Sport Psychology

A Gold Medal in Relaxation

Tony Wrighton | Posted 18.09.2012 | UK Sport
Tony Wrighton

This is going to sound weird, but for many of our Olympic athletes, the best thing they can do right now is forget about it all for a while and have a good laugh with friends. Hang out, go to the movies, go sightseeing in London... anything to take their mind off the fact they've spent their entire lives preparing for this moment.

Is This the Secret to Lionel Messi's Success?

Tony Wrighton | Posted 02.01.2012 | UK
Tony Wrighton

He's won five La Liga titles, three Champions Leagues and is often called the best player of the generation. He is clearly sickeningly good at football. So, from a mental perspective, why is he so damn good?