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Alice Points
Student of Newcastle University
My interest in sport psychology has grown throughout 9 years of competitive swimming, and over 10 years of team sport. As part of my undergraduate degree at Newcastle University, I have recently completed a placement year working as a Sport Psychology Research Assistant. Working directly with high performance athletes within this role has cemented to me the impact that an athlete’s mindset can have on their performance and wellbeing. I believe Psync is a great tool to make psychological resources more accessible and I’m excited to see its positive impact in action.
Amelia Hooper
Student of Newcastle University
As a dancer for 11 years, I understand the importance of mental attitude when training and competing. Remaining confident, especially as I got older and became a role model to younger dancers was important to me, and I love that Psync is wanting to encompass ideas like this by using tools to assess the psychology of athletes. Throughout my placement year as a Sport Psychology Research Assistant at Newcastle University, I came face-to-face with athletes who use sport psychology daily, and I understand this app could be a game-changer with everyone.
Simon Brierley
Professional Endurance Coach, Project Manager
Having been involved in Sports for pretty much the whole of my life and now for the past 15 years within a professional capacity as a Project/Event Manager, Athlete and Brand Manager, YouTuber, Professional Endurance Coach with over 30yrs experience within the Triathlon (Swim/Bike/Run) and raced as Junior Elite in my earlier years and a Professional Athlete towards the end of my career. I have been invited to be an ambassador and part of the initial consultation also the very early development stages to PSYNC. I believe I can bring great value to the development as Coach and ex professional athlete.
Rubens King
Athlete, Coach & Former Sports Scholar
Currently works as an Enterprise Co-ordinator to support career leaders in schools and colleges to develop career strategies. He connects these schools with volunteers from local companies to engage their students with career activities. From lived experience of neurodiversity and a 1st in Human Resource Management with Psychology Degree from the University of Portsmouth, he also writes giving advice on mental health issues to promote equality, diversity and inclusion. He dual careers as a swimmer competing and medalling in the British masters nationals, keen to support other athletes with expanding their support networks.
Tèmítọ́pẹ́ (Temi) Fágbénlé
Athlete, USK Praha Basketbal
As a professional athlete, I obviously have to take my physical health seriously. Only in recent years have I fully grasped the need to take care of my mental health as much as, if not more than my physical health. Doing so has helped my performance on the court. I support the concept of Psych as it aims to make mental health therapy accessible to the younger generation at any time of the day.
Beltran Eugui
Athlete, The Manchester Metropolitan University
As a professional kiteboarder, I am constantly striving to improve my skills and technique. There is nothing quite like the thrill of catching air or carving through a wave – it’s an indescribable feeling that keeps me coming back for more. While competitions are a big part of what I do, I always aim to have fun in every session and enjoy the sport for what it is. Competing against other talented riders is so exciting, and it’s always a learning experience. I know that technical preparation is only part of the equation, and that bravery and self-confidence are just as important. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the kiteboarding community and to share my love of the sport with others.
Chiyènne Adrien
Student Athlete, University of Birmingham
As a track athlete, I’ve always known that it’s a mental sport just as much as it is a physical one. More specifically over the past few years, I have started to notice how my mentality can affect my training and performance. If I am not good mentally, then I won’t perform to the best of my ability physically. Psync’s initiative is a great way to track your mental health as well as other aspects!
Jake V. Osorio
National Athlete, Sprinter
Psync is a fantastic initiative. Being a Co-founder of my own startup I understand the intricacies involved in such endeavours. It’s great to be a part of a community looking to improve sport from the ground up, that being mentality and athletic productivity. This is a topic close to home, where I am continually breaking barriers towards achieving my professional aspirations. I look forward to supporting Psync where possible!
Patrick Grooms
Athlete, University of Stirling
I am a young aspiring footballer, that has played at a competitive level for most of my life and an International Sports Scholar at the University of Stirling. I have seen first-hand the value of protecting young athletes’ mental health, as well as their physical health. There is a definite gap in support for university students who are athletes, and my goal as a brand ambassador is to bring awareness to this. I believe the concept of Psych can help achieve these aims and improve the overall performance of young athletes across the country.
Yann Calvó López
International Athlete, Real Federación Española De Esgrima
I have been involved with competitive fencing since I was eight years old. Having been part of Spain’s national U-17 fencing team, I have an extensive experience as a competitor: I have been regional champion (in Catalonia) multiple times, 3rd at the U-17 Teams National Championships in 2016 and 2018, top-8 at the U-20 Individual National Championships in 2021, top-50 in a U-23 European Cup, and have represented Spain in multiple World Cups. I was also part of UCL’s first fencing team.
