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University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
The need to perform under pressure in sport is undeniable. At the University of Staffordshire, we use our expertise in high performance to delve into the psyche of individuals connected to sport to understand how they are able to perform well when the stakes are high. We interview athletes from a variety of sports, sport psychologists, coaches, and other professions to provide a variety of perspectives on coping under pressure, strategies that are effective immediately prior to performance and…
Episodes
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP72: Stuart Carrington (Lecturer and Researcher)
Stuart Carrington is a Lecturer at St Mary's University in Twickenham, London. He is currently completing his PhD which centres around officials' performance…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP71: Dr Katie Sparks (Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Psychology)
Dr Katie Sparks is a Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Staffordshire and a Performance Lifestyle Advisor for British Rowing. She…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP70: Jack McMillan (Holistic Athlete Recovery Specialist)
Jack McMillan is a former professional footballer who has dedicated his second career to supporting professional athletes on a holistic level. His specialisms…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP69: Dr Andrew Wood (Sport Psychologist)
This episode contains a trigger warning - see episode description below... Dr Andrew Wood is a HCPC registered sport psychologist with a specific interest in…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP68: Kelly Massey OLY (Lecturer of Physical Education and Athlete Motherhood Researcher)
Kelly Massey is a former 400m and relay athlete who has represented Team GB at the Olympics, World Championships, European Championships, and Commonwealth…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP67: Rhian Cleverly (Rugby Borough Women FC Defender)
Rhian Cleverly is a defender for Rugby Borough Women FC. She has previously played in the WSL, Championship, and she has been capped for Wales. Rhian also has…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP66: Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE (Olympic Gold Medallist)
Kate Richardson-Walsh was the captain of Team GB women's hockey side that triumphed at the Rio 2016 games. She's been capped a record 375 times for her…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP65: Dr Karla Drew (Lecturer in Sport Psychology and Former Team GB Athlete)
Dr Karla Drew is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Staffordshire. She is a former Team GB heptathlete and since retiring, has…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP64: Ben Williams (Team GB Athlete: Triple Jump)
Ben Williams is a triple jumper who represented Team GB at the Tokyo Olympic Games. The Staffordshire-based athlete is also the former World Youth Champion. In…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP63: Dr Phil Clarke (Sport Psychologist)
Dr Phil Clarke is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Derby and a HCPC registered sport psychologist who has worked in over 30 different sports. Phil joined…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP62: Mark Roberts (Athlete Mentor and Promotion Winning Captain)
Mark Roberts joined Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Katie Sparks in the studio to discuss performing and leading under pressure. Mark has played 700 games in his…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP61: Greg Leigh (Oxford United and Jamaica Defender)
Greg Leigh has represented Jamaica on over 20 occasions including playing in the Copa America. He began his career at Manchester City's academy and has since…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP60: Nicky Forster (Performance Coach and Former Professional Footballer)
Nicky Forster has had a career in professional football spanning over 700 games and has scored over 200 goals for clubs including Reading, Brighton and Hove…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP59: Robbie Udberg (Former Head of Player Development and Performance at Chelsea Women FC)
Robbie Udberg is the former Head of Player Development and Performance at Chelsea Women FC and now is the Co-Director of CHX Challenge and CHX Performance…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP58: Danny Schofield (Assistant Coach of Central Coast Mariners and Ex Professional Footballer)
Danny Schofield is our guest on this episode. Joining us all the way from Australia where he is currently coaching in the A-League and Asian Champions League…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP57: Adam Evans (CEO of Staffordshire FA)
Adam Evans is the CEO of Staffordshire Football Association - an organisation with over 1,700 teams, 30,000 players and 800 referees. An episode focused very…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP56: Jacob Brown (Luton Town and Scotland Forward)
Joining Dr Paul Mansell for this episode is Luton Town and Scotland forward Jacob Brown. Jacob is approaching 300 professional appearances including spells at…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP55: Professor Andy Lane (Sport Psychologist)
Professor Andy Lane is our guest in the studio as we discuss his applied work and research in performance and wellbeing in athletes. Joining hosts Dr Paul…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP54: Dr Sofie Kent (Senior Lecturer in Sport Psychology)
