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Sep 2020
44m 55s

1.01 - What is sport psychology anyway?

Dr Peter Olusoga
About this episode
In this episode, Dr Pete Olusoga & Hugh Gilmore talk to Dr Jonathan Fader, a clinical and performance psychologist, best known for his work in Major League Baseball and the NFL. We discuss what sport psychology is (and what it isn't), and some of the ways that psychology might help athletes and coaches take their performance to the next level.  Dr. Fader is ... Show More
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