Are Spurs in need of a psychologist

[double0]

Having heard Sir Dave Brainsford standing down as director of cycling would could Tottenham benefit from cross sport input.

Although he wasn't a psychologist more a performance coach who out there can anyone suggest

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

Why on earth would Spurs need an expert in studying seaweed?

 

[double0]

Why on earth would Spurs need an expert in studying seaweed?

Oops psychologist.

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

I've edited the thread title for you. And moved it to Spurs chat

And to answer the question, dunno about the players but a few SC'ers might benefit from a spell on the psychiatrist's couch

 

[teok]

All top sports teams/people need one it's just as important as anything else.

 

[daveduvet]

Talk about an apt name for his role: Brainsford...

 

[Grey Fox]

Some of our players need a brain surgeon, not sure a psychologist can work without at least basic material.

 

[Gedson100]

Lennon on the psychiatrists chair doing a spot of visualisation:

'Relax. You see in front of you a byline.'
'Uh-huh.'
'You're faster than the full back'
'I am!'
'Head towards it, you're 6ft tall!'
'I'm a giant & I'm there, doc!'
'Now find Adebayor! Find Soldado! Eriksen has made a late run!'
'I hit the first man, doc.'
'Ok, try again...'
'Right.'
'Towards the byline, find your man!'
'I've clipped it to the keeper, doc.'
*Doc shakes head*
'Ok, that's enough for today Aaron.
Send Andros in.'

'Hi Andros. What do you see when you look up?'
'I can't look up, doc.'
'But what if you could?'
'Row Z, doc.'

 

[Metalhead]

Having heard Sir Dave Brainsford standing down as director of cycling would could Tottenham benefit from cross sport input.

Although he wasn't a psychologist more a performance coach who out there can anyone suggest

Anything's worth a try. Liverpool used one this season I believe.

 

[Lukasz]

I would be quite surprised if we already didn't have one. I thought that it's a standard in modern sport.

 

[Timbo Tottenham]

I would be quite surprised if we already didn't have one. I thought that it's a standard in modern sport.

This.

I would assume that along with the team doctor there would be a team psychologist who would work with individuals rather than the team as a whole.

 

[deckchair]

Having heard Sir Dave Brainsford standing down as director of cycling would could Tottenham benefit from cross sport input.

Although he wasn't a psychologist more a performance coach who out there can anyone suggest

Its "BRAILSFORD"

 

[deckchair]

and i think in general his philosophy is based around 'marginal gains' which in theory breaks down every component needed to be successful and tries to make each one a little better; and i do mean EVERY component, not just the basic physical stuff and training. For example if it is generally agreed that athletes perform better after a good nights sleep then rather than risk a poor nights sleep with dodgy hotel sheets and pillows the athletes would have their own bedding from home. the marginal gain here being a slightly better nights sleep than the chap in the room next door.
if there is a new energy/recovery drink that is 1% better than the previous brand then use the better one. if there is a massage cream with enhanced powers - used the best.
all the little marginal gains add up to a small percentage increas in performance. simples.

in footbal terms i thin kwe just need something that allows our wingers to cross without hitting the first man more frequently. maybe they need better shoe laces??

i would totally say that we could benefit from his input (much more than southampton benefitted from having Clive Woodward) ;-)

 

[SargeantMeatCurtains]

Lennon on the psychiatrists chair doing a spot of visualisation:

'Relax. You see in front of you a byline.'
'Uh-huh.'
'You're faster than the full back'
'I am!'
'Head towards it, you're 6ft tall!'
'I'm a giant & I'm there, doc!'
'Now find Adebayor! Find Soldado! Eriksen has made a late run!'
'I hit the first man, doc.'
'Ok, try again...'
'Right.'
'Towards the byline, find your man!'
'I've clipped it to the keeper, doc.'
*Doc shakes head*
'Ok, that's enough for today Aaron.
Send Andros in.'

'Hi Andros. What do you see when you look up?'
'I can't look up, doc.'
'But what if you could?'
'Row Z, doc.'

'Good morning, Harry. Were you aware that you are the best striker at this club?'

'Hodor'

 

[Deleted member 26368]

Its "BRAILSFORD"

Glad you pointed that out, was gonna have to chuck it into the spelling thread to sit alongside Erikksssson, Lamalla, Chimbumba et al.

 

[absolute bobbins]

and i think in general his philosophy is based around 'marginal gains' which in theory breaks down every component needed to be successful and tries to make each one a little better; and i do mean EVERY component, not just the basic physical stuff and training. For example if it is generally agreed that athletes perform better after a good nights sleep then rather than risk a poor nights sleep with dodgy hotel sheets and pillows the athletes would have their own bedding from home. the marginal gain here being a slightly better nights sleep than the chap in the room next door.
if there is a new energy/recovery drink that is 1% better than the previous brand then use the better one. if there is a massage cream with enhanced powers - used the best.
all the little marginal gains add up to a small percentage increas in performance. simples.

in footbal terms i thin kwe just need something that allows our wingers to cross without hitting the first man more frequently. maybe they need better shoe laces??

i would totally say that we could benefit from his input (much more than southampton benefitted from having Clive Woodward) ;-)

I think the manager who marginalised Sir Clive could take a lot of the blame for that as he seems to be doing a very good job at the BOA.

A lot of football coaches are too think to appreciate that theories from other sports can be applied to football and football isn't special or unique

 

[deckchair]

A lot of football coaches are too think to appreciate that theories from other sports can be applied to football and football isn't special or unique

Agreed with this. I think a lot of our sports could learn from each other, and football especially, has been poor at this.

 

[nightgoat]

and i think in general his philosophy is based around 'marginal gains' which in theory breaks down every component needed to be successful and tries to make each one a little better; and i do mean EVERY component, not just the basic physical stuff and training. For example if it is generally agreed that athletes perform better after a good nights sleep then rather than risk a poor nights sleep with dodgy hotel sheets and pillows the athletes would have their own bedding from home. the marginal gain here being a slightly better nights sleep than the chap in the room next door.
if there is a new energy/recovery drink that is 1% better than the previous brand then use the better one. if there is a massage cream with enhanced powers - used the best.
all the little marginal gains add up to a small percentage increas in performance. simples.

And having rounder wheels than the French.

 

[DOX]

Yes.

 

[dagraham]

Never mind the players. As a Spurs fan for nearly 30 years, I need a shrink. They should give out free heart pills and counselling sessions with every season ticket.