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Dr Michael Passaportis

@drmikepasso.bsky.social

Lecturer in Sport Psychology @SussexUni Mental Skills Coach Sport and Exercise Psychologist in Training Researching human thriving in elite sport Ex-pro rugby player Now back in Cape Town www.michaelpassaportis.com

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These coaches are nurturing mentally strong, resilient athletes. Zimbabwe's sporting future is in excellent hands!

#SportPsychology #CoachingExcellence #Zimbabwe

08.09.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was so impressed by the caliber of coaches in the room. Their knowledge was exceptional, their commitment inspiring, and their genuine care evident in every discussion. The peer-to-peer learning was a highlight as coaches learned as much from each other as from the curriculum.

08.09.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reflecting on the Sport Psych for Coaches training I delivered in Zimbabwe πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡Ό
Working with such dedicated and knowledgeable coaches was amazing - the kind of work that reminds you why you do what you do.

08.09.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is going to do so much for rugby in our country! I can’t quite believe it!

19.07.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Saying about EDI and elimination.

Saying about EDI and elimination.

I do not speak on this much but think this sums up my thoughts well. I am okay with opposition - but be specific.

07.02.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Pazani to make history in Women's Six Nations - ZimsportLive By Zim Sport Live Writer Zimbabwe’s trailblazing rugby match official Precious Pazani will become the first African referee outside of South Africa to referee a match in the Women’s Six Nations when s...

This is an amazing achievement and opportunity for one of our country’s top referees. πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ’ͺ🏻

zimsportlive.co.zw/pazani-to-ma...

22.12.2024 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! πŸ§ͺ

03.12.2024 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 29682    πŸ” 5031    πŸ’¬ 458    πŸ“Œ 279
a sidewalk and bike lane covered in snow and the road perfectly cleared.
One of these
is not like the others.
A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter.

a sidewalk and bike lane covered in snow and the road perfectly cleared. One of these is not like the others. A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter.

"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."

Content done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

03.12.2024 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 950    πŸ” 281    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 38

This is actually the most accurate description of LinkedIn I've ever seen.

01.12.2024 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Creating an environment for thriving: An ethnographic exploration of a British decentralised Olympic and Paralympic Sport Organisation The aims of this study were to explore the features of the athletic environment that influence thriving within a British Olympic and Paralympic sport …

Here we used ethnography to explore how Olympic sport organisations create high performance environments that promote thriving. We found prioritising relationships based on openness, understanding, and trust fostered higher levels of well-being and performance. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

25.11.2024 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am a researcher in sport and performance psychology, with a particular interest in the interconnectivity of performance and well-being of athletes in elite sport environments. My research to date has explored thriving in UK Olympic Sport Organisations

25.11.2024 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really exciting to see the momentum building on here and the community of sport and exercise psychologists and researchers growing! I’ve been lurking a while, so I guess it’s time to make a few posts!

25.11.2024 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah wow! Exciting that you’re here, I hope you have a wonderful time.

22.11.2024 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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