Rugby World Cup – team identity, pressure & bouncing back
Join hosts David and Jay for an intriguing exploration of the psychological factors at play in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. In this episode, we delve into how team identity influences performance, why players feel the pressure during those intense closing minutes and strategies to rebound from what seems like a devastating loss. Whether you're […]
Ryder Cup review with guest PGA golfer Darren Timms
Get ready for an enthralling episode! We are thrilled to welcome PGA golfer, Darren Timms, as he spills the beans on the epic Ryder Cup triumph in Rome. Our previous predictions? Way off the mark! But fear not, because today, Darren takes us on a journey deep inside the Ryder Cup trenches, unveiling the untold […]
Rugby World Cup – psychology at play Wales v Australia
In this episode, Jay & David discuss the psychology of leadership shown by coaches and players in Wales' 40-6 victory over Australia. We also take a deep look at performance under pressure, by considering the contrasting fortunes of Gareth Anscombe and Ben Donaldson. — Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/super-teams/message
The Ryder Cup: on the Green, the Power of Unity
Today, David and Jeremy dive deep into the Ryder Cup, unraveling the power of team dynamics and the crucial impact of team identity. It's not just about individual talent—it's about how a team unites. Can the USA clinch their first victory in Europe in 3 decades, or will the European team's unity and home crowd […]
The weather wins, defying a dominant England performance
The fourth Ashes Test ended in a draw thanks to the rain, the first time England has drawn a match in the McCullen and Stokes era. This pod goes more heavily into the psychology in play drawing on ideas from positive psychology, strengths focus and solution-focused therapy to help you understand how England is relentlessly […]
BazBall bites back – England holds its nerve for a win and the experiment continues
The England cricket team is the most interesting psychological experiment in sport, since the All Black's cultural reboot in 2005. Get ready for the latest episode on the "Super Teams" podcast! We're diving into the England cricket team's win in the third Ashes test against Australia. Trailing 2 to 1 with just two matches left, […]
Rise from the Ashes: the psychology of holding your nerve and cultural redemption
In this episode, we delve deep into the mindset and psychology that is driving England’s pursuit of redemption in the Ashes series to overcome the daunting challenge of a 2-0 deficit against Australia. David Warner and Jeremy Holt discuss the psychological processes that shape England’s approach to the game and their unwavering belief in their […]
Defying Tradition: The McCullen-Stokes Revolution in Test Cricket
Join performance psychologists Jeremy Holt and David Warner as we explore the audacious transformation of cricket brought forth by England's coach and cpatain: Brendan McCullen and Ben Stokes. In our podcast, "Defying Tradition: The McCullen-Stokes Revolution in Test Cricket," we delve into their relentless pursuit to revolutionize the game from its defensive and slow nature […]