Olusoga was born in Lagos to a White mother and a Nigerian father - who, I hate to say nautrally, did a runner. In some ways my entire career has been shaped by insecurity, that feeling that Im not part of that inner club with the old school ties. The Sport Psychologist, 34 (1), 71-83. http://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2019-0079, Olusoga, P., Bentzen, M., & Kentt, G. (2019). But this form of abuse is troublingly familiar to all people of colour. Its a Martin Scorsese film I watched by accident last Christmas and its beautiful.One place to visit Im a senior lecturer in psychology in a multicultural city. Happy 50th dad. Olusoga began his television career as a researcher on the 1999 BBC series Western Front. The show tells the secret history of houses around the United Kingdom. By Presented at: Ninth International Conference on Sport and Society, FIU, Miami. They lived with the risk of war, pestilence, harvests failing. When faced with unmistakable racism, I first doubted my own experience, then seriously wondered whether there would be any point in even mentioning it. Read on to find out more about the presenter and historian David Olusoga is a British Nigerian historian, broadcaster and writer. Its definitely getting better, and Id say the majority of athletes and coaches are certainly starting to understand the benefits that using a sport psychologist can bring, but theres still a level of uncertainty, distrust, perhaps even fear in certain quarters, about what we actually do. The anger and frustration at the racism itself is always coupled with the disappointment in the aftermath that I should have said something, and the resolve that Ill speak up next time. Ive put up with friends who think singing to me about the blue-black child from their racist rugby songs is OK. Ive put up with the affectionate mispronouncing of my surname for a lifetime. Go and read it immediately!One thing you couldn't do without But is it really racism? ask interviewers with feigned interest in what the answers might be. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The pop star has been inundated with birthday messages on his own social media profile, and shared plenty with his 1.8million followers to see. I think its impossible for anyone of my background to not feel they have a lot to prove. He became a producer of history programmes after university, working from 2005 on programmes such as Namibia: Genocide and the Second Reich, The Lost Pictures of Eugene Smith and Abraham Lincoln: Saint or Sinner? Ernesto Elliott, 45, was a prolific offender with 17 crimes on his rap . Oh, and the Vasamuseet (a museum built around a salvaged 17th-century ship) is, somewhat bizarrely, genuinely impressive. David Olusoga, age 49 was born to a Nigerian father and a British mother. What Marcus Rashfords campaign for hungry children tells us about the footballer and Britain, From Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick, the proud history of black protest in sport, I found racist graffiti in my own classroom. An evaluation of a mental toughness education and training program for early-career English football league referees. Light yet nuanced approach throughout. I train, I love food, I love life.'. I was brought up on a council estate in Gateshead. Find out, in this brilliant episode of EightyPercentMental. Slack, L. PhD. Coach burnout: A scoping review. Most generations have not had that level of security. Labour MP Dawn Butler experienced this only last week, when she upset Tory MP Laura Trott by pointing out Boris Johnsons multiple examples of racism. Sport psychology is all about helping athletes to use their greatest weapon. 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Understanding mental toughness in elite football officiating : perceptions of English Premier League referees. In addition to research, Dr Olusoga is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS), is an active sport psychology consultant. The world as it was is not coming back. No signs of pseudoscience or psychobabble. I handed in my notice, ended up working as a part-time basketball coach, taking out a career development loan, and going back to university to study for my MSc. "I have," he admits, "a habit of . Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 25 (3), 298-315. http://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2012.726935, Olusoga, P., Butt, J., Maynard, I., & Hays, K. (2012). Awesome podcast. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. But weve been able to keep in touch. Peter revealed in his OK! Pete is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and a Sport Psychology consultant with over 15 years experience. By A House Through Time returned to BBC Two in May for its third season, and once again is fronted by historian extraordinaire David Olusoga. Journal of applied sport psychology, 21 (4), 442-459. http://doi.org/10.1080/10413200903222921. A Jamaican used the 'right to family life' to dodge deportation before going on to commit murder, it can be revealed today. I thought about becoming a speech therapist for a while after graduating. (LogOut/ 1.07 How do we set goals that really stick?. One thing you couldn't do without Well it would be obvious but entirely true to say that I couldn't do without my wife, Alice. Its one of the things I love about going on holiday; I can turn my phone off and the rest of the word ceases to exist for a week or two. What do you do if youre a teacher and one of your students writes the N-word in your classroom? Is there such a thing as a winning mindset and if so, where can I get one? A valuable listen for those in the field and the layperson. Bennett, J., PhD. Sharing a video to Instagram in the Boulevard in Soho, Peter showed off the lavish intimate theater ahead of the series of gigs. Instead, these discussions descend into shouting matches, as those with the power direct and dominate the conversation. Jan 