Jamie Young

Professional soccer player researching the Psychology of Sports Coaching

Jamie Young is a professional goalkeeper for Brisbane Roar FC whose career spans 17 years. He has played professionally in England as well as in Australia amassing over 320 appearances. Alongside this, Jamie is a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland researching the Psychology of Sports Coaching. Jamie shares his story of “being a bench warmer to the best goalkeeper in the A League in under a year”, the many experiences and setbacks he has faced as the most dropped goalkeeper in A League history and how he overcame these situations through the understanding of empathy, self awareness, gratitude and mindfulness in order to overcome and setbacks / failure, negative thoughts, anxiety, and depression.

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Key Points for Jamie Young

Brisbane Roar Goalkeeper since 2014.
A League goalkeeper of the year 2017/18.
Brisbane Roar Gary Wilkins Medallist 2017/18 (Highest honour awarded to a player at the Brisbane Roar).
Brisbane Roar Player’s Player of the Year 2017/18.
A League and PFA Team of the Year 2017/18.
PhD candidate researching the psychology of sports coaching (The only professional athlete in Australia undertaking a PhD).

Topics for Jamie Young

Experiences with depression
How I battled with depression and strategies I used to over come anxiety, negative thoughts, negative influences, and self-doubt.
Rebuilding my life
How anxiety and depression has lead me to have negative thoughts, anxiety, self-doubt, and feelings or anger.
My daily ritual
Strategies I used to orientate or centre myself on a daily basis.

Testimonials for Jamie Young

Jamie was professional, friendly and easy to work with. He was able to share his story while keeping the audience engaged with a few laughs here and there. We appreciate him working with us on this event.
SPAR Australia

Jamie’s journey in reaching international sporting success has created a self-driven, highly motivated, passionate individual. Jamie has an inspiring story you need to hear if you’re developing a team or class group. He will get everyone thinking about the power of a positive mindset, instil resilience and leave the room buzzing with energy. Whether it’s on the field or off the field, you know you’ll always get 100% from Jamie.
The Richards Group