David Hendry

David Hendry is an Assistant Professor in the Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation Department at Northumbria University. His research focuses on the psychology of expert performance and athlete development in sport, particularly exploring perceptual-motor-cognitive factors influencing decision-making and the role of non-cognitive traits like grit, motivation, and deliberate practice in achieving sports expertise.

• Academic Affiliation: Northumbria University
• Key Research Themes: Expertise development, grit's role in athletic success, gender differences in sport participation
• Methodologies: Longitudinal studies, scoping reviews, and applied sport psychology frameworks

Publications span topics like youth athlete development strategies, elite soccer player skill acquisition, and challenges faced by women in competitive sports. His work emphasizes bridging psychological theory with practical coaching applications.