Wadsworth, N and Hargreaves, A (2021) “A Blank Slate”: Preparing for Tokyo 2021 During COVID-19. Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology, 5 (1). ISSN 2470-4849

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Abstract

This article presents a case study of an applied consultancy experience with WL, an Olympic athlete preparing for Tokyo 2021.
WL sought psychological support after decreases in performance and well-being forced them to consider their future as an athlete.
COVID-19 and the lockdown of the United Kingdom were highly influential to the consultancy process, providing WL with the
opportunity to explore their identity in the absence of sport. WL framed their emergence from the lockdown as a “Blank Slate,”
which was a critical moment allowing them to “find themselves on and off the mat.” The sport psychologist’s existential
philosophy is presented and discussed in detail. Furthermore, reflections are provided by WL’s strength and conditioning coach
about the referral process and by WL themself about the efficacy of the interventions. The importance of supporting both the
person and the performer when working with aspiring Olympic athletes is also discussed.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Accepted author manuscript version reprinted, by permission, from Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2021, volume 5(issue 1): https://doi.org/10.1123/cssep.2020-0027. © Human Kinetics, Inc. [or other copyright notice shown in journal, if different]
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV561 Sports > GV711 Coaching G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV561 Sports
Divisions:	Sport & Exercise Sciences
Publisher:	Human Kinetics
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	14 Mar 2023 12:42
Last Modified:	14 Mar 2023 12:45
DOI or ID number:	10.1123/cssep.2020-0027
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/19080

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