RU Sport Psych Podcast: Dr. Peter Haberl and Dr. Göran Kenttä

In this episode, we are joined by two internationally renowned sport psychology experts: Dr. Peter Haberl and Dr. Göran Kenttä. Dr. Peter Haberl, former senior sport psychologist with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, shares his insights into attention, mindfulness, and performance under pressure. Drawing on decades of experience supporting Olympic athletes, Peter discusses how athletes can train their awareness and develop psychological flexibility to perform at their best when it matters most.Dr. Göran Kenttä, researcher and lecturer at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH), brings a unique perspective on coach and athlete well-being. His academic and applied work emphasises the importance of mental health, burnout prevention, and sustainable high-performance environments. Göran discusses the role of self-compassion and mental health in fostering sustainable careers within the demanding world of high-performance sports. Our host in this episode is Richard Taehtinen, Associate Professor at the University of Akureyri and one of the organisers of the micro-credential studies in sport psychology at RU. Richard works closely with researchers at Reykjavik UniversityWhether you're an athlete, coach, or simply interested in the mental side of performance, this episode offers powerful takeaways from two of the field’s leading minds.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.