“You can see them shrinking into their shells” - Professor Adam Nicholls on the impact of negative coaching behaviours

Dive deep into the theory behind child-first coaching with a conversation between host Laura-Jane Jones and this week’s guest, Professor Adam Nicholls.

Professor Nicholls is a leading voice in sports psychology, having published over 90 papers and written four books, including Psychology for Coaches: Theory and Practice. In this week’s episode, we discuss the psychology behind sports coaching, why child-first coaching is important for children’s physical and mental health, as well as Professor Nicholls’ first-hand experience of the impact of negative coaching behaviours.

If you’re looking to uncover the psychology behind child-first coaching, this episode is for you.

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