University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast

The need to perform under pressure in sport is undeniable. At the University of Staffordshire, we use our expertise in high performance to delve into the psyche of individuals connected to sport to understand how they are able to perform well when the stakes are high. We interview athletes from a variety of sports, sport psychologists, coaches, and other professions to provide a variety of perspectives on coping under pressure, strategies that are effective immediately prior to performance and how they react adaptively to mistakes.

University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Dr Paul Mansell, with 122 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr Paul Mansell hosts University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast, a sports show with 122 episodes published.

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  EP118: Mike Hine (Head of Medical Performance at Port Vale FC)

  Aug 13, 20261h 1m

  Mike Hine is the Head of Medical Performance at Port Vale FC. He has spent his career working in football and previously worked at Stevenage and Lincoln City. In this episode, we learn about how individuals working in the medical side of a football club contribute to the psychology of players' rehabilitation and performance. We explore the psychological challenges that medical staff face when working in professional football, and how Mike, as Head of Medical Performance, leads and supports his colleagues. Mike also debunks some of the myths surrounding life working in football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  EP117: Dr Tim Pitt (Director at Mindflick)

  Jun 25, 20261h 32m

  Dr Tim Pitt is a Performance Psychologist and a Director at Mindflick. He has experience of working with the English Institute of Sport, Manchester City, and with athletes in hockey and para table tennis. Tim completed his PhD at Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2017, and in this episode, he reflects on what he has learned about performing under pressure. Joined by guest co-host Dr Andrew Wood, we ask Tim to explain the work that he does at Mindflick and how this can help individuals. Tim thinks back to his work at the Olympics and describes how single-sessions can be useful for athletes. We explore how big changes can emanate from quick interventions and the psychology around 'nudges'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  EP114: Sarah Knapp (Sport Psychologist)

  Jun 4, 20261h 10mS0

  <p>Sarah Knapp is a HCPC registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist. Sarah completed her MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Staffordshire in 2021 and has since worked with several teams and individuals including Northampton Town FC Women’s team. Sarah also conducts freelance work through her business “Mindset for Performance”. </p> <p>In this episode, Dr Paul Mansell and Dr Tsvetelina Nenkova ask Sarah to explain some of the key features of her practice. Sarah outlines how she got into the profession, what an average day can look like, and some of the strategies she finds to be eff...

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  EP113: Erica Meg Parkinson (Valadares Gaia and England Midfielder)

  May 28, 202657 minS0

  <p>Erica Meg Parkinson is a midfielder for Portuguese top division club Valadares Gaia. The 18 year old has won over 40 caps for England at youth level and was selected for her first senior squad by Serena Wiegman in April 2026. </p> <p>In this episode, Erica reflects on the strategies that help her to perform well on the pitch, such as having consistent routines, journalling, and quickly moving on from mistakes. We discuss the nature of tournament football and Erica analyses how togetherness can be built quickly. Given her recent rise to the Lionesses senior squad, Erica also tells us how...

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  EP112: David Robson (Scientific Writer and Author)

  May 21, 20261h 2mS0

  <p>David Robson is a science writer and author known for his expertise in psychological and neuroscience research. He has written for publications such as New Scientist, The Guardian, and the BBC, often focusing on how human thinking, behaviour, and belief systems shape our lives. David has written books including The Intelligence Trap, The Expectation Effect, and The Laws of Connection which explore topics like cognitive bias, why connections matter, and the powerful role of mindset in health and performance. </p> <p>In this episode, David explains to Dr Paul Mansell about the role of the brain as a "prediction...

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