About
Dr. Adrienn Szabadics PhD, CPsychol, HCPC
Chartered sport and exercise psychologist, lecturer, researcher
Growing up as a competitive swimmer in Hungary, I experienced first-hand the physical and mental demands of sport. By the age of 10, I was already swimming twice a day—pushing myself to the limits of both endurance and mindset. After stepping away from the pool, I found a new challenge in long-distance running and completed my first ultra-marathon in 2021.
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These experiences shaped my curiosity about the mental side of performance. I remember asking myself questions like, “Why do I feel so nervous?” or “How can I train so hard and still fall short?” That curiosity became a passion—and ultimately a career.
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I completed my undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University, followed by a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Winchester and a second Master’s in Psychology from Oxford Brookes University. I then went on to complete a PhD focused on developing team resilience in high-performance women’s football. I am a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society and registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
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Now, I split my time between applied sport psychology work, university teaching, and ongoing research. I'm also a proud mum to a baby girl—which brings its own kind of resilience, perspective, and joy to my journey.
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My mission is to help athletes, exercisers, and teams strengthen their mindset, build resilience, and perform with confidence—both in sport and in life.

worked in
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17 sports
Football, basketball, handball, rugby, badminton, squash, cricket, tennis, golf, triathlon, running, athletics, exercise, gymnastics, trampoline gymnastics, tumbling gymnastics, and motorcycling
Expert in Team Resilience
Backed by Research, Built for Performance​​​
Resilient teams don’t just cope—they adapt, respond, and thrive under pressure. My PhD research and published work, Developing Team Resilience in High-Performance Women’s Football, explored what truly drives psychological strength in high-performing teams.
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Drawing on this expertise, I help teams:
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Handle pressure and bounce back from setbacks
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Strengthen team cohesion, trust, and communication
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Build shared mental models that supports performance
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Create a culture of accountability and support
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Whether you’re coaching a competitive team or part of one, developing team resilience can be the edge that carries you through challenges and toward success.
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If your team is ready to grow stronger—together—I’d love to help.
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