Sports psychology has played a crucial role in my development as an athlete. Everyone could benefit from the tools and techniques that have helped me succeed. Therefore, I am thrilled to be an ambassador for PSYNC and excited to bring insights during the very early stages of its development.
Guy Learmonth
Edinburgh, Professional 800m Athlete
Sport has been a part of my life since I was 4 years old as I grew up playing rugby with my brothers, I thought my career would end up being on the rugby pitch but after some quick success on the athletics track, I decided to turn my full attention to athletics when I was 17 and I’ve never looked back. Fast forward a few years and I’ve been a professional athlete for almost 10 years now. I signed my first contract straight after the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow which was my first senior major championships where I finished 6th in the final. I had just completed my degree at Loughborough University and my career since has had every high and low you could possibly imagine. I’ve always credited my performances to having a strong mindset and the ability to never give up when I’ve been faced with adversity. Therefore, partnering with Psync and ensuring my mental game on and off the track is as strong as it possibly can be will ensure that I am best prepared for whatever comes my way as I seek to reach even greater heights. I’m very excited to see the positive impact Psync has with everyone involved.
Martin Hermansen
Masters student in psychology
As a masters student in psychology I am naturally interested in how the human mind works. One of my core beliefs is that the body and mind should be viewed as one hole, two sides of the same coin. Therefore in my view, taking care of your body is taking care of your mind and sharpening your physical abilities is sharpening your mind.
Because of this I have my entire life been fascinated by many kinds of sport and participated in anything from team sports like handball to individual sports like bodybuilding and those that mix them like dancing.
I have chosen to be a part of the Psync community because I believe we share a passion for exercise and an interest in exploring how behaviours from all kinds of sports and all kinds of athletes can contribute to the betterment of all aspects of life and how we through physical movement can connect with others, learn more about ourselves, and most importantly, have fun.
Viktoria Perdikogianni
Cognitive Neuropsychology student
While I may not be a professional athlete, I am determined to understand what makes athletes great; the mental fortitude that propels them to push beyond limits, the cognitive strategies that fuel their resilience, and the neurological nuances that contribute to peak performance. My academic background fuels my dedication to analyzing the neural mechanisms that govern mindset and performance. Through Psync, I aim to empower individuals with practical insights and neuropsychological hacks, offering a bridge between cognitive science and the pursuit of the athlete’s mindset. Join me on this journey as we explore the fascinating intersection of mind and body, unlocking the potential for peak performance in every individual.
Isaac Kenyon
World-record-breaking endurance athlete
My life has been a testament to resilience, overcoming struggles, and achieving the extraordinary. Though it didn’t always start this way, my battle with anxiety, panic disorder, and suicidal thoughts was reshaped when I discovered the transformative power of outdoor sports.
As a world-record-breaking endurance athlete, my pursuits range from rowing 3000 nautical miles across the vast Atlantic Ocean to conquering a full-distance Ironman with a 15kg weighted vest. Multiple world records for the longest continual indoor row, both solo (83 hours), tandem (48 hours), and with a small team (30 hours), stand as milestones in my relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries.
A fervent believer in the impact of a positive mindset, I attribute my success to unwavering mental strength and resilience. This belief has been further reinforced through my role as a trustee of the mental health charity Mind which I do to support those who are going through difficult times such as I have been through but also keep up to date with best practices in the mental health sector. My profound curiosity about the intricacies of the mind led me to include the Psync app in my latest endurance world record and it helped me immensely during the night shifts when the mind plays tricks on you whilst breaking the record for the longest continual row on an indoor rowing machine (30 hours).
In navigating the challenges of these feats, Psync became an invaluable tool, aiding me in overcoming difficult moments through positive self-talk. Now, as I embark on new adventures and endurance world records, I am thrilled to partner with Psync to fortify my mental game.
Anje Grobler
Masters student in Neuropsychiatric Genetics at the University of Cape Town (South Africa)
“Is it nature or nurture?” This is the question that has captivated me for as long as I can remember. It has fostered a love for psychology and genetics. My biggest dream for my life is to help others; and I can’t think of a better way than psychology. As an active person myself, sport psychology just makes sense!
I believe that your genetics impact your life, but it is your psyche that determines who you are and where you will end up. That is why it’s so important to me to create a space where people can reach out and ultimately reach their full potential.
Psync has already given me so much: a space to raise my voice, a space to listen and learn, and a space to motivate and teach. The positivity of being a part of this community is astounding. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for the app, for my career, and for everyone who chooses Psync!