Categoría: Erasmus+ Projects

In sport, attitude is a decisive factor for both performance and overall well-being. It includes the way athletes think, feel and behave, which together shape how they approach training and competition. As coaches, understanding and nurturing a positive attitude in our athletes is essential to their success. This article explores the positive factors that build…

Athlete attitude is shaped by the interaction of three essential elements: thinking patterns, emotions and behaviour. As coaches, we can begin to assess our athletes’ attitude through observable behaviours. We then need to engage in active communication with them to understand the meanings, feelings and context that underlie their attitude — so that we can…

PSYCOACH is an innovative initiative aimed at improving the training of sport coaches, with a particular focus on the psychological dimensions of coaching and on communication. Co-funded by the European Commission through the Erasmus+ Sport programme, the project’s main goal is to enhance athlete performance and well-being through more conscious and effective coaching practice. Project…

On 30 June and 1 July 2023, Caldas da Rainha (Portugal) hosted the first transnational meeting of the Erasmus+ Sport PSYCOACH project — the official kick-off where the four European partners set the roadmap for the next 24 months of work. Hosting organisation and coordination As hosting organisation, Sporting Clube das Caldas (SCC), the project…