In this episode, Dr Paul Mansell is joined by sport psychology academic and practitioner Dr Sofie Kent. Sofie is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP53: Mackenzie Cherry (Valadares Gaia Footballer)
Mackenzie Cherry is our guest in this special international episode of the Performing Under Pressure podcast that was recorded at the University of Porto…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP52: Melissa Dhillon (Performance Psychologist)
Melissa Dhillon is a performance psychologist and owner of Athletes in the Zone. She has experience of working with Aston Villa FC, Birmingham City FC, Salford…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP51: Lee Burch (Rugby Borough Women Football Club Manager)
Lee Burch is the Manager of Rugby Borough Women Football Club. Aiming for promotion to the second tier of women's football, Rugby Borough are an upwardly…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP50: Chris Shambrook (Expert in Performance Psychology)
In our final episode of series 1, we had the pleasure of chatting to Chris Shambrook. It was double delight as we welcomed Dr Martin Turner back into the…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP49: Professor Tracey Devonport (Sport Psychologist)
Professor Tracey Devonport from the Univeristy of Wolverhampton joined Dr Paul Mansell in the studio to discuss her knowledge and experiences of performance…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP48: Ryan Cockbill (Paralympic Shooter)
Ryan Cockbill is a Paralympic shooter and has taken part in four Paralympic Games dating back to London 2012. In 2022, he won a silver medal the European…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP47: Luther James-Wildin (Defender for Stevenage FC)
Luther James-Wildin is a defender for League One Stevenage and has made over 250 appearances in his career. He joined Dr Paul Mansell and ex-Plymouth Argyle…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP46: Azeem Amir (Footballer for England's Blind Team)
Azeem Amir is a footballer for the England men's blind team. In this episode, he tells Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Joe Dixon about his journey into football, his…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP45: Josh Gordon (Walsall FC Striker)
Josh Gordon is a forward for Walsall and has had a really interesting journey to becoming a professional footballer. Whilst completing his undergraduate degree…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP44: Joe Ford (Doncaster Knights RFC Head Coach)
Joe Ford is a former Premiership rugby player and has represented clubs such as Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers. He is now the head coach of Doncaster…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP43: Emma Biggin (Trainee Sport Psychologist)
Emma Biggin is a trainee sport psychologist, University of Staffordshire MSc graduate, and owner of the ‘Bigs’ Sport Psych psychology consultancy. In this…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP42: Paul McVeigh (Former Norwich and Northern Ireland footballer)
Paul McVeigh is a former Premier League and international footballer, and in this episode, he joins Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Andrew Wilkinson in the studio. Paul…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP41: Lizzie Lewandowski (West Midlands Police Football Unit Sergeant)
Lizzie Lewandowski is our guest in the studio in episode 40. A Sargent of the West Midlands Police Football Unit, Lizzie has had an extensive career in dealing…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastBONUS: Andy and Izzy Pearce (Stars of ITV's 'My Mum, Your Dad')
In this special bonus episode, we introduce two local guests who have recently appeared on the ITV show 'My Mum, Your Dad'. Conducted just prior to the show…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP40: Marc Jones (Professor of Psychology)
Professor Marc Jones is an expert in stress on health, wellbeing and performance in individuals and organisations at Manchester Metropolitan University…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP39: Matilde Fidalgo (ex-Portugal International Footballer)
In this special international edition recorded in Porto, Dr Paul Mansell and Beatriz Gandra speak to Matilde Fidalgo about her perceptions of performing under…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP38: Dave Lawrence (Elite Club Development Manager)
Dave Lawrence is able to speak about performing under pressure from his myriad of experiences in football. In a career spanning 27 years to date, Dave has been…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP37: Chris Casper (Director of Football at Salford City FC)
Chris Casper began his career in football at Manchester United under the watchful eye of Sir Alex Ferguson and made his debut for the first team in 1994. He…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP36: Dr Amber Mosewich (Self-Compassion Expert)
Dr Amber Mosewich is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta, Canada. In this exclusive interview with Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Katie Sparks, Amber…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP35: Karl Colley (Ex-Professional Footballer)
Karl Colley began his professional football career with his hometown club Sheffield Wednesday and subsequently signed for Newcastle United and Sheffield United…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP34: Mark O'Brien (former Derby County, Newport County defender)
