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Hosted by Dr Paul Mansell · sports · EN · 132 episodes
The need to perform under pressure in sport is undeniable. At the University of Staffordshire, we use our expertise in high performance to delve into the psyche of individuals connected to sport to understand how they are able to perform well when the stakes are high. We interview athletes from a variety of sports, sport psychologists, coaches, and other professions to provide a variety of perspectives on coping under pressure, strategies that are effective immediately prior to performance and how they react adaptively to mistakes.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe need to perform under pressure in sport is undeniable. At the University of Staffordshire, we use our expertise in high performance to delve into the psyche of individuals connected to sport to understand how they are able to perform well when the stakes are high.
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast is hosted by Dr Paul Mansell. The show has published 132 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "EP127: Frank Nouble (Former Premier League Footballer)" (15 October 2026, 70 minutes), "EP126 (LIVE): Azeem Amir (England Blind Footballer)" (8 October 2026, 30 minutes), and "BONUS EPISODE: The Release of the Performing Under Pressure Book" (5 October 2026, 34 minutes).
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 132 episodes.
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Frank Nouble started his career at Chelsea before moving to West Ham United, making his Premier League debut as a teenager. Since then, he's played for more than 20 clubs including the likes of Wolves, Ipswich Town and...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
Something different this week - we recorded this episode live at the University of Staffordshire's Taking Theory to Practice Conference! In this episode, we are joined on the sofa by England blind footballer Azeem Amir...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
Join Dr Paul Mansell and Professor Matt Slater as they explain the thinking behind their new book "Performing Under Pressure: Conversations With Those That Know". The book, which took two years to write, features key...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
How do you make the transition from being a professional footballer to being the CEO of an EFL club? Joe Jacobson had an extensive playing career including making over 300 appearances for Wycombe Wanderers. Since he...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
Steve Foster is GB Masters athlete having and possess an extensive experience in basketball. Steve is also a leading strength and conditioning coach with a passion for helping high-achieving professionals unlock their...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
Dr Andrew Wilkinson is Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology who specialises in the biopsychosocial responses to stress. He has worked at the University of Staffordshire for several years having completed his...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
Michael Kightly rose from non-league Grays Athletic to the Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Signed by Mick McCarthy in the 2006/07 season, he made over 120 appearances for the club, achieving promotion to...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
Chris Hussey is a former professional footballer with nearly 600 appearances in his career for clubs including Sheffield United, Coventry City, Cheltenham Town, and AFC Wimbledon. In total, he has been promoted ten...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
Aaron Burns is a former professional footballer at Manchester United who is now Head of Growth at one of the UK’s fastest growing protection businesses. He is also the Lead of the Association of Former Manchester United...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
Nathan was the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm’s Top Gun, and has more than 30 years of experience as a fighter pilot and instructor, flying more than 140 combat missions. Raised in Stoke-on-Trent, he became a test pilot for...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
Mike Hine is the Head of Medical Performance at Port Vale FC. He has spent his career working in football and previously worked at Stevenage and Lincoln City. In this episode, we learn about how individuals working in...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
Dr Tim Pitt is a Performance Psychologist and a Director at Mindflick. He has experience of working with the English Institute of Sport, Manchester City, and with athletes in hockey and para table tennis. Tim completed...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
<p>Sarah Knapp is a HCPC registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist. Sarah completed her MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Staffordshire in 2021 and has since worked with several teams and...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
<p>Erica Meg Parkinson is a midfielder for Portuguese top division club Valadares Gaia. The 18 year old has won over 40 caps for England at youth level and was selected for her first senior squad by Serena Wiegman in...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
<p>David Robson is a science writer and author known for his expertise in psychological and neuroscience research. He has written for publications such as New Scientist, The Guardian, and the BBC, often focusing on how...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
<p>Nathan Thompson has made over 450 appearances in professional football. He began his career with Swindon Town and spent 8 years with the club where he was voted player of the season on two occasions and was named as...
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<p>Emily Smith is a National Series champion in mountain biking and has prolonged experience of working in the British Army.</p> <p>In this episode, she explains to Dr Paul Mansell how performing under pressure might...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
<p>Dr Lisa O’Halloran is a HCPC registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, and she completed her PhD at Liverpool John Moores University. Lisa is the founder of LOH Consultancy Limited and has worked with a range of...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
<p>Emma Gage is a Sport Psychologist In-Training and a World Record holder in Masters Swimming. Emma completed her MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Staffordshire in 2025 and is also the owner of...
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
<p>Conor Niland is a former professional tennis player who reached a career high ranking of 129 in the world. He competed at Wimbledon, the Australian Open, and the US Open, where he faced Novak Djokovic. In 2024, his...
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