Time: 14:50 – 15:05
Session: PhD & Trainee Talk

Adaptive Posture in Individual Athlete Support: Aligning Methodology to the Athlete’s Profile

Speaker Profile

Antonin Suilen is a sport psychologist specialising in individual athlete support and performance psychology. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Lausanne and a postgraduate qualification in Sport Psychology from the Real Madrid Graduate School.

His work focuses on delivering tailored psychological support across different performance levels, with an emphasis on adaptability, context, and long-term athlete development.

Overview

This session explores how effective one-to-one psychological support is shaped not only by techniques but by the practitioner’s ability to adapt their approach to the athlete’s profile and context.

Focusing on professional posture, decision making, and flexibility, the talk outlines a practical methodology based on continuous assessment and co-construction of the support process. It highlights how practitioners can adjust their role to meet the evolving needs of athletes, supporting both performance and long-term development.