Sport psychology for teams

Athletes and coaches are well aware of the importance of a team's "chemistry" to its success. Often, the difference between a good team and a great team is not the qualities of the individual members, but how well they work together to achieve the team's goals.

Sport psychologists are experienced in assisting the development and enhancement of cooperation between members, and in improving communication between athletes and coaches.

Team cohesion

Great teams are more than collections of great players. In any team sport, success depends upon the ability and willingness of players to work together to achieve the common goal.

The ability of a group of individuals to work together is described as a team's cohesion. Team cohesion is affected by a number of factors, including the attitudes and personal qualities of individual members, the effectiveness of communication within the team, and the qualities and behaviour of the team's leaders.

Communication

Communication is a critical element of effective teamwork. Sport psychologists can assist athletes and coaches to identify problems in communication, and to improve communication skills.

Leadership

The staff of ASPN can assist individuals and teams to develop and improve leadership skills.