Psicologia

Understanding Sporting Rituals: What They Are and Their Influence on Player Performance

You've probably noticed that all kinds of sportspeople often perform some rather peculiar actions or rituals before the start of a game, or even during it. These can be carried out either individually or collectively as a team, but it's common to spot specific quirks, and routines, or to hear of sportspeople talking about luckyRead More »

The History of Coaching

Coaching is a helping relationship where the coach assists the client on a journey of self-discovery and development of their potential to achieve their goals. It is a reflective and creative process oriented towards action. Okay, perhaps we have heard some of these terms more than once, but really, what is COACHING, and where doesRead More »

How to be a young sports influencer

Sports influencers have a huge capacity to influence society. Many young people follow their idols on social networks or learn about their successes through media. As a result, they often not only want to imitate their sporting feats, but they also want to achieve the same level of influence. It is therefore not surprising thatRead More »

Why Isn’t My Child Sleeping Well? How to Help Children and Adolescents Sleep Better

We are well aware of the importance of healthy eating and exercising, but do we take getting proper rest into consideration? Many children and adolescents don’t get enough sleep or sleep poorly, which may lead to numerous sleep disorders. This post will provide you with some common reasons why many children and adolescents don’t sleep well. It will show the consequences of poor rest, and give simple steps to take for helping you and your family sleep better. Here are some other articles for youth athletes that you might be interested in: Nutrition for high school athletes | 5 Rules… Read More »Why Isn’t My Child Sleeping Well? How to Help Children and Adolescents Sleep Better

7 Tips for Getting Psyched up Before a Big Game

The big game is just weeks, days or hours away, but your palms become sweaty and your mind races every time you think of stepping on to the court or field. You’re excited about the day finally comes, and you’re using that drive you to train as hard as you can. BUT you want to make sure you focus that energy effectively and ensure you are the best player you can be on game day. What are the best ways to get psyched up before a big game? How can you channel those nervous jitters and transform them into focus… Read More »7 Tips for Getting Psyched up Before a Big Game

Interview with Carlos Barea, Sports Psychologist and Coach

Carlos Barea is from Cadiz and has a degree in Psychology from the University of Malaga. He is an expert in Reciprocal Interaction Therapy, a model created by Roberto Aguado ( http://robertoaguado.com/ ). He is also a specialist in clinical hypnosis, in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), he’s a neurolinguistic programming ( http://www.nlpu.com/NewDesign/NLPU_WhatIsNLP.html )(NLP) practitioner as well as an expert in sports coaching. He practises in Malaga, offering a variety of services from clinical hypnosis to neurolinguistics programming training. He also writes on the subjects of psychology and culture. We asked him for his views on some aspects of… Read More »Interview with Carlos Barea, Sports Psychologist and Coach

Train Hard, Study Hard – Train to become a pro soccer player without neglecting your academic Studies

Any young person with an intense passion for soccer and a burning desire to become a professional soccer player will have to make sacrifices to reach the top. This could mean giving up free time, spending time away from home, or having a less active social life. However, a player’s academic studies should not be compromisedRead More »