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    <title>Science for Sport Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Motivation”</title>
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    <description>Discover the Secrets Behind Elite Performance.
Join us on the Science for Sport Podcast, where every episode dives into the cutting-edge world of sports science and the untold stories behind the best athletes and teams on the planet.
Hosted by Richard Graves, we bring you exclusive insights from elite athletes, world-class coaches, and leading sports scientists who are shaping the future of global sport.
This isn’t just another sports podcast—this is your backstage pass to:
- The science powering record-breaking performances.
- The trends, challenges, and breakthroughs redefining the game.
- Mastering the balance of art and science in coaching.
Whether you’re a sports scientist, coach, physio, nutritionist, teacher, or just a passionate sports fan, this is your chance to learn from the pros and stay ahead of the curve.
Tune in every Monday and uncover what it takes to make the best, better.
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    <itunes:summary>Discover the Secrets Behind Elite Performance.
Join us on the Science for Sport Podcast, where every episode dives into the cutting-edge world of sports science and the untold stories behind the best athletes and teams on the planet.
Hosted by Richard Graves, we bring you exclusive insights from elite athletes, world-class coaches, and leading sports scientists who are shaping the future of global sport.
This isn’t just another sports podcast—this is your backstage pass to:
- The science powering record-breaking performances.
- The trends, challenges, and breakthroughs redefining the game.
- Mastering the balance of art and science in coaching.
Whether you’re a sports scientist, coach, physio, nutritionist, teacher, or just a passionate sports fan, this is your chance to learn from the pros and stay ahead of the curve.
Tune in every Monday and uncover what it takes to make the best, better.
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  <title>293: Johnny Nelson on the Gym that Created World Champions</title>
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  <itunes:title>Johnny Nelson on the Gym that Created World Champions</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Former world champion Johnny Nelson joins Richard Graves to share how he went from a struggling amateur to the longest-reigning cruiserweight champion in history. He reveals the mindset, coaching, and resilience that turned failure into fuel, with lessons every sports science professional can apply to elite performance.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>32:20</itunes:duration>
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  <description>This week on the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by boxing legend Johnny Nelson MBE, the longest-reigning cruiserweight world champion in history. With a story that spans early losses, a transformative mentorship under Brendan Ingle, mental resilience, structural discipline, and elite-level performance, Johnny offers a rare window into the mindset and preparation of a world-class athlete.
From his humble Sheffield upbringing through a gritty apprenticeship in Europe to standing atop the world with 13 title defences, Johnny reflects on the physical demands of his sport, the mental architecture that carried him, and how those lessons translate into high-performance sport science environments today. Whether you’re working with elite athletes, exploring pathway development, or investigating the interplay of mindset, culture and performance.  This episode delivers actionable insight.
You’ll Learn
* How deliberate structure and environment in the early years set Johnny’s foundation for world-class performance, and what that means for athlete development pipelines in elite sport.
* The interplay between physical conditioning and mental readiness: why Johnny argues that even 99% physical fitness isn’t enough without mental strength to match.
* How a coach/mentor adapted learning modality to individual athlete needs (story-based learning vs. written instruction) and how that insight translates to sport science practice.
* The “apprenticeship phase” of elite athletes: why Johnny spent six years as a sparring partner across Europe, what he learned about failure, character-building and resilience, and how that maps to athlete development models.
* The transition out of elite competition: Johnny’s reflections on his own injury-forced retirement, loss of gym identity and how elite sport practitioners can support athlete exit and long-term wellbeing.
* Practical take-aways on environment design, multicultural team culture, and creating performance contexts that simulate hostile or challenging conditions (drawing on Johnny’s anecdotes of gym culture and travelling abroad).
About Johnny Nelson
Johnny Nelson (born 4 January 1967, Sheffield) turned professional in 1986 after a modest amateur career. He trained under iconic coach Brendan Ingle at the Wincobank gym in Sheffield, where he developed not only boxing skills but a mindset of relentless belief and self-validation.
In March 1999 he captured the WBO Cruiserweight World Title and held it until his retirement in 2006—during which he defended it 13 times, the most ever in cruiserweight history.  Post-career, Johnny has built a prominent role as a boxing pundit, keynote speaker, and mentor around mindset, resilience and high-performance culture.
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week on the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by boxing legend Johnny Nelson MBE, the longest-reigning cruiserweight world champion in history. With a story that spans early losses, a transformative mentorship under Brendan Ingle, mental resilience, structural discipline, and elite-level performance, Johnny offers a rare window into the mindset and preparation of a world-class athlete.<br>
From his humble Sheffield upbringing through a gritty apprenticeship in Europe to standing atop the world with 13 title defences, Johnny reflects on the physical demands of his sport, the mental architecture that carried him, and how those lessons translate into high-performance sport science environments today. Whether you’re working with elite athletes, exploring pathway development, or investigating the interplay of mindset, culture and performance.  This episode delivers actionable insight.</p>

