Kian Guard

MSc Sports Psychology. MA Counselling Psychology (ongoing)

[Kian Guard @kian_guard]

I’m excited to announce that I have joined @mpowerminds as a Junior Sports Psychologist & Outreach Associate. I am eager to contribute to this esteemed brand and look forward to the journey ahead.

#SportsPsychology #MentalHealthInSports #Mpower #PsychologyInSports

[@MpowerMinds @mpowerminds]

Check out Mpower's new sports psychology division, AMP (Athletes. Mind. Performance)! 🏅 We're here to revolutionize mental health support in sports, emphasizing our dedication to holistic athlete well-being.

#Mpower #AMP #SportsPsychology #MentalHealth #WellBeing #AMPYourGame

[Kian Guard @kian_guard]

From scoring goals on the field to helping others reach their peak performance off it, I’m grateful for the journey that led me here 🙌🏻

On National Sports Day, let’s celebrate the drive, dedication, and passion that make every athlete’s story unique. 💪⚽️

#NationalSportsDay

[Kian Guard @kian_guard]

@NeerjaBirla @Abhinav_Bindra @abfoundationind @mpowerminds

[Kian Guard @kian_guard]

Super proud to share a significant milestone for us at Mpower🙋🏻‍♂️

Join us for the revolutionary launch of Mpower's Sports Psychology vertical, AMP, on August 30th at 12PM.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://t.co/Mu9eoGs39d

Meeting ID: 336 016 5640
Passcode: Mpower

See you there! 🚀

[@MpowerMinds @mpowerminds]

📢 Exciting Announcement!

Join our founder, Mrs @NeerjaBirla, for an exclusive live talk with India’s Olympic medalist, @Abhinav_Bindra on the Importance of Building Mental Health Endurance for High-Performance Sports.

👉 Join the Zoom session: https://t.co/2O3GQLXg5G

[Kian Guard @kian_guard]

Promoting mental health is key to unlocking peak performance - a principle I advocate in my work.

Let’s keep driving the conversation on the importance of mental resilience in sports

https://t.co/kWOBEBKTbc

[Kian Guard @kian_guard]

Excited to partner up with @DiyaValeja as we build the Sports Psychology vertical under the leadership of @sportpsysanika

[Diya Valeja @DiyaValeja]

I’m eager to contribute to a meaningful cause and collaborate with a dedicated team focused on making a positive impact 🤾‍♀️ @kian_guard

[Kian Guard @kian_guard]

I’m excited to announce that I have joined @mpowerminds as a Junior Sports Psychologist & Outreach Associate. I am eager to contribute to this esteemed brand and look forward to the journey ahead.

#SportsPsychology #MentalHealthInSports #Mpower #PsychologyInSports

[Kian Guard @kian_guard]

Excited to share this insightful article by @sportpsysanika, representing AMP, A Sports Psychology vertical at @mpowerminds on the vital role of mental health in sports performance, especially as we gear up for the Paralympic Games.

#SportsPsychology #MentalHealth #Paralympics

[Dr Sanika Divekar @sportpsysanika]

Thrilled to see my article published in @timesofindia! 🗞️

As the #Olympics concludes and we’re all set for the #ParalympicGames, let’s not forget the crucial role of #mentaltoughness and #selfcare selfcare in success.

https://t.co/GAN9Ewgsiv

[Kian Guard @kian_guard]

Kudos to Richy for speaking up about seeking psychological help💪🏼

The difference can clearly be seen on the pitch.

[Sky Sports Premier League @SkySportsPL]

"I ask the players to open up to this possibility"

Richarlison on how a psychologist is helping him with his mental health 💪

[Daniel Abrahams @DanAbrahams77]

Sport psychology isn't a discipline reserved for problems. It's designed to help participants flourish...and to help players thrive.

Sport psychology is for those who are excited about working towards being the very best they can be...whatever that looks like to them

[FPL Raptor (Ross) @FPL__Raptor]

Just had my first paper published as lead author during my PhD, which is a very nice feeling.

My PhD is in Sport Psychology, exploring the role of virtual reality training in elite sport, mainly in the Premier League.

Just thought I’d share the achievement with you all 💪🏼❤️

[Kian Guard @kian_guard]

Hi all,

As a part of my MSc Dissertation, I am recruiting participants for my research study which is granted by Loughborough University.

Please share with anyone who might be interested.

#research #dissertation #mentalhealth #parentalbehaviour #youthsports #sportpsychology

[Kian Guard @kian_guard]

I’m happy to share that I’ve obtained a new certification:
Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from The British Psychological Society!

[John Nassoori @johnnassoori]

Why didn't Conte leaving make a difference? Why do players still seem unmotivated? Where does Levy go from here?

Tottenham have a culture problem - and it's going to take time to fix

https://t.co/OAAR7Wu0FP

#THFC #COYS

[Daniel Abrahams @DanAbrahams77]

50 years of developmental psychology research suggests that an authoritative parenting style is associated with many positive outcomes.

It predicts higher levels of achievement at school, moral development and overall competence.

It’s an approach coaches can take in their coaching practice…

So what is an authoritative style?

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It's a balance and blend of warm affection with the articulation of clear rules for competent behaviour.

Does this sound like anything you recognise sports coaches?

And what are some (arguably) maladaptive parental styles?

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Authoritarian...where parenting is strict but not warm.

Indulgent...where parenting is warm but not strict.

And neglectful...where parenting is neither warm nor strict.

Does this sound like anything you recognise sports coaches?

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Of course this research is very Westernised...authoritative parenting resonates with Western values of autonomy and individual achievement.

But these findings run in parallel with what is probably, in very simple terms, the very best way to coach sport.

-to give behavioural guidelines
-rules and boundaries
-to give young players a great environment to build knowledge of your sport
-to give young players the chance to be involved in the process of improvement in some manner
-to give young players a warm, safe, and healthy environment in which to experience your sport

Maybe…perhaps…aim to be an authoritative coach…

[Daniel Abrahams @DanAbrahams77]

So, to help a striker build confidence:

1. Tap into memory of best games
2. Create action-based words
3. Create activities that build from low functional difficulty to high and moderate specificity to high
4. Guide and encourage through your voice (using the action-based words)

[Steve Ingham, PhD @ingham_steve]

Yesterday I presented a webinar for @basesuk on developing employability in sports science.

Here are the 5 main messages if you missed it.

[Kian Guard @kian_guard]

@DrKateHays @andyhill1 Hi Kate, could you send me your email address on PC?

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

Confidence is the antidote to fear. The more confidence you gain, the less afraid you'll become.

[Psychology Today @PsychToday]

When therapists help potentially suicidal clients create a "safety plan" for steps to take in a crisis, research shows, the clients become far less likely to make an attempt. Here's why. https://t.co/8YwWTYT17P