Sport Psychology Benefits
Performance anxiety
Turn nerves into a competitive advantage. Reduce overthinking, manage stress, and compete with more clarity.
Build awareness
Understand your patterns, thoughts and triggers. Increase self-awareness so you can make better choices under pressure.
Self-talk
Upgrade the voice in your head. Develop self-talk strategies that build confidence and sharpen performance.
Emotional control
Stay calm, composed, and resilient. Learn how to manage emotions so they work for you, not against you.
Pre-competition prep
Know exactly how to prepare mentally before you compete. Create simple routines that boost focus, confidence, and consistency.
Develop flow
Access ‘the zone’ more often. Understand the conditions that help you perform naturally, freely, and instinctively.
Improve team cohesion
Access ‘the zone’ more often. Understand the conditions that help you perform naturally, freely, and instinctively.
Return from injury
Rebuild confidence and trust in your body. Manage frustration, fear, and uncertainty during the recovery process.
About me
I’m Steven Quercia-Smale, an the founder of SQS Sport Psychology practitioner specialising in 1-to-1 mental performance coaching for athletes of all ages and abilities.
With five years of experience in sport psychology - including an MSc and BSc from Loughborough University, the world’s leading institution for sport - I use evidence-based approaches to help athletes and coaches achieve the results they’re aiming for.
I’ve competed at a high level myself, including running a 14-minute 5k and training in performance-focused environments. This experience gives me first-hand insight into the pressures, expectations, and emotional demands athletes face, allowing me to bring empathy, practical understanding, and grounded guidance to every session.
As an independent practitioner, you work directly with me. No generic programmes, no rotating consultants, and no production-line approach. Every session is personalised, flexible, and designed around your goals. I take the time to understand each athlete fully, creating a relationship where you feel supported, challenged, and heard.
My aim is simple: to help athletes perform better, feel more confident, and enjoy their sport more—by strengthening the mental side of performance.