<p><strong>You’ll Learn</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>How deliberate structure and environment in the early years set Johnny’s foundation for world-class performance, and what that means for athlete development pipelines in elite sport.</li>
<li>The interplay between physical conditioning and mental readiness: why Johnny argues that even 99% physical fitness isn’t enough without mental strength to match.</li>
<li>How a coach/mentor adapted learning modality to individual athlete needs (story-based learning vs. written instruction) and how that insight translates to sport science practice.</li>
<li>The “apprenticeship phase” of elite athletes: why Johnny spent six years as a sparring partner across Europe, what he learned about failure, character-building and resilience, and how that maps to athlete development models.</li>
<li>The transition out of elite competition: Johnny’s reflections on his own injury-forced retirement, loss of gym identity and how elite sport practitioners can support athlete exit and long-term wellbeing.</li>
<li>Practical take-aways on environment design, multicultural team culture, and creating performance contexts that simulate hostile or challenging conditions (drawing on Johnny’s anecdotes of gym culture and travelling abroad).</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Johnny Nelson</strong><br>
Johnny Nelson (born 4 January 1967, Sheffield) turned professional in 1986 after a modest amateur career. He trained under iconic coach Brendan Ingle at the Wincobank gym in Sheffield, where he developed not only boxing skills but a mindset of relentless belief and self-validation.<br>
In March 1999 he captured the WBO Cruiserweight World Title and held it until his retirement in 2006—during which he defended it 13 times, the most ever in cruiserweight history.  Post-career, Johnny has built a prominent role as a boxing pundit, keynote speaker, and mentor around mindset, resilience and high-performance culture.</p>

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​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week on the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by boxing legend Johnny Nelson MBE, the longest-reigning cruiserweight world champion in history. With a story that spans early losses, a transformative mentorship under Brendan Ingle, mental resilience, structural discipline, and elite-level performance, Johnny offers a rare window into the mindset and preparation of a world-class athlete.<br>
From his humble Sheffield upbringing through a gritty apprenticeship in Europe to standing atop the world with 13 title defences, Johnny reflects on the physical demands of his sport, the mental architecture that carried him, and how those lessons translate into high-performance sport science environments today. Whether you’re working with elite athletes, exploring pathway development, or investigating the interplay of mindset, culture and performance.  This episode delivers actionable insight.</p>

<p><strong>You’ll Learn</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>How deliberate structure and environment in the early years set Johnny’s foundation for world-class performance, and what that means for athlete development pipelines in elite sport.</li>
<li>The interplay between physical conditioning and mental readiness: why Johnny argues that even 99% physical fitness isn’t enough without mental strength to match.</li>
<li>How a coach/mentor adapted learning modality to individual athlete needs (story-based learning vs. written instruction) and how that insight translates to sport science practice.</li>
<li>The “apprenticeship phase” of elite athletes: why Johnny spent six years as a sparring partner across Europe, what he learned about failure, character-building and resilience, and how that maps to athlete development models.</li>
<li>The transition out of elite competition: Johnny’s reflections on his own injury-forced retirement, loss of gym identity and how elite sport practitioners can support athlete exit and long-term wellbeing.</li>
<li>Practical take-aways on environment design, multicultural team culture, and creating performance contexts that simulate hostile or challenging conditions (drawing on Johnny’s anecdotes of gym culture and travelling abroad).</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Johnny Nelson</strong><br>
Johnny Nelson (born 4 January 1967, Sheffield) turned professional in 1986 after a modest amateur career. He trained under iconic coach Brendan Ingle at the Wincobank gym in Sheffield, where he developed not only boxing skills but a mindset of relentless belief and self-validation.<br>
In March 1999 he captured the WBO Cruiserweight World Title and held it until his retirement in 2006—during which he defended it 13 times, the most ever in cruiserweight history.  Post-career, Johnny has built a prominent role as a boxing pundit, keynote speaker, and mentor around mindset, resilience and high-performance culture.</p>

