Keynote Speakers
This year’s keynote speakers bring together leading expertise in applied sport psychology, coaching practice, and innovation in performance support. Their sessions combine research, extensive applied experience, and contemporary developments in athlete development and mental performance, offering valuable insights for coaches and practitioners working in high-performance environments.
Further details, including the full event schedule, can be found on the Itinerary page.
Dr Michelle Pain & Reid Johnson
Time: 09:10 – 10:00
From Experience to Innovation: Coaching Practice and Pokket in Sport Psychology
Bringing together decades of applied sport psychology experience and emerging technological innovation, this keynote explores how traditional practice and digital solutions can work together to enhance athlete support and performance.
Professor Adam Nicholls
Time: 11:20 – 12:00
Coping Effectiveness Training for Athletes
This session introduces Coping Effectiveness Training (CET), offering practical strategies for helping athletes manage stress and perform under pressure, grounded in research and applied work within elite football environments.
Dr Philippa McGregor & Dr Sam Porter
Time: 15:10 – 15:55
From Insight to Impact: Using Psychology to Build High-Performance Connections
Focusing on the power of relationships in performance environments, this keynote explores how psychological insight can strengthen collaboration, communication, and consistency within high-performing teams.
