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The Power of Self Talk
E2P’s thoughts on ‘Self Talk’ in the Running Fitness Mag (www.runningfitnessmag.com) When rivals draw up close on his shoulder his...
Shameema Yousuf
Apr 2, 20161 min read


How do American football pros manage big game jitters
Credit : Chuck Burton, AP http://www.cbsnews.com/news/super-bowl-football-pros-manage-jitters/ Relaxation techniques, mindfulness,...
Shameema Yousuf
Feb 17, 20161 min read


It’s not just about being SMART – 5 ways to improve goal setting with your players
http://www.rugby-coach.com/downloads/GMQ/RugbyCoachW455.pdf Laid out on page 6 learn about other considerations when setting goals....
Shameema Yousuf
Feb 17, 20161 min read


Sport and Society
https://t.co/XzNQ0Cu2Mb A great video for parents, coaches and all involved in sport. What do we want our youths to gain from being...
Shameema Yousuf
Feb 8, 20161 min read


Quote of the day
‘I am in the zone when my positive thoughts are beating the negative and the conscious and subconscious are in harmony. Then I am...
Shameema Yousuf
Oct 30, 20151 min read


ITF Junior Educational Forum in Prostejov, Czech Republic
‘Shameema Yousuf spoke to the players about nerves before a match and how to handle anxiety, teaching them a breathing exercise as a way...
Shameema Yousuf
Aug 26, 20151 min read


Quote for the day
‘A leader never stops learning, never stops teaching, never stops looking to the future’ Bill Clinton
Shameema Yousuf
Aug 26, 20151 min read


Achieving by not focussing on winning
Stay focused on the processes. That will lead to goal achievement. #Focus #GoalSetting #Present #Process
Shameema Yousuf
Apr 20, 20151 min read


Taking one for the team
Full article link below…….. ‘As well as building social skills and honing communication skills, team sports can dismantle cultural...
Shameema Yousuf
Mar 6, 20151 min read


It’s no coincidence that they made it to the Superbowl
With Pete Carroll’s ‘relationship based coaching’ model, and Michael Gervais’s mindfulness approach as the sport psychologist on the...
Shameema Yousuf
Feb 3, 20151 min read


Too valuable to stand alone
‘When a man stands alone, he stands in silence, when men stand together, it’s deafening!’ Unknown Early in January, tennis fans were...
Shameema Yousuf
Feb 1, 20153 min read


In weakness, strength!
In divine scriptures it is revealed ‘power is made perfect in weakness’ and ‘for when I am weak, then I am strong.’¹ Apostle Saint Paul’s...
Shameema Yousuf
Aug 30, 20144 min read


Why doesn’t sport psychology get the respect it deserves?
As sport psychology awareness builds, it may be some time before people begin to recognise it’s equal importance in performance...
Shameema Yousuf
Aug 12, 20141 min read


Quote for the day
“In any given moment we have two options : to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.” Abraham Maslow
Shameema Yousuf
Jul 9, 20141 min read


Rising to the occasion on Wimbledon Centre stage
It’s Saturday ladies final day at Wimbledon and after a shakeup in the draw, the day sees two ladies who have gained much respect amongst...
Shameema Yousuf
Jul 5, 20142 min read


Brazil benefits from using a sport psychologist
http://www.goltv.tv/en/news/brazil-benefiting-psychology-classes-says-neymar
Shameema Yousuf
Jul 3, 20141 min read


The importance of sport psychology
Matthew Syed discusses the importance of sport psychology ahead of the 2012 Olympics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8DSzLpEru0
Shameema Yousuf
Jun 19, 20141 min read


The ebb and flow at Wimbledon SW19
Hosting big affairs is what Britain does well. And this will be no difficult task at the upcoming Wimbledon SW19 Tennis Grand Slam event;...
Shameema Yousuf
Jun 18, 20144 min read


Quote for the day
“Ignition does not provide a short cut; rather, it is the spark that starts one out on the long and arduous path to excellence.” Matthew...
Shameema Yousuf
Jun 16, 20141 min read


Quote for the day
‘Most of us want to grow, but few of us want to do the hard work to change. The greatest have a vision and they commit to follow it. They...
Shameema Yousuf
Jun 16, 20141 min read
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