3. Christina Döring – Navigating Sport Psychology Across Borders

4. Tim Koning - Entrepreneurship in Sport Psychology

In this episode, Tim Koning shares his journey as an entrepreneurial sport psychologist. From launching businesses during his studies to co-founding YAAP Sportpsychologen and later transitioning to independent work, Tim reflects on the challenges and rewards of forging your own path. He dives into networking, building expertise, and standing out in the field. This conversation is in Dutch, but international listeners can follow along with translated subtitles on YouTube.

3. Christina Döring – Navigating Sport Psychology Across Borders

In this episode, Christina Döring shares her journey from international student at the UvA Sport and Performance Psychology master’s program to her current role as a sport psychologist in Germany. She discusses navigating the master as a non-Dutch student, the value of a post-grad course for practical skills, and balancing multiple career paths. Perfect for those curious about studying abroad or entering the field, Christina’s story offers honest insights and valuable advice.

2. Lukas van Rijswijk - Mind and Movement in Football and Organizations

In this episode you’ll hear from Lukas van Rijswijk, a sport psychologist who has bridged sport psychology and human movement sciences. With experience at various football clubs and organizations, Lukas talks about his perspective on the mind-body connection in performance. Tune in to find out how he built confidence in the field, starting within his own football club, his approach to balancing roles across sports and organizations, and his advice for aspiring professionals.

1. Ashley Oomen - Military Performance Psychology

In this first episode of Masters in Performance, you'll hear from military performance psychologist Ashley Oomen. A 2022 UvA graduate, Ashley has successfully translated theory into practice in her role with the Royal Netherlands Army. Tune in to find out about her journey into Sport and Performance Psychology, how she experienced the master's Program, and how she built confidence as a fresh graduate.