This week, we are joined by esteemed sports psychologist Andrea Furst. With a career that spans continents and disciplines, Andrea is an extremely well respected, established figure in the realm of sports psychology, known for her work with elite athletes across a wide spectrum of sports—from golf and sailing to tennis, hockey, rugby, cricket and beyond. Indeed, among other, she is currently the sports psychologist at current county cricket champions Surrey.She is also the founder of Mental Notes, where she leads a team of sport psychologists dedicated to elevating elite performance. Her extensive experience here includes supporting multiple Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games teams.Show notesHow psychological principles are applied to enhance athlete performance and mental well-beingTechniques and strategies used by Andrea to help athletes manage downtime and focus during competitionsAdapting sports psychology practices to different cultural contexts and individual athlete needsThe importance of addressing mental health as an integral part of sports psychologyImpacts of her psychological interventions: maximising walking time in golf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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