153 Rugby Psychology: 25 Ways You Can Improve Your Performance

Welcome to episode #153 of Demystifying Mental Toughness.  This is the final part of four specially created episodes to celebrate reaching 150 episodes!   This time the episode is created with rugby enthusiasts in mind where the great guests that have been interviewed on the show to date, and with experiences in rugby union or rugby league, go on to share their key takeaways.  As you’ll note the majority of insights are linked to the development of mental tough athletes and helping rugby players reach their potential. The episode is a must listen for rugby coaches, players, parents, sport scientists and those interested in the sport.

Relevant Podcast Episodes in Order and Sequence as Relayed in Episode 153:

Ep104: Seb De Chaves - The Psychological Demands of Elite Professional Rugby — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/th...

Ep127: Paul Trainor – The Application of Mental Toughness Training in Elite Professional Rugby League — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/me...

EP147: Aaron Walsh - The Application of Mental Performance Coaching in Elite Professional Rugby — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/me...
Ep007: Toby Flood –  How Elite Athletes Mentally Prepare — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/ho...

Ep021: Steve Hackney – How to Reach Your Full Potential — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/ho...

Ep029: Lome Faatau – How to Play Professional Rugby with Confidence — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/ho...

Ep038: Taz Bricknell – Playing Professional Women’s Rugby — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/pl...

Ep039: John Fletcher – How to Develop Fearless Athletes — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/ho...

Ep094: Professor Adam Nicholls – How to Develop Mentally Strong Rugby Players — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/ho...

Helpful Rugby Orientated Resources

Blog - Overthinking on the Rugby Pitch — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/ov...

Blog - Are you a Rugby Player who Focuses Too Much on the Opposition — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/ar...

Blog - Helping Young Rugby Players Mentally Prepare Before Matches — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/he...

Blog - Playing Rugby at Your Best Under Pressure — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/pl...

Blog – 5 Ways to Create a Psychological Safe Sporting Environment — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/5-...

Rugby Psychology | Mental Skills for Rugby Resources — https://www.sport-excellence.co.uk/ps...

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