The Football Psychology Show

Introducing The Mind Room - the football psychology newsletter

We've launched a new sister newsletter, bringing you the latest football psychology stories to your inbox - for free - every week. To subscribe to The Mind Room, just visit https://themindroom.substack.com/, where you can also find a back catalogue o…

Euro 2022 preview: how to psychologically prepare for a major tournament final

Former Lionesses psychologist Misia Gervis drops by for an exclusive interview, explaining how she prepared the England women's side for their last visit to a European Championship final and the lessons the current team might learn from 2009.    Read…

The coach-psychologist relationship - Richard Dobson and Dr Misia Gervis

We welcome back Wycombe assistant manager Richard Dobson and regular guest Dr Misia Gervis for a discussion about the secrets of a successful coach-psychologist relationship. After almost a decade of working together, Richard and Misia reflect on how…

The emotional impact of going on loan, adding psychologists to EPL coaching teams and the elements of successful leadership

Former Premier League psychologist Sarah Murray joins us to discuss:  The emotional impact of going on loan Adding psychologists to EPL coaching teams  What are the ingredients of successful leadership? Find out more about the show by visiting http:/…

The psychology of the play-offs, managers’ motivational stunts and the power of celebrating

We welcome back regular guest and former England women's team psychologist Dr Misia Gervis to discuss the psychology of the play-offs, whether managers' motivational stunts really pay off and the mental benefits of celebrating.    To get in touch wit…

Professor João Carvalhaes - football’s first World Cup-winning psychologist

We look back on the life of Professor João Carvalhaes, football's first World Cup-winning psychologist. Join us for a discussion about a fascinating individual who pioneered the use of cognitive examinations in elite football, divided opinion with hi…

Dealing with off-pitch problems, pressurising players to return from injury and the power of psychology

Wycombe coach Matt Bloomfield and former England women's team psychologist Dr Misia Gervis join us to discuss:   Chelsea & Derby: how off-pitch problems really affect players' state of mind  Conte: the impact of pressurising players to return from in…

City vs United, the pressure of the run-in and penalty shootout psychology

We're joined by regular guest Dr Misia Gervis, former England women's team psychologist, to discuss: City v United: how do players prepare mentally for a derby?The run-in: how can teams deal with the pressure?Kepa: the science behind penalty mind gam…

Spurs vs City, manager negativity and Eriksen’s return

We're joined by regular guest Dr Misia Gervis, former England women's team psychologist, to discuss: City v Spurs: the psychology behind a 'bogey ground'Rodgers, Conte and Mourinho: why managers persist with public criticism of playersChristian Eriks…

Bonus episode: an interview with David Busst

We take a break from our regular format to bring you an interview with David Busst, the former Coventry City defender who suffered what is widely considered to be the most serious injury in the Premier League's history.  David talks to us about the p…