A Load of BS on Sport: The Behavioural Science Podcast
A Load of BS on Sport: The Behavioural Science Podcast
Andrea Furst on enhancing performance through sports psychology
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Andrea Furst on enhancing performance through sports psychology

Insights into building psychological stamina in elite athletes

This week, we are joined by esteemed sports psychologist Andrea Furst. With a career that spans continents and disciplines, Andrea is an extremely well respected, established figure in the realm of sports psychology, known for her work with elite athletes across a wide spectrum of sports—from golf and sailing to tennis, hockey, rugby, cricket and beyond. Indeed, among other, she is currently the sports psychologist at current county cricket champions Surrey.

She is also the founder of Mental Notes, where she leads a team of sport psychologists dedicated to elevating elite performance. Her extensive experience here includes supporting multiple Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games teams.

In this episode

  • How psychological principles are applied to enhance athlete performance and mental well-being

  • Techniques and strategies used by Andrea to help athletes manage downtime and focus during competitions

  • Adapting sports psychology practices to different cultural contexts and individual athlete needs

  • The importance of addressing mental health as an integral part of sports psychology

  • Impacts of her psychological interventions: maximising walking time in golf

A Load of BS Events

Liam and I are hosting our inaugural business of sport and entertainment event on June 17th early evening in London.

We will be joined for discussion and drinks by Lord Ian Botham, Sir Andrew Strauss and Mo Bobat at the fabulous Patrick Mavros atelier on the Fulham Road.

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We have a handful of seats available to podcast listeners. If you’d like to come, please email danielsjross@gmail.com with subject line: ‘A Load of BS Events RSVP’

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Till next time,

Daniel and Liam

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A Load of BS on Sport: The Behavioural Science Podcast
A Load of BS on Sport: The Behavioural Science Podcast
A Load of BS on Sport: The Behavioural Science Podcast dives deep into the psychology of what makes elite performers tick; how they think about success and failure, how they find and maintain peak performance, how they manage fear and adversity, how they make decisions under pressure, how they deal with risk and uncertainty.