RU Sport Psych Podcast: Daði Rafnsson

Peter O’Donoghue talks to Daði Rafnsson about a newly published study that aimed to develop a method based on Chris Harwood’s 5Cs framework to help coaches articulate how football players should demonstrate psychological skills through behaviours on the field. Eight professional coaches and one academic expert collaborated with the researchers in a focus group to design psychological role descriptions for seven playing positions. The method and the role descriptions can be valuable tools to enhance coaching efficacy by helping coaches frame, communicate, and deliver their expectations more efficiently through a shared framework. Peter and Daði also talk about how the 5Cs can help coaches strategically implement psychological skills into training sessions.  RU Sport Psych Podcast is a series within RU Sports Chat (Íþróttarabb HR), hosted by the Department of Sports Science at Reykjavík University. This series explores sports psychology from various perspectives, delving into theoretical and practical aspects.  Guests are experts in sports psychology, and most collaborate with the Department of Sports Science at RU, whether in teaching or research. The podcast aims to deepen the understanding of sports psychology and share scientific and applied knowledge that benefits the sports environment.  Whether you are an athlete, coach, researcher, or simply an enthusiast of sports psychology, the RU Sport Psych Podcast is the platform for you.