Many people in Hungary believe that only those who are ill go to a sports psychologist. I left out of curiosity. Seeing the foreigners, I thought if he would give me something too. During the mental preparation, I realized that it not only helps with something, but also gives a huge extra.

Dániel Gyurta
Swimming, Olympic silver medalist, multiple world and European champion

The sports psychologist has acted as a catalyst throughout my career. In the conversations, we explore and jointly correct the points that are necessary to achieve maximum performance. In my experience, in water polo — probably in other sports, of course — after a certain level, it actually depends on mental fitness and strength. That’s why I consider mental training to be one of the most important tools to achieve my goals. It is also useful as a meditation at home, but I often use it right before matches. Pre-match mental training also helps prevent over-spinning or any sleepy start.

Miklós Gór Nagy
Water polo, Hungarian national team

I believe that sports psychology is an important and even essential part of professional sports. Like much, it depends on two people. A good professional will find a common voice with the client, who will thereby trust him. Our sports psychologist did this almost immediately. Thus, joint sessions, whether individual or group, are much more effective. From the beginning, the exercises we do are tied down and thought through. It is sympathetic to me that it does not provide advice, but leads to a solution, so I can / can solve any problems more effectively. Through group sessions, we get to know and understand our teammates better, which, in my opinion, is essential in team sports!

Martin Szívós
Water polo, multiple Hungarian national team

The sure background was provided by the psychologist - when everyone was scared and resigned that I was ever going to swim well, he still trusted me.

Dara Eszter
Swimming, European Champion