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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2024 · 44 MIN

Sports psychology for GAA players

from Humans of Gaelic · host Kevin O'Brien

I’m joined by sports psychologist Kelley Fay on this week’s show.  She currently works with the Roscommon men’s and Meath ladies footballers. She has been part of the Royals’ backroom team for a number of years, including their back-to-back All-Ireland successes.In the past, Kelley has worked with Team GB, Ulster Rugby, plus a host of individual athletes across GAA and rugby, athletics, golf, gymnastics, skiing, snowboarding and others.We discuss: Lack of confidence in Irish athletes Strategies for building confidence  How to deal with tough defeats  Psychological traits of elite athletes Wound up or calm before games? Resilience & belief of elite athletes Enjoying the occasion & creating a positive team culture  Body language in high pressure situations  Creating a player-led culture You can follow Kelley here: https://www.instagram.com/kf_performance/➕We've got some great guests coming up. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.

I’m joined by sports psychologist Kelley Fay on this week’s show.  She currently works with the Roscommon men’s and Meath ladies footballers. She has been part of the Royals’ backroom team for a number of years, including their back-to-back All-Ireland successes.In the past, Kelley has worked with Team GB, Ulster Rugby, plus a host of individual athletes across GAA and rugby, athletics, golf, gymnastics, skiing, snowboarding and others.We discuss: Lack of confidence in Irish athletes Strategies for building confidence  How to deal with tough defeats  Psychological traits of elite athletes Wound up or calm before games? Resilience & belief of elite athletes Enjoying the occasion & creating a positive team culture  Body language in high pressure situations  Creating a player-led culture You can follow Kelley here: https://www.instagram.com/kf_performance/➕We've got some great guests coming up. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.

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