Performance Sport

Performance Support

Sport Psychology

Psychological factors have been shown to play a major part in sport performance, well-being and consistency, and here at the Performance Centre, we aim to maintain balance and prepare athletes, squads and coaches to perform their best continuously.

 

Utilising a variety of theoretical approaches such as the Psychological Characteristics of Developing Excellence (PCDEs) as well as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT), research and expertise is always at the centre of what we apply.

"The psychology team here are very approachable, and they are always happy to talk about anything from creating plans to deal with competition day stress to pressures you may be feeling due to academic workload. I love having someone to talk to who understands the high levels of pressure and stress that elite athletes feel, it has really helped me to feel supported whilst juggling my sport and academics!"
Sophie Maguire
Sophie MaguireUK Senior, 2x BUCS Silver Medalist, Ireland Elite Development Programme
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How we work with Athletes and Coaches
Our team of industry leading Sport Psychologists help individual athletes and sports teams to maximise their performance through tailored support packages developing psychological skills, a high achieving mind-set and creating a high performing environment.
Our approach in action
Our team of industry leading Sport Psychologists help individual athletes, coaches and sports teams to maximise their performance through tailored support packages developing psychological skills, a high achieving mind-set and supporting a high performing and supportive environment. This is done through bespoke interventions calibrated to each specific area, ensuring that all involved feel well and are support mentally and emotionally, and are therefore given the best platform from which to build and achieve.
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Meet the Experts

Sue Jones

Sue Jones

Performance Psychologist

Sue has experience of working in sporting environments for over 5 years and is currently completing her Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology. She spent several years developing psychological programs for football academies before joining UOB. Sue now supports several elite athletes from our affiliated clubs as well as our scholarship.