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​ Save 100&#39;s Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
​ Improve Your Athletes&#39; Performance<br>
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>]]>
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  <title>290: Rewiring Performance: The Neuroscience Behind Mindset and Recovery</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
  <author>Science for Sport</author>
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  <itunes:episode>290</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Rewiring Performance: The Neuroscience Behind Mindset and Recovery</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Science for Sport</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, performance coach Dan Metcalfe joins host Richard Graves to discuss the neuroscience of mindset, recovery, and human potential. Drawing on his remarkable journey from paralysis to coaching elite athletes, Dan explores how belief, brain training, and resilience shape performance at every level.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>32:07</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by Dan Metcalfe, former youth footballer, West End performer, Olympic development coach, and now international keynote speaker and founder of Born Superhuman.
Dan’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. From a career-ending accident that left him paralysed and blind in one eye, to rebuilding his life, defying medical diagnoses, and going on to coach Olympic-level athletes.  His journey is a masterclass in resilience, mindset, and human potential.
In this inspiring conversation, Dan shares the philosophy that underpins his Born Superhuman method, revealing how mindset, breathwork, hydration, and self-belief can transform performance in sport and life.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
* How Dan overcame paralysis and rebuilt his life
* Why mental training is just as critical as physical training for peak performance
* The seven pillars of Dan’s Born Superhuman philosophy and how they apply to everyone
* How reframing setbacks as “gifts” can unlock growth and success
* Why elite athletes and CEOs alike struggle with the same mental blocks, and how to rewire them
* The simple word change that helped Dan drop from 21% to 8% body fat without changing his diet
* How hydration, sleep, and breathing directly impact focus and performance
* The neuroscience behind belief, recovery, and human potential
About Dan Metcalfe
Dan Metcalfe is a performance and mindset coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Born Superhuman. His remarkable journey spans football, theatre, and elite sports coaching. After suffering paralysis and vision loss in a stage accident, Dan defied medical expectations and rebuilt his body and mind through sheer determination and psychological mastery.
He went on to become Nike Youth Coach of the Year (USA), leading players into professional football and working across the US Olympic Development Program. Today, he helps elite athletes, business leaders, and teams unlock their full potential through his Born Superhuman framework, blending neuroscience, mindset, and performance principles to inspire extraordinary results.
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​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp;amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by Dan Metcalfe, former youth footballer, West End performer, Olympic development coach, and now international keynote speaker and founder of Born Superhuman.<br>
Dan’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. From a career-ending accident that left him paralysed and blind in one eye, to rebuilding his life, defying medical diagnoses, and going on to coach Olympic-level athletes.  His journey is a masterclass in resilience, mindset, and human potential.<br>
In this inspiring conversation, Dan shares the philosophy that underpins his Born Superhuman method, revealing how mindset, breathwork, hydration, and self-belief can transform performance in sport and life.</p>

<p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>How Dan overcame paralysis and rebuilt his life</li>
<li>Why mental training is just as critical as physical training for peak performance</li>
<li>The seven pillars of Dan’s Born Superhuman philosophy and how they apply to everyone</li>
<li>How reframing setbacks as “gifts” can unlock growth and success</li>
<li>Why elite athletes and CEOs alike struggle with the same mental blocks, and how to rewire them</li>
<li>The simple word change that helped Dan drop from 21% to 8% body fat without changing his diet</li>
<li>How hydration, sleep, and breathing directly impact focus and performance</li>
<li>The neuroscience behind belief, recovery, and human potential</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Dan Metcalfe</strong><br>
Dan Metcalfe is a performance and mindset coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Born Superhuman. His remarkable journey spans football, theatre, and elite sports coaching. After suffering paralysis and vision loss in a stage accident, Dan defied medical expectations and rebuilt his body and mind through sheer determination and psychological mastery.<br>
He went on to become Nike Youth Coach of the Year (USA), leading players into professional football and working across the US Olympic Development Program. Today, he helps elite athletes, business leaders, and teams unlock their full potential through his Born Superhuman framework, blending neuroscience, mindset, and performance principles to inspire extraordinary results.</p>

