knowledge …

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Mental Toughness, Mental Health and High Performance

Dave Algeo

Sports Psychology Tips: Mental Toughness, Mental Health and High Performance Uncovered Dave Algeo is a speaker, author and male burnout prevention and recovery coach who helps organisations to equip their people with a sustainable success toolkit.  He also helps coach men seeking to avoid burnout and achieve breakthroughs in their life and work.  Some of …

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Demystifying Mental Toughness

Sports Psychology Tips: Mental Toughness Compilation 001 Demystifying Mental Toughness Podcast Guests This is the 10th episode of Demystifying Mental Toughness and I’ve been blown away by the success of the podcast to date, so I decided to get creative and pull together some pearls of wisdom from each episode so that you can access …

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Academy Football, Professional Football, Injuries and Early Retirement

Brendan Pearson

Sports Psychology Tips: Academy Football, Professional Football, Injuries and Early Retirement Brendan Pearson was a talented goalkeeper who progressed through Newcastle United’s academy system, signing professional terms.  He went on to play for the club’s under 23’s and had spells on loan where he played for Gateshead F.C.  He also spent time between the posts …

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Observations: The Art of Learning

David Charlton as on Skysports Golf Channel

David Charlton, on Skysports with Commentator John Morgan Observations: The Art of Learning David Charlton helps people to reach their goals, faster.  Supporting footballers, golfers, rugby players, motor cyclists, triathletes, cricketers, boxers, gymnasts, tennis players, swimmers, surfers and many more highly motivated athletes and coaches.  Some of whom are motivated youngsters, others are dedicated amateur …

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