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Dr Costas Karageorghis

Dr Costas Karageorghis

The reader in sports psychology reveals the science behind the music and how you can create your own performance enhancing playlist.

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Rocking the crowd!

The Cardiff Devils productions manager and match night director, Paul Sullivan, explains how he injects a bit of adrenaline into match nights.

Katherine Bond

Psychology of archery

Katherine Bond, the sports psychologist for the GB Paralympic archery team, encourages us to "establish a routine" to stay on target.

GB Bobsleigh

Psychology of bobsleighing

Scott White, psychology coach, explains how his techniques are preparing the GB women's bobsleigh team for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver 2010.

Ross Hall

Psychology of wheelchair rugby

The principal lecturer in Sport Psychology, Ross Hall, reveals the techniques that helped prepare the British wheelchair rugby team to compete in the Beijing Paralympics 2008.

Haka performed by Manaia Maori group for Lions tour to New Zealand

All hail the Haka

The Haka represents one of the most famous visual rituals in the world of sport today. As a form of expression it can be used not only to psych up players and audiences, but to also psych out opponents.

Bernay Laity

Colour psychology

Colour psychologist and creative consultant, Bernay Laity, reveals how we can use colour to motivate and help us fight nerves.

Dr Ben Chell. Copyright: Skandia Team GBR RYA

Psychology of sailing

Dr Ben Chell, the lead psychologist for the GBR Olympic sailing team, explains how "nerves are just our body's normal response to stressful situations."

Dr Linda Papadopoulos

Dr Linda Papadopoulos

"Try to get your mind to work for you rather than letting it work against you," says the celebrity psychologist.

Dr Karl Morris

Dr Karl Morris

The mind coach offers advice on keeping cool under pressure to perform to the best of your abilities.

Susan Hepburn

Susan Hepburn

The hypnotherapist to the stars says, "Whether you're a sportsman or from any walk of life, it's all about the power of positive thinking."

Dion Darling. Copyright: Richard Murray.

Dion Darling

The former Cardiff Devils defender discusses the importance of good discipline and his motivation to succeed.

Brendan Gallagher

Mind over matter

The great sporting secret by Brendan Gallagher.

Jayne Ludlow. Copyright: arsenalpics.com

Jayne Ludlow

The Arsenal and Wales Ladies midfielder listens to the Welsh National Anthem to get her ready for the heat of the battle.

Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martinez

The former Swansea City Manager remembers his Escape To Victory.

Brendan Cole

Brendan Cole

The star of Strictly Come Dancing talks us through the soundtrack to his career.

Non Stanford

Non Stanford

The young Welsh distance runner tells us what tracks give her the Heart Of A Champion.

Adrian Moorhouse and Graham Jones

Adrian Moorhouse and Graham Jones

The former Olympic swimmer and his business partner tell us how to develop mental toughness.

Tim Benjamin

Tim Benjamin

The 400m runner uses music to give him the Eye Of The Tiger.

Brad Voth

Brad Voth

The captain of The Cardiff Devils looks good on the dancefloor.

Dion Darling

Dion Darling

The former Cardiff Devils player listens to The Beatles when he's had A Hard Day's Night.

Mark Richardson

Mark Richardson

The Cardiff Devils' centre man gets pumped up with TNT.

Nicky Grist. Copyright NickyGrist.com

Nicky Grist

The rally co-driver champion feels at Home with Zero 7.

Matt Jones

Matt Jones

The ex Wales and Leeds Utd star puts his hands up for Detroit.

Colin Jackson

Colin Jackson

"Sometimes it's not about breaking records, but using them to get you in the zone."

Lewin Nyatanga

Lewin Nyatanga

The Wales footballer takes sanctuary in Miles Davis before he plays.

Camilla Dallerup

Camilla Dallerup

The former star of Strictly Come Dancing likes to cha-cha in the Summertime.

Mark Foster

Mark Foster

The 50m freestyle swimmer and eight times world record holder sharpens his stroke to LL Cool J.

Alun Wyn Jones

Alun Wyn Jones

The Ospreys Player listens to Green Day to give him "a lift before a game".

Xavier Rush

Xavier Rush

The Cardiff Blues number 8 listens to Bruce Springsteen "for positive mental energy".

Rhys Williams. Copyright Huw Evans Picture Agency

Rhys Williams

The Cardiff Blues and Wales player likes to get Back In Black before a big game.

Lee Trundle. Copyright Huw Evans Picture Agency

Lee Trundle

The ex Swansea City player uses music to take him to a Higher Place.

Huw Wiltshire

Huw Wiltshire

The new National Fitness Director WRU plays Eminem to focus his players' minds on the 'now'.

Garry Monk

Garry Monk

The Swansea City captain is In Da Club.

Lloyd Cole

Lloyd Cole

Riding the crest of the Welsh wave. Lloyd Cole from Swansea - Welsh National Champion of 2005.

Joy Bringer

Joy Bringer

BASES Accredited Sports Scientist helps athletes prepare to prepare.

Tim Smale

Tim Smale

Alastair Campbell's mind coach helped him focus on the triathlon finishing line.

Charles Bentley

Charles Bentley

The Life Coach with a doctorate in psychology says face your problems and be yourself.

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Sara Hale

Michael Jackson is Sara's secret weapon on and off the netball court.


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