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​ Optimise Your Athletes&#39; Recovery<br>
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br>
​ Reduce Your Athletes&#39; Injury Ratese<br>
​ Save 100&#39;s Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
​ Improve Your Athletes&#39; Performance<br>
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by Dan Metcalfe, former youth footballer, West End performer, Olympic development coach, and now international keynote speaker and founder of Born Superhuman.<br>
Dan’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. From a career-ending accident that left him paralysed and blind in one eye, to rebuilding his life, defying medical diagnoses, and going on to coach Olympic-level athletes.  His journey is a masterclass in resilience, mindset, and human potential.<br>
In this inspiring conversation, Dan shares the philosophy that underpins his Born Superhuman method, revealing how mindset, breathwork, hydration, and self-belief can transform performance in sport and life.</p>

<p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>How Dan overcame paralysis and rebuilt his life</li>
<li>Why mental training is just as critical as physical training for peak performance</li>
<li>The seven pillars of Dan’s Born Superhuman philosophy and how they apply to everyone</li>
<li>How reframing setbacks as “gifts” can unlock growth and success</li>
<li>Why elite athletes and CEOs alike struggle with the same mental blocks, and how to rewire them</li>
<li>The simple word change that helped Dan drop from 21% to 8% body fat without changing his diet</li>
<li>How hydration, sleep, and breathing directly impact focus and performance</li>
<li>The neuroscience behind belief, recovery, and human potential</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Dan Metcalfe</strong><br>
Dan Metcalfe is a performance and mindset coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Born Superhuman. His remarkable journey spans football, theatre, and elite sports coaching. After suffering paralysis and vision loss in a stage accident, Dan defied medical expectations and rebuilt his body and mind through sheer determination and psychological mastery.<br>
He went on to become Nike Youth Coach of the Year (USA), leading players into professional football and working across the US Olympic Development Program. Today, he helps elite athletes, business leaders, and teams unlock their full potential through his Born Superhuman framework, blending neuroscience, mindset, and performance principles to inspire extraordinary results.</p>

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​ Optimise Your Athletes&#39; Recovery<br>
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br>
​ Reduce Your Athletes&#39; Injury Ratese<br>
​ Save 100&#39;s Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
​ Improve Your Athletes&#39; Performance<br>
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>]]>
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  <title>207: Developing Elite-Level Motivation</title>
  <link>http://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/207</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  <author>Science for Sport</author>
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  <itunes:episode>207</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Developing Elite-Level Motivation</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:author>Science for Sport</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Come with us as we delve into the mysterious and exciting world of sports science…

This entertaining podcast explores:

• The science behind the world’s best athletes.
• Current issues and events in the world of sport.
• How to master the art and science of coaching.

Every Monday, Matt Solomon chats with various experts to uncover the science and secrets behind what makes the best athletes in the world so damn good at what they do. They’ll also dive into global issues and events effecting the world of sport, such as COVID-19 and gene doping.

