#053 Sport Psychology Series - Acceptance and Commitment Theory with Mark Eastup

This week on the Women’s Football Hub Podcast, Dr Ian Cookson is joined by sport and exercise psychologist in training Mark Eastup for a brilliant deep dive into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — a modern, values-driven approach that’s making waves in performance sport.

Mark shares his journey from clinical mental health settings to working in women’s football, and breaks down:

• What ACT is and why it's different from CBT and REBT

• How he uses ACT to support coaches and players in football

• Real examples of helping coaches align values with on-pitch behaviour

🎙️ If you're a coach, parent, or player looking to understand how sport psychology supports whole-person development, this is the episode for you.

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