12 Burnout has three major characteristics: 1. He completed his PhD . I know these things should be challenged, but experience tells people of colour to pick our battles. What are the mental processes involved in preparing for and taking on an acting role? And yet my first reaction was denial. Also featuring Sport Psychologist, Shameema Yousuf, this episode explores the motivation, the risk, the psychological skills involved in going really, really fast! It sounds old but it really isn't. He later appeared on ITV show I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! Examining the Predictive Validity of the Grit Scale-Short (Grit-S) Using Domain-General and Domain-Specific Approaches With Student-Athletes. People of colour are often accused of playing the race card but when confronted with prejudice I had to fight not to stay quiet Dr Peter Olusoga is a psychology lecturer at Sheffield Hallam university. Bennett, J.E. Meet the woman the chefs pay to forage their wildly delicious ingredients, Is it just me? Peter will be busy enjoying his birthday with wife Emily, who he married in 2015, and shares children Amelia, nine, and Theo, six, with. His main research interests lie in stress and burnout, particularly in the field of sports coaching. I reflected on other times when Ive had to explain why something is racist, justify how I feel, and expose my own lived experiences to people who have already decided that they dont and wont see what I see. Whether youre an athlete, a coach, a sport psychology professional, or even just a sports fan, Dr Pete Olusoga, along with his expert guests will answer all the questions you could possibly have about the role of the mind in sport performance. It all works to silence people of colour, subduing our urge to speak out when we see what we know to be unjust. Dr Sanna Nordin-Bates is a Chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society, teaches performance psychology to athletes and coaches, dancers and teachers, and is a world-leading authority on the psychology of danceKit Holder on Twitter: @KitHolderDr Sanna Nordin-Bates on Twitter: @DancePsychSannaCheck out Sannas new book: https://us.humankinetics.com/collections/vendors?q=Sanna%20Nordin-Bates. With fees at about 9250, that's about 25 per hour of taught content. Investigating the risky behaviours of elite athletes. Coaching under pressure: mental skills training for sports coaches. Read the Eighty Percent Mental Blog here. MindfullySTRONG: attention, awareness and flow. We may never know why Jake Hepple, a now unemployed welder from Burnley, thought it was a good . Is he married? Then the presenter referred to it as a Dark Art which sort of ruined it!One defining moment in your career Dr Jarred Parkes (2018 - University of Queensland, Australia). Enter your email address to follow EPM and receive notifications ofnew episodes and articles via email. His current research focuses on stress, burnout, and wellbeing in sports, with a particular interest in high-performance environments and elite coaching. This is how racism endures. The star gave fans an insight into his lavish plans ahead of the big day, explaining he decided not to have a big party to mark the occasion. Also sharing the love for Peter's 50th birthday is his son Junior, who took to Instagram to post a shirtless snap of the duo in a post-gym mirror selfie. EP 287 features Peter Olusoga a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK. Are you sure you want to cancel your place on Saturday 12 November? Well in my case, it turns out that you try to convince yourself that you havent seen what you thought you saw. The frustrating thing is that bringing instances of racism into focus could lead to much-needed, nuanced discussions about racism, privilege and power. Peter Olusoga; Published 2011; Psychology, Education; This thesis provided an in-depth investigation into the phenomenon of stress within the unique culture of elite sports coaching. The overall aim of this thesis, and the series of studies contained herein, was to bridge the gap between research and practice by providing practical . Presented at: LARASA International Congress: Leisure Transforming our World, Durban, Woodhouse, D., Hembrough, D., Olusoga, P., Darwin, J., Newton, E., & Pupius, M. (2018). I love the coast, but I find sand really annoying, so I much prefer wandering around cities. His current area of focus is on coach burnout. Although not much is known about his personal life, we know that David he met his wife "in the canteen" whilst working at. So, shamefully, there are also times when I just havent bothered. 'Its your 50th birthday and your 11th since weve been a couple! (2015). Ive put up with daily micro-aggressions, like the time a student talked at me for a full five minutes before she realised it was the other black lecturer in the department that she needed to speak to. By In addition to research, Peter is a Fellow of the HEA and teaches on several modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. in 2004 where he originally met ex wife Katie Price. