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The Mind Room

John Nassoori
Sports Psychology
Sport Psychology
Mental Health
Football
England National Football Team
Soccer
Ryder Cup
Chelsea Football Club
Derby County
England
Performance
Mental Performance
Bodø/glimt
Australian Institute Of Sport
National Wellbeing Program
Team Psychology
AFCON
Team Goals
Performance Lifestyle
Thomas Tuchel

Sport psychology insight informing people passionate about performance & mental health. Find out more: themindroom.substack.com themindroom.substack.com

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In the final episode of The World Cup Psychology Show, Professor Geir Jordet and Tim Harkness, Chelsea’s former head of Sport Science & Psychology, join the show ... more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit themindroom.substack.com

How do you actually take sport psychology from the confines of the classroom to the pressure cooker of being pitchside? For some, the subject is still something s... more

In the latest episode of The World Cup Psychology Show, Tim Harkness, Chelsea’s former head of Sport Science & Psychology, who worked with Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge, and David Wheeler, one of the only former pro footballers turned psychologist... more

In the latest episode of The World Cup Psychology Show, Tim Harkness, Chelsea’s former head of Sport Science & Psychology, who worked with Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge, and David Wheeler, one of the only former pro footballers turned psychologist... more

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Recent Guests

Paddy Steinfort
Ex-Football Australia performance director
Football Australia
Episode: How to handle the heat of World Cup knockout matches
David Wheeler
Former professional footballer turned psychologist
Episode: The World Cup Psychology Show: England vs DR Congo - dealing with shock, managing danger and preparing to play at high-altitude
Ben Ashdown
Senior Lecturer in Sports Psychology at Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University
Episode: How to integrate psychology within performance analysis (and why it's so tricky)
Lyle Kirkham
Derby County Academy Performance Psychologist
Derby County
Episode: How to integrate psychology within performance analysis (and why it's so tricky)
Dawn Sanders
Performance lifestyle and transitions specialist, long-time collaborator with Joe; involved in establishing performance lifestyle in UK sport
Wimwell (consultancy); formerly UK Sports Institute / English Institute of Sport
Episode: How to build better performance lifestyle-sport psychology partnerships (and why it's increasingly critical)
Joe Harrison
Performance lifestyle and team lead, helped establish the discipline alongside Dawn
Wimwell (consultancy); formerly UK Sports Institute / English Institute of Sport
Episode: How to build better performance lifestyle-sport psychology partnerships (and why it's increasingly critical)
Jess Thom
Psychologist specializing in Olympic sport and performance
Mine for Performance / UK Sport (historical roles with EIS/SIS/UKSI)
Episode: How to psychologically prepare for a major tournament (with Jess Thom)
Bjorn Mannsverk
Bodø/Glimt's performance advisor and former fighter pilot
Bodø/Glimt
Episode: How a mental performance programme helped Bodo/Glimt make history (with Bjorn Mannsverk)
James Bell
Ex UK sport cultural development lead and Cleveland Browns psychologist
Cleveland Browns / UK sport organizations
Episode: How to work with performance and sporting directors (with James Bell)

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John Lassori
Host of The Mind Room; guides conversations on sport psychology, high-performance culture, and mental health in elite sport.

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How to handle the heat of World Cup knockout matches
Q: What strategies should teams have in place to manage the mental load in knockout matches?
Paddy outlines building a resilient team culture, clear mental models, and practical routines that help players stay composed and focused under pressure, including preparation for high-stakes decisions and penalties.
How to setup and run a sport psychology lab
Q: But for listeners that might not be familiar with what you've done, do you want to just kick off by giving them a summary of your career to date and how that's evolved up to and beyond your time with the US OPC?
Lindsay explains her journey from gymnastics to sport psychology, tracing how she integrated psychophysiology and biofeedback into elite athletic programs, culminating in leading a lab for the US OPC.
How to fix sport psychology's 'quick fix' problem
Q: How does the Norwegian sports psychology community influence your work at Rosenborg?
The close-knit, collaborative environment allows practitioners to share knowledge, stay grounded in research, and apply practical solutions across teams.
How to fix sport psychology's 'quick fix' problem
Q: Why do you emphasize a five-year commitment when partnering with an organization?
Because elite performance requires sustained, long-term development rather than short-term fixes; a long horizon enables genuine culture change and durable performance improvements.
Exclusive: Building Chelsea's sport science & psychology setup (with Tim Harkness) - Part 2
Q: And how did you first approach working with a new head coach like Thomas Tuchel in that transition?
Tim describes using documented, data-driven recommendations and ensuring the coach took ownership for decisions, which built trust and a clear professional boundary.

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What is The Mind Room about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on sport psychology, performance culture, and well-being within elite teams, with a strong emphasis on football and other high-performance environments. Episodes explore how mental training, relational dynamics, leadership, and organizational systems shape long-term success, from building open leadership teams to embedding wellbeing across national programs. Noteworthy angles include long-term culture change, the shift from individual technique to squad dynamics, and practical frameworks for integrating psychology into multidisciplinary performance programs. Listeners can expect candid discussions with practitioners and former athletes about real-world challenges, scalable practices, and lessons from top clubs and national... more

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