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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📲 Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-jinadu-581908229/ https://www.instagram.com/daniel.jinadu/ and watch the beyond football podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Daniel.Jinadu

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The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast
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What you'll get by subscribing to this podcast is access to free tips and tricks to get yourself feeling more confident about building the right skills and experiences to help you in your career as an a Aspiring Psychologist.

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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.