Though anyone is welcome to join us on this journey, this podcast is primarily for:

• S&amp;C coaches/sports scientists
• Physiotherapists
• Nutritionists/Dieticians
• Physical education teachers
• Sports enthusiasts
• Knowledge-seeking athletes

If you’re any of the above, we challenge you to listen to an episode and not fall in love with this laugh-out-loud, brain-swelling podcast.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>41:55</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In episode 207 Simon Hartley, Sport Psychology Consultant, joins us.
Specifically Simon will be looking at:
Where motivation comes from
How to get and stay motivated
How to athletes use motivation for performance
About Simon :
"Simon Hartley is a globally respected sport psychology consultant and performance coach. For over 25 years, Simon has worked with gold medallists, world record holders, world champions, top five world-ranked professional athletes, Olympians, and championship winning teams.
Since 2011, Simon has published eleven books, including Stronger Together; How Great Teams Work and Motivation is P.E.A.R. Shaped
During the last 20 years, Simon has also applied the principles of sport psychology to business, education, healthcare, and the charity sector. This has included projects with some of the world’s leading corporations and foremost executives. He is also an award winning international professional speaker, delivering keynotes throughout the world.
For more information on Simon, please visit www.be-world-class.com"
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beworldclass-simon/
X - https://twitter.com/worldclasssimon
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SimonHartley/videos
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simonbeworld_class/
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 207 Simon Hartley, Sport Psychology Consultant, joins us.</p>

<p>Specifically Simon will be looking at:</p>

<ul>
<li>Where motivation comes from</li>
<li>How to get and stay motivated</li>
<li>How to athletes use motivation for performance</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Simon :</strong></p>

<p>&quot;Simon Hartley is a globally respected sport psychology consultant and performance coach. For over 25 years, Simon has worked with gold medallists, world record holders, world champions, top five world-ranked professional athletes, Olympians, and championship winning teams.</p>

<p>Since 2011, Simon has published eleven books, including Stronger Together; How Great Teams Work and Motivation is P.E.A.R. Shaped</p>

<p>During the last 20 years, Simon has also applied the principles of sport psychology to business, education, healthcare, and the charity sector. This has included projects with some of the world’s leading corporations and foremost executives. He is also an award winning international professional speaker, delivering keynotes throughout the world.</p>

<p>For more information on Simon, please visit <a href="http://www.be-world-class.com" rel="nofollow">www.be-world-class.com</a>&quot;</p>

<p>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/beworldclass-simon/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/beworldclass-simon/</a><br>
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Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/simon_be_world_class/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/simon_be_world_class/</a></p>

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​ Improve Your Athletes&#39; Performance<br>
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>

<h3>🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform</h3>

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</ul>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 207 Simon Hartley, Sport Psychology Consultant, joins us.</p>

<p>Specifically Simon will be looking at:</p>

<ul>
<li>Where motivation comes from</li>
<li>How to get and stay motivated</li>
<li>How to athletes use motivation for performance</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Simon :</strong></p>

<p>&quot;Simon Hartley is a globally respected sport psychology consultant and performance coach. For over 25 years, Simon has worked with gold medallists, world record holders, world champions, top five world-ranked professional athletes, Olympians, and championship winning teams.</p>

<p>Since 2011, Simon has published eleven books, including Stronger Together; How Great Teams Work and Motivation is P.E.A.R. Shaped</p>

<p>During the last 20 years, Simon has also applied the principles of sport psychology to business, education, healthcare, and the charity sector. This has included projects with some of the world’s leading corporations and foremost executives. He is also an award winning international professional speaker, delivering keynotes throughout the world.</p>

<p>For more information on Simon, please visit <a href="http://www.be-world-class.com" rel="nofollow">www.be-world-class.com</a>&quot;</p>

<p>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/beworldclass-simon/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/beworldclass-simon/</a><br>
X - <a href="https://twitter.com/worldclasssimon" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/worldclasssimon</a><br>
YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SimonHartley/videos" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@SimonHartley/videos</a><br>
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<p>​ Learn Quicker &amp; More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family<br>
​ Optimise Your Athletes&#39; Recovery<br>
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br>
​ Reduce Your Athletes&#39; Injury Ratese<br>
​ Save 100&#39;s Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
​ Improve Your Athletes&#39; Performance<br>
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br>
​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</p>

<h3>🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform</h3>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast/id1506431005" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zY2llbmNlZm9yc3BvcnQvcnNz?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwj43vyLxbrrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA" rel="nofollow">Google Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5DZlm3bNyPQd1QknUxCWTz?si=yHWOt3LORfeGgp7i31ey8g" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast" rel="nofollow">Stitcher</a></li>
</ul>]]>
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