InnerDrive Sports Blog


Do smartphones help or hinder athlete’s self-regulation and performance?

In today’s digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, including in sports. While these devices offer numerous

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How Confirmation Bias impacts athletes (and how to overcome its influence)

Have you ever wondered why we think the way we do? Whether there are special factors that guide our thoughts or our behaviour? Well, cognitive biases

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Game-changing choices: improving decision making in sports

The ability to make good decisions while performing is a crucial factor in elite sport. We always get asked about how to make better decisions, both

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3 strategies for overcoming barriers to learning in athletes

Just because you provide your athletes with the information does not mean they will actually take it in. There are many different obstacles and

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How do athletes’ emotions impact their cognitive load?

Cognitive Load Theory plays a massive role in an athlete’s learning and performance. Having a better understanding of this theory will not only

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A coach's guide to presenting new material in smaller steps

The way a coach presents information to their athletes is crucial if they want to aid learning and enhance performance. Coaches should aim to present

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Do pre-game rituals actually help you perform better?

“The anticipation and ritual before the game are almost as crucial as the game itself” – Alyssa Milano

Many athletes use pre-game rituals or routines

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Momentum in sports: does success breed success?

We all talk about momentum in sport, both positively and negatively. But what really is momentum? Where does it come from? And how can you harness it?

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How do you know if you're (de)selecting the right football players?

Deselection is all too common in elite and amateur sport – and that’s no different in football. As performance and sport psychologists, it’s

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What is “it depends” coaching (and should you use with your athletes)?

Coaching is complex. Although many wish it was as simple as giving athletes instructions and feedback, there is a lot more to it. It would be great

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