PhD Candidate | Nottingham Trent University | Sport and Exercise Psychologist in Training
England, United Kingdom
Joined March 2021
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Happy to announce that I’ve started my PhD at @NottmTrentUni focusing on talent identification and development in high-speed locomotor sports!
I completed my MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology at @chiuni , and it was genuinely one of the best decisions I've made. The course offers a small and supportive cohort and outstanding lecturers who bring expertise and enthusiasm to every lecture!
Have a passion for Sport and Ex. Psych?
Please contact me to learn more about our @BPSOfficial accredited BSc and MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology.
Our @chiuni courses are amongst the most established in the country.
Check out our video below 👇
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| #ESPORTS #FREEACCESS #RESEARCH | Congrats @GeorgeHPsych @BurkillRachel @AnjaliA12 @l_swettenham on the publication of "Should Aspiring Esports Psychologists Train in Esports? Reflections of Trainee Sport and Exercise Psychologists" in JEGE doi.org/10.1123/jege.2024-00…
I’m happy to be working alongside George to provide psychology support to those in esports communities who are actively job seeking. DM us if you’re interested, any shares, comments and likes are appreciated
#esports #Psychology
Free psychology support for job-seekers!
While LFT I have teamed up with @BurkillRachel to offer free psychology support for esports community members looking for jobs inside/outside esports
Details below, DM us if interested & please share if you think your followers might be
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The first episode of our podcast "But Why?" is out!! Come and spend an hour with me and @KM_SportPsych as we question the human experience! Check out our linktree to find out how to follow us on social media and tune into the podcast☺️ linktr.ee/butwhy.pod
Head to YouTube and major podcasts platforms (Apple pending) for @l_swettenham and I’s first episode!
It’s definitely a learning curve, but we’re having fun 😊
#podcast #newpodcast #identity youtu.be/Ppnwj42XqNo?si=gRLN…
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🧠 We need your support 🧠
My wife Em is running her first @Great_Run on 20th Oct 👏🏃♀️
We hope Em can raise awareness & money to support the fantastic work of @braintumourrsch
All likes, reposts & donations will be greatly appreciated 😀
justgiving.com/page/emma-bir…
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Support from a legend 🤩
Sir Jackie Stewart visited the F1 Academy Paddock in Singapore
#F1Academy #SingaporeGP
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What does esports psychology look like?
How can esports psychologists level up?
Where can esports psychology research go next?
We answer these and more in our now published article - excellent for students, researchers, and practitioners
Open access link below
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Have you ever wanted to learn more about physical health and wellbeing in esports?
Elite sim racing requires a combination of mind and body performance.
Register your interest for the Student Racing League: williamsf1.com/posts/8be2b28…
@WilliamsEsports #StudentRacingLeague #WilliamsGamingClub
Thanks for the endorsement Kabir! I’m offering 1:1 support and workshops to esports players and teams of any rank and experience level!
Contact me via DM or email, Likes/retweets/quotes are all appreciated! ❤️
If you want to work on your mental game, here are some people I would recommend connecting with.
EU: @l_swettenham , @SportsPsycFaBro, @mental_diff , @BurkillRachel, @Silverborn_, @GeorgeHPsych
NA: @thepsychsensei, @JerradG, @hespgaming
EUW: @pocketpsych, @Parsalogy @Coach_LBP
Our new piece reflecting on our experiences as trainee sport and exercise psychologists working in esports!
| #FORTHCOMING #ESPORTS #RESEARCH | Congrats to @GeorgeHPsych @BurkillRachel @AnjaliA12 @l_swettenham on acceptance of "Should aspiring esports psychologists train in esports? Reflections of trainee sport and exercise psychologists" in the special issue on "Psychology in Esports"
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Why working with a Sport Psychologist can be a game changer 🥇
After seeing some confusion around what sport psychology can do for performers, I recently I wrote a brief article exploring why it can be so helpful for some athletes.
Give it a read here⬇️
abbottsportpsy.com/post/why-…
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Want to improve your mental and the environment?
I am now offering 1-2-1 psychology support for all esports players (casual to pro). Inspired by @VerdantEC, every session plants 1 tree @Ecologi_hq
Contact me via my X/Discord DMs
Vouches, likes, and Q/RTs all appreciated <3
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Our Director of Esports sat down with @British_Esports
to talk all things sim racing, education and performance 🧐
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With exclusive access to our coaching team and industry experts, our Academy drivers have the ability to reach their full potential by learning through others experience.
#MotorsportUK #MotorsportUKAcademy #FormulaE #ElectricRacing
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Fantastic @fepsac2024 presentation by @MattRWelsh_ summarising his first @chiuni #PhD study examining the use of #HRV in #esports.
Check out his subsequent study on Friday in Hall Brussel at 1330.
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F1 Academy Discover Your Drive is making change in karting.
In our first year working with Champions of the Future Academy Program, we’ve seen a 25% increase in female participation, with 9 female drivers supported by F1 Academy Discover Your Drive this season.
And in our collaboration with @ourmotorsportuk and @karting, our F1 Academy Discover Your Drive Karting UK programme has resulted in a 265% increase in females qualifying for the British Indoor Karting Championships.
F1 Academy is identifying the next generation of female talent on track and breaking down barriers to racing 🏁
Do you want to get involved? For more information on both initiatives, head to the F1 Academy website
#F1Academy #F1AcademyDYD
