University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
Episodes
EP20: Dr Mark Williams (Cognitive neuroscientist)
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr Mark Williams joined Professor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell in discussing how the brain can influence wellbeing and per...
EP19: Faye Gaskin (Half Back for St.Helens R.F.C)
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
EP18: Jake Jervis (Former Plymouth and Birmingham striker)
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently retired professional footballer Jake Jervis joined Dr Karla Drew and Dr Paul Mansell in the studio to discuss his experiences of performing u...
EP17: Courtney Pitt (Lead U11-12 coach at Wolves and former professional footballer)
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Portsmouth, Cambridge and Luton winger Courtney Pitt dropped into the studio to chat about performing under pressure with Dr Paul Mansell and J...
EP16: Edgar Kazibwe (Uganda Cricket In-training Sport Psychologist)
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Paul Mansell and Professor Matt Slater are joined by Staffordshire University alumni, Edgar Kazibwe, a Sport Psychologist in-training for the Ugand...
EP15: Angelina Nixon (Rugby Borough WFC winger)
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby Borough Women's forward Angelina Nixon joined Dr Paul Mansell in the studio to discuss her experiences of performing under pressure in football....
EP14: Dan Abrahams (Sport Psychologist)
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned sport psychologist Dan Abrahams is this week's guest on the podcast. Dan has worked with athletes across many different sports but with a par...
EP13: Ashley Reece (MMA fighter)
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MMA fighter Ashley 'The Beast' Reece joined Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Andrew Wilkinson ahead of his Welterweight Title fight in Arizona. Based in Staffor...
EP12: Phil Walklate (Headteacher at Erasmus Darwin Academy)
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inspirational Erasmus Darwin Academy Headteacher, Phil Walklate joins Dr Paul Mansell and Jack Bullock in the studio to talk about his experiences of ...
EP11: Ellie Wilson (Wolves Women defender)
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Katie Sparks are joined by current Wolves Women defender Ellie Wilson as they quiz her on how she deals with the pressures of p...
EP10: Tawanda Chirewa (Wolves forward)
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Premier League footballer Tawanda Chirewa joined Dr Paul Mansell and Sam Westley in the studio to discuss his approach to performing at the top level ...
EP9: Harry Baker (England Cerebral Palsy international)
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell welcome England Cerebral Palsy international Harry Baker into the studio to explore his perceptions of perfo...
EP8: Ella Tagliavini (Fulham Women defender)
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Andrew Wilkinson were delighted to welcome former Loughborough University colleague and current Fulham Women's defender Dr Ella...
EP7: Kane Wilson (Derby County defender)
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Derby County defender Kane Wilson joined Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Andrew Wilkinson in our studio at Staffordshire University. Nominated for a place in L...
EP6: Seb de Chaves (Premiership Rugby Player)
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Professor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell are joined by Premiership rugby player Sebastian de Chaves. A youth international for So...
EP5: Sam Winnall (Former Wolves and Barnsley forward)
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Matt Slater and Dr Paul Mansell interview former professional footballer Sam Winnall about his experiences about performing under pressure. ...
EP4: Meg Baldwin (Port Vale Women captain)
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode, Dr Paul Mansell and Jack Bullock interview Port Vale Women's captain Meg Baldwin about her experiences of performing under pressu...
EP3: Matt Jarvis (Former England, Wolves, & West Ham winger)
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Jarvis made over 400 appearances in his football career and represented clubs including Gillingham, Wolves, West Ham and Norwich. He was selected...
EP2: Dr Jamie Barker (Sport Psychologist)
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Paul Mansell and Professor Matt Slater welcome Dr Jamie Barker into the studio. Formerly of Staffordshire University, Jamie shares...
EP1: Matt Smith (TNT Sport presenter)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Joe Dixon sit down with experienced TV presenter Matt Smith to discuss his perceptions of pressure and ho...