What is Sports Psychology?
Unlock Your Child’s Confidence, Focus & Resilience
Success in youth sport isn’t just about physical skill—it’s about mental strength, self-belief, and the right mindset. Youth sports psychology gives young athletes the tools to develop confidence, manage pressure, and bounce back from setbacks, both on and off the field.
Whether your child is competing in football, rugby, martial arts, or athletics, building a winning mindset is essential for peak performance, enjoyment, and long-term wellbeing. My evidence-based coaching helps young athletes sharpen their focus, handle nerves, and achieve their potential—while supporting parents every step of the way.
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How Can Sports Psychology Help You?
✔ Enhance Focus & Concentration – Stay locked in under pressure and make better decisions.
✔ Boost Confidence – Eliminate self-doubt and perform at your best when it matters most.
✔ Master Mental Toughness – Overcome setbacks, failures, and performance slumps.
✔ Recover from Injuries Faster – Maintain mental resilience during rehab and come back stronger.
✔ Develop a Champion’s Mindset – Build discipline, consistency, and peak-level thinking.
Sports psychology isn’t just about fixing problems—it’s about elevating your game and unlocking your full potential.
Who is Sports Psychology For?
💡 No matter your sport, mindset makes the difference.
🔹 Football Academy Players Gain a competitive edge and perform with confidence.
🔹 Elite Youth & Amature Athletes – Develop laser focus and maintain consistency under pressure.
🔹 Teams & Coaches – Improve team communication, leadership, and mental resilience.
🔹 Youth Sports – Build confidence, discipline, and long-term mental strength.
Looking for support beyond youth psychology coaching? Explore the adult Sports Psychology page, designed to help athletes and performers reach their highest potential.
Real-World Results & Community Impact
For over a decade, I was featured in the local press for my work leading anti-bullying, confidence, and self-defence programmes for young people. As founder of the Elite Self Defence Academy, then Premier Martial Arts. I helped hundreds of children, teens and adults across Yorkshire build resilience, mental strength, and lasting confidence—skills at the heart of my youth sports psychology and mindset coaching today.
These old clippings are a small part of my long-term commitment to empowering young athletes and supporting families throughout Hull, Beverley, Driffield, and East Yorkshire.
Neil Sunley | Sports Psychology Consultant & Hypnotherapist
Neil Sunley | Youth Sports Psychology Consultant & Mindset Coach
Is your child struggling with nerves, self-doubt, or inconsistent performance in sport? As a Youth Sports Psychology Consultant, I specialise in evidence-based mindset coaching that helps young athletes and teens (ages 9–16) develop confidence, focus, and resilience—so they can perform at their best when it matters most.
With over 25 years’ experience in coaching, psychology, and hypnotherapy—including running a successful martial arts academy for children—I’ve supported hundreds of young people across football, rugby, martial arts, and more. My approach is trusted by families, local clubs, and schools for building the mental edge and emotional skills young athletes need to succeed in sport and life.
✓ Certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy
✓ MSc university studies in Sport Psychology, CBT & ACT
✓ DBS Certified (Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checked)
✓ Specialist in youth & teen mindset coaching
✓ Evidence-based, measurable results
✓ 5-Star rated in East Yorkshire by parents & young athletes
✔ 5-Star Google Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"My approach is practical, results-driven, and designed to help you develop the mental strength needed to excel in high-performance environments." – Neil Sunley
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