EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 1H 27M
#013 - Eddie Sheeky - How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome in Sport
from Philomath · host Richie O'Brien
In this episode, sports psychologist Eddy shares his approach to building confidence, mindset, and resilience in athletes. He explains how understanding individual personalities and needs helps him connect with players, foster self-belief, and support them through both grassroots and elite environments. Eddy also dives into the difference between internal and external confidence, and why preparation, clarity, and self-trust are key to performing consistently.He also explores the challenges athletes face off the field, including impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and navigating transitions between levels or out of sport entirely. With practical insights on conversations, observation, and psychological tools, Eddy reveals how coaches and players can work together to develop stronger, more confident performers, and help athletes thrive both on and off the pitch.Timestamps:(00:00) Navigating Transitions in Sports(04:57) Mental Shifts in Player Development(10:09) Creating a Supportive Environment for Mistakes(15:05) Individual Strategies for Players(20:03) The Role of Coaches in Player Development(25:01) Resilience and Mistakes in Grassroots Coaching(29:46) Understanding Players Beyond the Field(44:45) Understanding Player Psychology(50:22) Measuring Confidence in Athletes(55:01) Defining Confidence: Belief and Action(01:05:54) Imposter Syndrome in Sports(01:11:36) Supporting Players with Imposter Syndrome(01:17:33) Transitions in Sports: Challenges and SolutionsFind Eddie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddy-sheeky-783226153/overlay/about-this-profile/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BZaNauxHrSDmlUNojylVKsA%3D%3DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/esperformancepsychology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Find Richie:YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheTeamInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/richieobrienx/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richieobrienxLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richieobrienx/
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