Applied Performance Psychology
What you'll learn
- Gain an advanced understanding of elite mindsets: Learn what makes champions mentally exceptional
- Build strong, trusting relationships with athletes: Develop essential communication skills and rapport-building techniques to enhance psychological support.
- Design and implement a psychological framework: Understand how to create structured, individualized mental training programs for athletes.
- Integrate high performance and mental health: Discover how mental wellbeing underpins sustainable elite performance and learn strategies to support both.
Requirements
- No prior knowledge of performance psychology is required this course is suitable for beginners.
- A basic interest in sports, high-performance environments, or personal development is recommended
- While specific tools or equipment are not necessary, having a notebook or digital document for taking notes during the course will be helpful.
Description
Have you ever wondered what it’s really like behind the scenes of sports psychology? For years, I’ve had aspiring sports psychologists reach out, eager to get advice and insight into the practical, day-to-day world of the field. But due to confidentiality working with athletes, teams, and organisations around the globe, it’s been nearly impossible to offer the level of guidance and connection these individuals crave.
That's when the idea for this course was born. I wanted to create a space where aspiring sports psychologists, coaches, and high-performance professionals could learn, grow, and connect without the constraints of time and travel. A space where I could share the real-world experiences, strategies, and techniques that shape my work every day.
In this course, you’ll get an exclusive look into the world of sports psychology, not just from a textbook perspective, but through the lens of practical application. From understanding the mindset of elite athletes to building trust with clients and designing personalised psychological interventions, I’ll take you through the skills, insights, and strategies that make a difference on the ground level.
This course isn’t just about theory; it’s about giving you the tools and frameworks to succeed in real-world situations. You’ll have access to practical exercises, thought-provoking discussions, and opportunities to connect with other students in a private LinkedIn group, where you can share experiences and learn from one another.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your approach to high-performance psychology, this course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence you need to make a real impact in your practice and with your clients.
Let’s dive into this journey together, and open the door to the applied world of sports psychology where theory meets practice and passion meets performance.
Who this course is for:
- Coaches who want to integrate sports psychology techniques into their training programs to enhance team performance.
- Sports professionals (including sports psychologists, physical therapists, and trainers) aiming to expand their knowledge of the mental side of performance.
- Business professionals who want to transfer psychological strategies used in high-performance sports to their own careers or teams.
- Anyone interested in personal development who wants to learn how to improve focus, resilience, and mindset in high-pressure environments.
- Aspiring sports psychologists seeking real-world experience and internships, offering valuable insights into how sports psychology applies in practical, high-performance environments.
Instructor
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Melissa Dhillon
Performance Psychologist
Accredited Sports and Exercise Scientist (Psychology)
BACKGROUND
Melissa Dhillon is dedicated to elevating athletes to supreme levels of confidence, resilience, focus, and optimism, thereby enhancing their inspired performances. Her deep-rooted passion for psychology finds its origins in her distinguished tennis career as an LTA player. This firsthand experience provides her with a unique understanding of the challenges athletes face.
With firsthand experience as a tennis athlete, Melissa brings a unique perspective to her role as a performance psychologist for elite sports and high-performance businesses. Her passion for psychology, cultivated during her tennis career, fuels her commitment to empowering athletes with the mental resilience needed for success.
She is a distinguished alumna of Loughborough University and boasts six years of practical experience. Melissa combines academic excellence with practical insights, providing a well-rounded approach to performance psychology. Her mission is to equip athletes and high-performance professionals with the mental tools necessary to transcend limitations and achieve peak performance.
COLLABORATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
Her expertise extends to collaborations with renowned sports entities, including Birmingham City Women’s & Girls FC, University of Warwick, Salford City FC, Birmingham City University, Bristol Rovers FC, and Walsall FC. Melissa is actively involved in one-to-one coaching for ITF & LTA tennis players and has successfully worked with English League footballers, Alps Tour golfers, and gymnast Olympians.
Melissa is the driving force behind her Performance Psychology consultancy, “In the Zone (itz),” which holds seven national and international partnerships with esteemed organizations in sports and business, such as Julius Baer and the Aston Villa FC Foundation. At Julius Baer, Melissa played a pivotal role in transforming, growing, and enhancing talent performance by addressing both physical and mental capacities.