Shameema Yousuf5 days ago4 minU.K. we have problem! Don't point fingers.This is not the sort of blog post I normally post. However, it is time. My colleagues and friends know that I am committed to social justice as a psychologis...
Shameema YousufJul 6, 20183 minThe Myth Behind Sport Psychology at WimbledonTimes are changing with tennis players on tour now having as part of their entourage, a coach that works on their mindsets. One might hear the words mindset ...
Shameema YousufFeb 16, 20181 minQuarterly NewslettersIn my quarterly newsletter, you will find E2P updates and news, upcoming events and latest research and topics of interest. If you would like your copy reach...
Shameema YousufFeb 16, 20181 min5 Pre-Performance RoutinesSport Psychologists teach athletes how to use rituals and routines to optimise performance. In this article, they talk about some of the benefits and dangers...
Shameema YousufFeb 16, 20181 minVisualisation TechniquesThe power of imagery can be so strong and athletes use the technique by vividly experiencing their performance in mind even before the event. They do this by...
Shameema YousufFeb 16, 20186 minA Community Tennis Program – Teaching Personal Social ResponsibilityNobody gets there alone* Sportsmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center’s (STEC) – Volley Against Violence (VaV) program is a community program. With the support o...
Shameema YousufOct 4, 20171 minQuote of the Day"We are all failures - at least the best of us". J.M. Barrie
Shameema YousufSep 25, 20171 minGut Feelings and Biological ScienceThey always say a woman should trust her gut!
Shameema YousufSep 25, 20171 minThe Female BrainFemale and male brain differences can explain differences in risk taking and impulsive behaviour.
Shameema YousufMay 19, 20171 minRisk and Behaviour in Fund Management“We find that hedge fund managers who own powerful sports cars take on more investment risk. Conversely, managers who own practical but unexciting cars take ...
Shameema YousufMay 15, 20171 minQuote of the day“When the moment arrives its too late to prepare” John Wooden
Shameema YousufMay 15, 20171 minWhy seek out a sport and performance psychology practitioner?https://sports.yahoo.com/news/elite-athletes-aaron-lennon-deserve-135834564.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=ma&.gg_invalid=true #CopingStrategies #MentalHealt...
Shameema YousufMay 13, 20171 minQuote of the Day“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is usually more important than the outcome. Not everyone can be no 1”. Arthur Ashe
Shameema YousufMay 8, 20173 minRiding the momentum wavesFlashback pre 2009 – I was then a commodities hedge fund manager trading a suite of commodity futures and options products. With several screens hanging abov...
Shameema YousufJan 16, 20171 minMindfulness and Tennis Performance“Mindfulness practice has grown exponentially in more recent times out of two schools of thought: Eastern Bhuddist meditative practice which has been popular...
Shameema YousufAug 4, 20161 minThe Science Behind SwimmingThe Science Behind Swimming Aspects of nutrition, biomechanics, and psychology are discussed in the video. We're breaking down the science of swimming w/@Tom...
Shameema YousufAug 4, 20164 minRoad To Rio – The Winning MindsetEvery athlete attending Rio has reached a high level in their career. It’s a moment when they get to ‘compete with’ some of the very best from across the wor...
Shameema YousufJun 8, 20161 minQuote for the day“Don’t count the days, make them count” Muhammad Ali.
