Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 129: The psychology of professional football with Daniel Jinadu

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In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent chats with Daniel Jinadu, a professional footballer with a first-class psychology degree. They discuss the similarities between a career in football and one in professional psychology, as well as the challenges and coping mechanisms involved in both fields. Daniel shares his experiences with injuries, the importance of having a strong "why" and discipline, and his aspirations to become a qualified sports psychologist. Listeners are encouraged to sign a petition for psychologists to have a protected title and to join the Aspiring Psychologist Community on Facebook. We hope you find it so useful.

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The Highlights:

• 00:00 – Introduction - Breaking barriers with Daniel Jinadu, footballer with a psychology degree.
• 00:33 - Dr. Marianne Trent introduces herself and today's guest.
• 03:07 - Player Welfare Importance
• 03:53 - Career Parallels - Comparing the competitive nature of football and psychology.
• 05:16 - Team Dynamics - Unique dynamics of goalkeepers in a team.
• 07:24 - Handling Rejection - How Daniel navigated being without a team and staying focused.
• 09:04 - Resilience in Careers - The importance of resilience in both football and psychology.
• 10:33 – Maintaining friendships within and outside football.
• 12:46 - TV Shows and Football Discussion on football-themed TV shows like "Ted Lasso."
• 14:54 - Current Team Experience - Insights into Daniel's current team and their recent win.
• 15:27 - Managing Fan Reactions How Daniel deals with supportive and critical fans.
• 16:39 - Racism in Football
• 17:08 - Cultural Shifts - Changing attitudes towards inclusivity in younger generations.
• 19:15 - Psychology and Goalkeeping - Negative attribution bias in goalkeeping.
• 22:42 - Combining Careers - How psychology influences Daniel’s football career.
• 25:02 - Performance Pressure - Techniques for managing and overcoming performance anxiety.
• 26:30 - Advice for Aspiring Psychologists - Tips for those pursuing a career in psychology.
• 28:05 - Continuous Learning - Importance of lifelong learning and staying updated.
• 30:12 - Resilience and Coping Mechanisms - Techniques for building resilience in sports and life.
• 33:45 - Mental Health Awareness - Raising awareness about mental health in sports.
• 36:08 – Mentorship - Role of mentors in career development.
• 39:15 - Community Support - Importance of community support in athlete mental health.
• 41:30: Thanks, summary and close

Links:

📲 Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-jinadu-581908229/ https://www.instagram.com/daniel.jinadu/ and watch the beyond football podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Daniel.Jinadu

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