EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 34 MIN
#053 Sport Psychology Series - Acceptance and Commitment Theory with Mark Eastup
from Women’s Football Hub · host womensfootballhub8
This week on the Women’s Football Hub Podcast, Dr Ian Cookson is joined by sport and exercise psychologist in training Mark Eastup for a brilliant deep dive into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — a modern, values-driven approach that’s making waves in performance sport. Mark shares his journey from clinical mental health settings to working in women’s football, and breaks down: What ACT is and why it's different from CBT and REBT How he uses ACT to support coaches and players in football Real examples of helping coaches align values with on-pitch behaviour 🎙️ If you're a coach, parent, or player looking to understand how sport psychology supports whole-person development, this is the episode for you. Visit womensfootballhub.com to explore more.
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This week on the Women’s Football Hub Podcast, Dr Ian Cookson is joined by sport and exercise psychologist in training Mark Eastup for a brilliant deep dive into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — a modern, values-driven approach that’s making waves in performance sport. Mark shares his journey from clinical mental health settings to working in women’s football, and breaks down: What ACT is and why it's different from CBT and REBT How he uses ACT to support coaches and players in football Real examples of helping coaches align values with on-pitch behaviour 🎙️ If you're a coach, parent, or player looking to understand how sport psychology supports whole-person development, this is the episode for you. Visit womensfootballhub.com to explore more.
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