Masters in Performance

About Masters in Performance

Masters in Performance shares the stories of Sport and Performance Psychology graduates from the University of Amsterdam. Join host Roel Bakker as alumni reveal their firsthand accounts of their passions, struggles, and career paths. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply curious about the psychology of performance, this podcast will inspire you to explore the diverse opportunities within the field of sport psychology. Listen now!

Publisher

Roel Bakker

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Sept 2024

Latest episode

24 Feb 2025

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Feb 2025

   4. Tim Koning - Entrepreneurship in Sport Psychology

   In this episode, Tim Koning shares his journey as an entrepreneurial sport psychologist. From launching businesses during his studies to co-founding YAAP Sportpsychologen and later transitioning to independent work, Tim reflects on the challenges and rewards of forging your own path. He dives into networking, building expertise, and standing out in the field. This conversation is in Dutch, but international listeners can follow along with translated subtitles on YouTube.

2. 

   27 Nov 2024

   3. Christina Döring – Navigating Sport Psychology Across Borders

   Christina Döring shares her journey from international student to sport psychologist, offering honest insights on navigating master's programs and balancing multiple career paths.

3. 

   31 Oct 2024

   2. Lukas van Rijswijk - Mind and Movement in Football and Organizations

   In this episode you’ll hear from Lukas van Rijswijk, a sport psychologist who has bridged sport psychology and human movement sciences. With experience at various football clubs and organizations, Lukas talks about his perspective on the mind-body connection in performance. Tune in to find out how he built confidence in the field, starting within his own football club, his approach to balancing roles across sports and organizations, and his advice for aspiring professionals.

4. 

   24 Sept 2024

   1. Ashley Oomen - Military Performance Psychology

   In this first episode of Masters in Performance, you'll hear from military performance psychologist Ashley Oomen. A 2022 UvA graduate, Ashley has successfully translated theory into practice in her role with the Royal Netherlands Army. Tune in to find out about her journey into Sport and Performance Psychology, how she experienced the master's Program, and how she built confidence as a fresh graduate.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

95

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100

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Quality

3

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

0

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