The Pressure of Performance

Am I going to make it? Will the manager pick me? I don’t think I can come back from this injury… In this episode Sophie is joined by her teammates Jani and Lena to delve into the topic around the multifaceted nature of pressure faced by athletes. The discussion centres around three primary areas of pressure: the pressure to succeed, the pressure of selection, and the self-imposed pressure to meet high personal standards. Herewith, the three teammates give their very different experiences with pressure – external and internally imposed- and give us an insight into their pressure management strategies.