Episode 129

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27th May 2024

The psychology of professional football with Daniel jinadu

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 129: The psychology of professional football with Daniel Jinadu

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In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent chats with Daniel Jinadu, a professional footballer with a first-class psychology degree. They discuss the similarities between a career in football and one in professional psychology, as well as the challenges and coping mechanisms involved in both fields. Daniel shares his experiences with injuries, the importance of having a strong "why" and discipline, and his aspirations to become a qualified sports psychologist. Listeners are encouraged to sign a petition for psychologists to have a protected title and to join the Aspiring Psychologist Community on Facebook. We hope you find it so useful.

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The Highlights:

  • 00:00 – Introduction - Breaking barriers with Daniel Jinadu, footballer with a psychology degree.
  • 00:33 - Dr. Marianne Trent introduces herself and today's guest.
  • 03:07 - Player Welfare Importance
  • 03:53 - Career Parallels - Comparing the competitive nature of football and psychology.
  • 05:16 - Team Dynamics - Unique dynamics of goalkeepers in a team.
  • 07:24 - Handling Rejection - How Daniel navigated being without a team and staying focused.
  • 09:04 - Resilience in Careers - The importance of resilience in both football and psychology.
  • 10:33 – Maintaining friendships within and outside football.
  • 12:46 - TV Shows and Football Discussion on football-themed TV shows like "Ted Lasso."
  • 14:54 - Current Team Experience - Insights into Daniel's current team and their recent win.
  • 15:27 - Managing Fan Reactions How Daniel deals with supportive and critical fans.
  • 16:39 - Racism in Football
  • 17:08 - Cultural Shifts - Changing attitudes towards inclusivity in younger generations.
  • 19:15 - Psychology and Goalkeeping - Negative attribution bias in goalkeeping.
  • 22:42 - Combining Careers - How psychology influences Daniel’s football career.
  • 25:02 - Performance Pressure - Techniques for managing and overcoming performance anxiety.
  • 26:30 - Advice for Aspiring Psychologists - Tips for those pursuing a career in psychology.
  • 28:05 - Continuous Learning - Importance of lifelong learning and staying updated.
  • 30:12 - Resilience and Coping Mechanisms - Techniques for building resilience in sports and life.
  • 33:45 - Mental Health Awareness - Raising awareness about mental health in sports.
  • 36:08 – Mentorship - Role of mentors in career development.
  • 39:15 - Community Support - Importance of community support in athlete mental health.
  • 41:30: Thanks, summary and close

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Dr Marianne Trent is a qualified clinical psychologist and trauma and grief specialist. She also specialises in supporting aspiring psychologists and in writing compassionately for the media.