Elliot Sharp

Elliot is a Sport and Exercise Psychologist (in training) with the British Psychological Society. He is the owner of Sharp Performance, providing consultation to athletes looking to develop their mindset in sport. Elliot currently works as the Lead Performance Psychology Coordinator with Loughborough Lightning Rugby. He also works as an Academy Psychologist within Aston Villa Football Club, as well as Swim England’s regional talent squads and internationally recognized athletes within the U.K. Speed Skating Performance Programme.

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Academically, he completed an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Loughborough University, whilst providing psychological support to the tennis performance pathway. Having been awarded a First Class Honours degree in Psychology at The University of Sheffield in 2018, he investigated the effect of coaches behaviour on elite youth football players and produced a report to be used at Sheffield United F.C.

 

 

Elliot is completing the Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Stage 2), a formal accreditation process required for all Chartered Sport Psychologists. Previously, he has benefited from coaching positions at Sheffield Wednesday F.C., and President of his university's boxing club. Elliot is an accredited Spotlight Practitioner that can help teams improve their self-awareness and team communication.