Overcoming Performance Anxiety with Neural Muscle Activation By Frankie Devitt – iNSPIRE Sports Scientist Every athlete knows what it’s like to be nervous before a race or competition, but not every athlete knows how to best manage those anxious symptoms. There are some great mental techniques out there, some of which are included in…
Returning from Injury: 4 steps to make your return easier By Kathryn Mellon – iNSPIRE Psychologist We’ve all heard about or experienced significant injuries. A lot of people talk about the physical preparation that is required when returning from injury. The goals and plans you set for yourself over the season suddenly go out…
What is Pre-Competition Anxiety? By Kathryn Mellon – iNSPIRE Psychologist The moment you have been training, preparing for and dreamed about has finally arrived. You are physically prepared and ready for this moment, but there are doubts in the back of your mind. Your heart might be racing, and you feel butterflies in your…
Psychology By Kathryn Mellon – iNSPIRE Psychologist Depression, anxiety and people with voices in their heads – that’s what most people associate with when they think of psychology or needing to go and speak with a psychologist. Despite society working towards removing the stigma around mental health, there is still a lot of assumed knowledge…