{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6788c4b6bc4d37e16f4d6ae3/6788c4c9bc4d37e16f4d6f16?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Andrea Furst on enhancing performance through sports psychology","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6788c4b6bc4d37e16f4d6ae3/1740255214489-3d882a60-e428-4c1d-a1d8-91caad403606.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week, we are joined by esteemed sports psychologist <a href='https://mentalnotespsych.com/andreafurst/'>Andrea Furst</a>. 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.</p><p>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.<br/><br/><b>Show notes</b></p><ul><li>How psychological principles are applied to enhance athlete performance and mental well-being</li><li>Techniques and strategies used by Andrea to help athletes manage downtime and focus during competitions</li><li>Adapting sports psychology practices to different cultural contexts and individual athlete needs</li><li>The importance of addressing mental health as an integral part of sports psychology</li><li>Impacts of her psychological interventions: maximising walking time in golf</li></ul>","author_name":"A LOAD OF BS ON SPORT"}