The Psychological Insights into Coaching Practice is an annual online conference offering free access to contemporary sport psychology research and applied performance practice.

Designed to bridge the gap between research and real-world coaching, the conference brings together leading voices from sport psychology, coaching science, and elite performance environments to explore how psychological principles are used to shape behaviour, improve performance, and support wellbeing in practice.

Conference Details

Venue: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Date: Thursday 28th May 2026
Time: 09:00 – 16:00

About the Conference

This event is built around one core aim: translating psychological insight into meaningful coaching practice.

Across the day, the programme integrates perspectives from researchers, applied practitioners, coaches, athletes, and students, creating a multi-layered understanding of how psychology operates in performance environments. Rather than separating theory from practice, each session is designed to show how both interact in real time within sport.

Key themes include:

• Psychological performance under pressure
• Coaching behaviour and decision making
• Athlete wellbeing and coping
• Communication, leadership, and relationships in sport
• Applied tools for real-world coaching impact

Who is it for?

While primarily aimed at coaches working in performance environments, this conference is also highly relevant for:

• Sport and exercise psychology students
• Researchers and academics
• Sport scientists and practitioners
• Performance staff across elite and developmental sport
• Anyone interested in how psychology shapes coaching and performance

What to Expect

Throughout the day, speakers will share cutting-edge research and applied experience from across elite sport. Sessions are designed to be practical, evidence-informed, and directly transferable to coaching and performance contexts.

Attendees will leave with clearer insight into how psychological principles can be embedded into everyday coaching practice to support both performance and wellbeing.