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 35 (1), 1-4. http://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2022.2149635, Thompson, S., Olusoga, P., Rogerson, D., Ruddock, A., & Barnes, A. The 32-year-old NHS doctor, who has been with the . I find it extremely offensive, Trott said, while broadcaster Nick Ferrari harrumphed in agreement in the background. As well as winning an award for Distinguished Public Communication,Outreach, and Awareness for producing this very podcast, Dr Pete spent time talking with conference attendees, including the one and only Professor Bob Weinberg (of Weinberg & Gould fame! Will only listen to next series however if Hugh adopts a more relaxed and informal approach . I realised I wasnt happy with what I was doing, so I stopped doing it.One film (2016). He is also presented Civilisations, a BBC documentary which examines, over 9 episodes, more than 500 works of art across 31 different countries. Its a huge shift to go from the idea that the future awaits us, to the future isnt certain. Examining mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies in facilitating sports performance: Benefits and limitations. One thing you couldn't do without Well it would be obvious but entirely true to say that I couldn't do without my wife, Alice. Dr Peter Olusoga is a senior psychology lecturer at Sheffield Hallam university. A short course to avoid burnout and achieve a more sustainable coaching career, BLOG: Slavery was bad, okay? I feel so young. International sport coaching journal, 6 (1), 42-62. http://doi.org/10.1123/iscj.2017-0094, Barnes, A., Rumbold, J., & Olusoga, P. (2017). He completed his PhD in 2012, and is currently collaborating with colleagues from Sweden and the USA on further research in this area. Peter completed his award-winning PhD, exploring stress and coping in elite sports coaching, at Sheffield Hallam in 2012. Ive always been interested in what motivates people to behave the way they do, why people might think certain ways about certain things. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, David Olusoga is a 49-year-old historian and presenter, David has appeared on a number of historical documentaries, David Olusoga stars in BBC documentary series A House Through Time, Inside Ed Sheeran's secret struggle to make new album with pregnant wife's health shock and death of best friend, Kerry Katona reveals shock change of career as she bags random new job at BBC, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). If youre interested in the mental side of sport performance, this is the podcast for you. MindfullySTRONG: Proof of Concept. In conversation with Dr Peter Olusoga. EPM Extras - Anxiety. (2013). For other inquiries, Contact Us. Also appearing in this episode, and bringing a psychological perspective is Dr Kaori Araki, chief Sport and performance psychology consultant at CORAZON Co., Ltd. Kaori is a retired professor and taught sport psychology in Singapore and Japan for 18 years, and worked alongside Eddie Jones during Japans infamous 2015 Rugby World Cup run. Dr Olusoga is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University and holds an Associate Professor II position at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. And it would be even more obvious, but entirely untrue to say something like my phone, or the internet. When do the clocks change in 2023? Areas of interest: Stress, burnout, and well-being, the psychology of sports coaching, mindfulness, race and racism, Department of Psychology, Sociology and Politics, Carter, L., & Olusoga, P. (2023). He also has several years of supervisory experience, having supervised undergraduate, MSc and Doctoral level students. Well in my case, it turns out that you try to convince yourself that you havent seen what you thought you saw. What do you say when you find the N-word written in your classroom? Is it a slow day or a go day?: the perceptions and applications of velocity-based training within elite strength and conditioning. Bukola Olusoga (3) Christianah Olusoga (3) Esther Olusoga (3) Julie Olusoga (3) Martin Olusoga (3) Oluwole Olusoga (3) Peter Olusoga (3) Stella Olusoga (3) Taiwo Olusoga (3) Dr Peter Olusoga @PeteOlusoga 2h None of this is meant to detract from the horrors unfolding in Ukraine right now (which include the horrific treatment of Black and brown refugees) or the fact that we should, quite rightly, be extending our sympathy and support. Factors underpinning elite sport officiating: perceptions of English Premier League referees. Attitudes towards protective headgear in UK rugby union players. If I can work with athletes to help them make sense of and perhaps take a greater degree of control over their own stories, then that, to me, is fantastic.One sporting event that has captured your imagination Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. 1.01 - What is sport psychology anyway?. Bennett, J., Hays, K., Lindsay, P., Olusoga, P., & Maynard, I. Kit Holder has been a professional ballet dancer for over 20 years, touring throughout the UK and internationally. Sports Psychologist, 29 (3), 237-257. http://doi.org/10.1123/tsp.2014-0015. I mean what are you supposed to say when a man who refers to flag-waving piccaninnies and watermelon smiles can become the prime minister? But its important to try something before you complain you werent given the chance. It turns out that his wife worked as a producer at the Natural History Unit. Let's say students get a generous 15 hours of taught content per week. Its a word mainly used in terms of women being coerced and belittled by men. We also talk about World War II, which makes you think about the demands made on people in wartime. Liz Hoggard for the Daily Mail (2015). The Psychology of the YIPS and Lost Move Syndrome in Sport. I realised becoming an academic felt like never leaving school, and instead I wanted to work for the BBC and make history documentaries. He said: 'I'm putting together the 30th anniversary tour with Gary Lloyd and Mo Pleasure. When I was on the brink of having to admit defeat, I got a job as a temporary researcher at BBC Radio 4, then later I became a radio producer. @PeteOlusoga One 13.2% Two 19.7% Three 15.8% n/a. Dr Pete Olusoga is joined for a fascinating conversation on the psychology of performance by the queen of British soul, Beverley Knight, MBE. Appearance on UK Coaching's Coach Developer Podcast (Jul '21) I love this country, but a mature nation can be honest about its inglorious chapters. http://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221099641, Rumbold, J., Dunn, J.G.H., & Olusoga, P. (2022). Stopped doing it.One film ( 2016 ) Fellow of the HEA and teaches on modules., pestilence, harvests failing of focus is on coach burnout enter email. 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