EP92: Lauren Garner (Sunderland AFC First Team Performance Psychologist)

Lauren Garner is the First Team Performance Psychologist for Sunderland AFC having joined the club during their promotion-winning season in 2024. Prior to that, she has been the Lead Academy Performance Psychologist at Tottenham Hotspur and Blackburn Rovers. In this episode, Dr Paul Mansell and Brandon Walsh ask Lauren to describe her journey into the profession. Lauren explains in detail the importance of listening and reflection in her role. She gives examples of the types of questions she asks players so she can best support their psychological needs. We also ask Lauren to explain how she works at a team and organisational level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices