“Flow State on the Pitch: 7 Science Backed Ways to Trigger Peak Performance”

By Martyn Bailey HPCP Chartered Sport & Exercise Psychologist As a sports psychologist working with athletes across the Isle of Wight- from club players to aspiring professionals- I’m often asked the same question: “How do I play in “the zone” more often?” That effortless, time-slowing, hyper-focused state that athletes call “being in the zone” has … More “Flow State on the Pitch: 7 Science Backed Ways to Trigger Peak Performance”

The Yips: Why Even Pro Golfers Choke (And How to Fix it)

By Martyn Bailey, Chartered Sport & Exercise Psychologist “It’s not the club, its not the wind. It’s the 6 inches between my ears.” – PGA Tour pro, after missing a 3-foot put You’ve seen it: the dart player who can’t release, the cricketer frozen at the crease, the golfer whose putter twitches like it’s possessed. … More The Yips: Why Even Pro Golfers Choke (And How to Fix it)

Sport Psychology for the amateur athlete

How can Sports Performance Psychology help the amateur athlete? In any competitive sport mental preparation can be viewed as every bit as important as being physically fit. Sport & Exercise Psychologists typically work with athletes on difficulties like reducing performance anxiety and dealing with the unexpected, unwanted rehabilitation time due to an injury It is important to note that these … More Sport Psychology for the amateur athlete