E40: Building psychological strength through the 5Cs

In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Chris Harwood, Sport Psychology professor, and Karl Steptoe, Sport & Performance Psychology Lead. They discuss the development and research behind the 5Cs framework, which aims to make sports psychology more accessible and targeted at helping young people. Timestamps: 00:00 – 02:04 Introduction & career background information on our guests 02:05 – 08:39 The meaning and purpose of the 5Cs 08:40 – 16:33 The development process 16:34 – 35:03 Implementing the 5Cs in clubs and coaching 35:04 – 42:04 Measuring of the framework 42:05 – 46:32 Quickfire questions 46:33 – 50:07 Future plans for the 5Cs 50:08 – 51:07 Episode recap and conclusion