Who hires a sport psych consultant?
Many different athletes from many different levels and sports will hire a sport psychology consultant. Oftentimes athletes hire a consultant when they have a specific performance related issue; they may be feeling some performance anxiety, feeling the effects of burnout, needing to build confidence returning to sport after being injured, be thinking about retirement, etc. Some athletes choose to hire a consultant when they are seeking another way to improve their performance. Athletes who want to perform to their potential will see how important psychological aspects are and dedicate the time and effort necessary to work on that aspect of their performance.
