ChangeSmith

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12/22/2024

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11/11/2024

As a sport psychologist I’m fascinated by systemic intervention…

In other words, making a difference to player, coach, and staff engagement and performance by managing systems, influencing environments, and building efficacious cultures.

Here are five thoughts on the topic:

1. Organisational Sport Psychology is rarely spoken about but covers areas such as:

-leadership and management
-stress
-change
-culture
-resilience
-sensemaking during adversity
-developing thriving environments
-talent development environments
-duty of care practices and abuse

2. Coaches…

System
Environment
Player

…in that order!

Keep a close eye on how your system and environment is impacting each and every player…before intervening on an individual level…

You change the individual at both the systemic and environmental level!

3. Leadership on the pitch isn't just an armband, it's an arm around the shoulder, an arm to lean on, an arm to direct, and an arm to correct

Leadership can be loud or it can be whispered. It can be upfront or it can be conducted behind closed doors

Leadership can be kaleidoscopic

4. The idea of holding an 'appreciative inquiry' was developed by David Cooperrider.

Leaders can hold a regular appreciative inquiry with their club and team. This means taking time to reflect on:

-strengths
-whats working
-what best practice looks like
-success stories
-great moments

5. As a coach start with PIE...you need PIE...PIE will make you such a better coach!

PIE is a Psychologically Informed Environment...where every action and interaction considers the thoughts, emotions, and experiences of the person.

Where all reflection includes psychology!

PIE!

10/28/2024