Time: 14:35 – 14:50
Session: PhD & Trainee Talk

Developing the Inner Coach: What Does It Take?

Speaker Profile

Jodie Dodds is a Sport Psychologist in Training, currently progressing through the CASES Accreditation Route. She holds a BSc in Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science from Newcastle University and an MSc in Sport Psychology from Loughborough University.

She has worked across a range of sports, including hockey, wheelchair basketball, and canoe slalom, and is currently involved in performance psychology support within cricket. Her work focuses on athlete development and applied psychological practice in performance environments.

Overview

This session explores self-awareness as a foundational component of development for both athletes and coaches. Rather than being taught directly, self-awareness is shaped through experience, reflection, and interaction within performance environments.

The talk will outline how coaches can develop their own self-awareness and provide practical strategies for supporting athletes in building their “inner coach”. Attendees will gain insight into how reflective practice and targeted activities can enhance learning, decision making, and personal growth across different levels of sport.