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Professor Brendan Cropley is a Professor in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education at the University of South Wales, serving as Head of the Football Research Center in Wales. His research focuses on football, reflective practice, sports coaching, and mental health. He holds roles as External Examiner for MRes Sport at Nottingham Trent University, Coaching Science Research Sub-Group Lead at the Welsh Institute of Performance Science, and External Examiner for The Premier League's Elite Coach Apprenticeship Scheme.
Education:
- PhD in Sport Psychology, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (2009)
- MSc Sport & