Coaches in aesthetic sports like gymnastics, diving, and figure skating know the value of preparing athletes for the unique pressures of judged competition. Many already use simulation training to help athletes rehearse routines, manage nerves, and build composure. This blog post is not about starting from scratch. It’s about levelling up what you’re already doing, making simulation training even more effective, and leaving no stone unturned in your pursuit of helping athlete

Mental health is increasingly recognised as a core component of performance, wellbeing, and safeguarding in sport and dance. While awareness has grown, the challenge remains in translating research into practice. MST4Life™ (Mental Skills Training for Life) is one programme that demonstrates how mental health research projects in sport psychology can be applied to support young people in meaningful, community-based ways.

Mental skills aren’t just for elite performers, they’re for everyone navigating pressure, recovery, learning, or leadership. At The SPRINT Project, we’ve curated a rich collection of blogs, toolkits, and academic resources to help you explore mental skills like goal-setting, imagery, emotional regulation, and resilience. This interactive hub offers practical tools and reflective insights to support wellbeing and inclusive practice.

This blog introduces you to 7 simple, body-based strategies that dancers can use to manage nerves and enhance performance readiness.

I'm excited to share that I will be presenting at the GAMeS International Conference for Mental Health and Sport conference this...

In the highly demanding world of dance, where excellence can often be pursued with relentless intensity, self-criticism can easily become a dancer’s default response to setbacks and struggles. In this blog post, we explore how self-compassion can support dancers’ well-being and performance, and introduce a visual infographic designed to help dancers bring these ideas into practice.