Mark O'Brien made his debut for Derby County in the Championship aged 16 and went on to make nearly 200 career appearances for Motherwell, Luton Town…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP33: Jamille Matt (Walsall FC Striker)
Current vice-captain of League Two Walsall FC, striker Jamille Matt has made over 400 appearances in his career and has represented clubs including Forest…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP32: Emma Quinn (Doctoral researcher at Loughborough University)
In this episode, Emma Quinn joined Dr Paul Mansell and Laura Jackson in the studio to discuss performing under pressure from the angle of female health. Emma…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP31: Merrick Will (Wolves Women midfielder)
In this episode, Wolves Women midfielder Merrick Will joined Dr Paul Mansell in the studio to share her reflections on performing under pressure. Merrick has…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP30: Nick Welch (Former Major General)
In this episode, we welcomed Nick Welch into the studio. Nick has had a distinguished career in the military, reaching the rank of Major General as part of his…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP29: Dr Martin Turner (Sport Psychologist)
Professor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell welcomed Dr Martin Turner back to Staffordshire University to tap into his extensive knowledge on wellbeing and…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP28: Jamie Ingram (International Swimmer)
In this episode, Dr Katie Sparks and Dr Paul Mansell spoke to international swimmer Jamie Ingram about his experiences of performing under pressure. Jamie won…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP27: Geir Jordet (Professor of Football and Psychology)
According to The Times, Geir Jordet is the 'world-leading expert on the psychology of penalties'. A Professor of Football and Psychology at the Norwegian…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP26: Helen Richardson-Walsh (Olympic Gold Medalist in Field Hockey)
Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Prof Matthew Slater and Dr Karla Drew invite Olympic Gold medalist, Helen Richardson-Walsh, into the studio. Helen was…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP25: Dr Tom Bates (Sport and Performance Psychologist)
Derby County defender Kane Wilson joined Dr Paul Mansell as a co-host in the studio to pick the brains of experienced sport and performance psychologist, Dr…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastBONUS: FEPSAC Special (Paul, Katie and Andy)
In this bonus episode of the podcast, three members of the sport and exercise psychology team sat down to share their ideas ahead of presenting a symposium at…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP24: Beatriz Gandra (Nutritionist for F.C. Famalicão Women's first team)
Episode 24 of the podcast is an international edition as Dr Paul Mansell travelled to Porto to interview Beatriz Gandra. Beatriz is an expert in nutrition with…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP23: Shaun Rogers (Darts Coach)
From growing up in Staffordshire to playing darts at a good level himself, Shaun Rogers now runs his own darts coaching academy, and in this episode, host Dr…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP22: Morgan Milne (Dance and Sport Psychology)
Our guest in the studio for episode 22 is Morgan Milne. Morgan is completing a PhD at the University of Birmingham and is undertaking research in the field of…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP21: Prof Matt Slater (Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Staffordshire University)
Episode 21 features an in-depth interview with one of our own - Professor Matt Slater. Matt is an expert on group dynamics and leadership and is the author of…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP20: Dr Mark Williams (Cognitive neuroscientist)
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr Mark Williams joined Professor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell in discussing how the brain can influence wellbeing and performance…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP19: Faye Gaskin (Half Back for St.Helens R.F.C)
Joining us ahead of her appearance in the Women's Challenge Cup Final, Faye Gaskin joined Professor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell for a conversation about…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP18: Jake Jervis (Former Plymouth and Birmingham striker)
Recently retired professional footballer Jake Jervis joined Dr Karla Drew and Dr Paul Mansell in the studio to discuss his experiences of performing under…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP17: Courtney Pitt (Lead U11-12 coach at Wolves and former professional footballer)
Former Portsmouth, Cambridge and Luton winger Courtney Pitt dropped into the studio to chat about performing under pressure with Dr Paul Mansell and Jack…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP16: Edgar Kazibwe (Uganda Cricket In-training Sport Psychologist)
Dr Paul Mansell and Professor Matt Slater are joined by Staffordshire University alumni, Edgar Kazibwe, a Sport Psychologist in-training for the Uganda Cricket…
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure PodcastEP15: Angelina Nixon (Rugby Borough WFC winger)
Rugby Borough Women's forward Angelina Nixon joined Dr Paul Mansell in the studio to discuss her experiences of performing under pressure in football. Angelina…