Pressure, Performance and Reinvention — Sports Psychology Insights from Prof. Andy Lane

Andy Lane, Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, shares his journey from boxer and lifeguard to academic leader and elite practitioner. He discusses working with athletes, navigating career transitions, and translating sport psychology tools into everyday resilience. Practical takeaways include identifying and regulating emotions, focusing on the next actionable step, using imagery and pacing techniques for performance, and reframing skills for life after sport — including retirement or redundancy.