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.

Newspaper articles featuring Neil Sunley coaching youth martial arts, anti-bullying, and confidence programs in Yorkshire.

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 hypnotherapist and sports psychology consultant near Beverley and Driffield

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

Youth Sports Mindset Program (Ages 9-16)

As a Youth Sports Psychology Consultant with over 20 years of experience, I’ve developed a structured 6-session program specifically for young athletes who want more than just support — they want performance breakthroughs.

This is a results-based coaching pathway grounded in evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), modern hypnotherapy, and elite performance psychology. It’s designed to improve confidence, focus, resilience, and pre-match mindset in young athletes across Hull, Beverley, Driffield, and East Yorkshire.

Commit to the Program and Your Child Will Learn:

✔ Stay calm under pressure and perform at their best
✔ Recover from mistakes and bounce back from setbacks
✔ Build inner confidence and mental toughness
✔ Use focus tools, visualisation, and breathing techniques
✔ Develop consistent routines to manage nerves and emotions

What’s Included:

✅ Six high-performance mindset sessions


✅ Proven methods from elite sport psychology


✅ Individualised goals and mental game plan


✅ Strategies to handle pressure and setbacks


✅ Confidence-building tools used by top athletes


✅ Sport-specific routines and focus techniques


✅ Personalised Certificate

💡 How to Get Started

➡ Option 1: Book your child’s first session – £65 via this link
This discovery session starts the full programme. After session one, you’ll have two simple options:
✔️ Commit to the programme — pay the remaining £325 at session 2  SAVING £25.
✔️ Or go pay-as-you-go at £70 per session (Currently discounted to £65 per session pay as you go for a limited time)

Most parents choose the full programme knowing the value of commitment to obtain results, especially after seeing how structured and results-focused it is, plus, it works out cheaper!

➡ Option 2: Book a free consultation
Not ready to book? Schedule a no-obligation call to see if it’s the right fit for your child.: Book a free consultation

After the completing the 6 session program, if needed, booster sessions are available at the standard session rate.

This 6 session mindset coaching package is ideal for parents who want a structured, evidence-based approach to help their child build lasting confidence, manage performance anxiety, and gain a psychological edge in sport.

What Clients Have To Say...

"Since working with Neil my average heart rate over the hour of my morning run has dropped by 20 beats per minute. Same routes, same speeds/times and the same heart rate monitor. I was stunned when I spotted the difference - a measured sense of calm through clarity"

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"I have improved my confidence and fitness exponential whilst working with Neil. He has show me many ways to improve all dynamics of fitness and more recently how to use self defence strategies to aid being well within my environment. I thoroughly recommend My Soul Coach to achieve your goals inside and out! Thanks for your continued support"

Jon S ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Been going for a couple of months and found it really helpful and seeing improvements in my rugby performance. Would definitely recommend"

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