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5th Symposium on Sport Psychology: Mental Well-Being in High Performance Football​​​​​​​

We are pleased to invite you to a groundbreaking event on October 30th and 31st, 2024, focused on the crucial theme of mental well-being in high-performance football.

This exclusive conference, organized by the German Association of Psychologists (Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen) and hosted at its cooperation partner, the German Football Association (DFB-Akademie), is designed for psychologists and sport psychologists.

The event will show just how vital psychological well-being is, highlighting how everyone in high-pressure environments can fully harness their abilities, manage competitive pressures, and positively contribute to their team, club, federation, and community.

We are excited to present a series of insights from leading experts in the field that offer deep dives into key aspects of mental well-being:

  • The Importance of Supporting Coaches' Mental Well-Being: Examples of the League Managers Association’s Approach
    Dr. Jennifer Lace, Head of Psychology and Mental Health at the League Managers Association.    ​​​​​​​
  • Developing Systems, Processes, and Interactions that Put the Human Being First
    Christian Luthardt, Head of Learning & Development at FC Bayern Campus.
  • Creating a Mentally Healthy and Sustainable Work Environment through Organizational Psychology
    Carsten Hvid Larsen, Head of Football Psychology at the Danish Football Association.

An additional highlight will be a panel discussion led by Jonathan Harding, Author and Elite Athlete Well-Being Consultant, exploring the pressing question:

  • What Role Does Mental Well-Being Really Play in High Performance Football?

Beyond these informative sessions, the conference will offer a unique platform to engage with key stakeholders in German football and cultivate valuable networking opportunities.

Join us for an event that promises to enhance our collective understanding of mental well-being in the world of high performance football. We look forward to welcoming you!