About KM Sport Psychology
In the world of sport, success tends to be measured in wins and losses; athletes want to perform to the best of their ability and take on a number of tasks to accomplish this, such as increased attention to nutrition and training. This necessary level of involvement often leads athletes and those surrounding them fixate on what they are and what they do, which can take precedence over why they are doing so.
When athletes lose sight of this, they often stop competing like “themselves” despite the fact that their unique approach and abilities are the reason each athlete is special. KMSP believes that athletes must be authentically themselves in order to reach and maintain peak performance. KMSP’s consultancy is derived from several philosophical and psychological backgrounds which place the athlete and their world as the focal point, treating them as a whole person rather than just an athlete.
While many sport psychology consultancies advocate focusing only on sport and the athlete in this context, KMSP believes that developing the athlete as a whole person is the only way to reach peak performance. What athlete will say that every-day factors do not effect them in training or competition?
The ultimate goal of KMSP is to accomplish the performance goals of athletes, teams, and organisations. The specifics of how we do this is dependent on the athlete and their environment, however some examples include approaching anxiety as an opportunity rather than something to avoid or diminish, mental skills training, and interventions which increase mental toughness and resilience.
Athletes, coaches, and others involved will feel understood and supported, and we will work collaboratively to determine what can be done to reach overall goals. The main objective of KMSP is not to put a bandaid on what may be getting in the way of peak performance, but to determine which aspects need improvement and why, and what the athlete or team can do to solve this for long term success!
About Kristin
Kristin is based in the North West of England where she relocated from the USA in 2012. She works with individual athletes and teams using one-on-one sessions as well as workshops; she also works within clubs to work on organisational structure of staff, club culture, and accomplishing goals. She works with athletes across many age ranges and sports, and is passionate about helping people reach their goals and improve as individuals.
Kristin’s life has revolved around sport from a young age, playing multiple team and individual sports while also specialising in volleyball at the age of 12. She played to an elite standard, including Junior Olympic and university levels, until 2011. Alongside this, Kristin worked frequently with developing athletes, applying her psychology and coaching skills to help them increase performance and navigate their way through being successful student-athletes.
She is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and works within their professional code of conduct and ethical guidelines. Her qualifications include BSc Psychology, MSc Applied Psychology, MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology, and she is currently completing her Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University.
Since moving to England, Kristin has been engrossed in the UK’s sporting culture, attending as many sporting events as possible. She has a great interest in elite sport, developing athletes, and helping athletes return to play following injuries.
