Extra Time: Lockdown Life (Part 1) - Interview with Sports Psychologist Betsy Tuffrey - Brighton and Hove Albion FC

In this episode (part 1) we welcome back Betsy Tuffrey who is a Sports Psychologist at Brighton & Hove Albion FC. Betsy talks about life at the club during lockdown and answers questions about home life for parents including lots of helpful advice. The list of question and timings are below.

Part 1

1. (Start) Can you tell us a bit about your background and what Sports Psychology is?

 

2. (4:55) How are your club coping with things since lockdown?

 

3. (8:29) What have been your biggest challenges?

 

4. (9:55) Have there been any difficult situations?

 

5. (11:54) Have you had many positives come out of the situation?

 

6. (13:25) How have you managed to keep positive and what is your advice to others?

 

7. (20:50) My lad has shown a lack of interest in football and sports activities. Should I be worried?

 

8. (26:24) My lad suddenly broke down in tears the other day and said he was depressed. He’s only 10. Is there any advice you can give parents to help with children that might be struggling?

 

9. (30:06) I’ve noticed the engagement and enthusiasm has significantly dropped for online challenges since the start. It makes me worry that there’s a lot of inactive children out there now. Do you have any advice for helping motivate the children and to motivate the motivators?

 

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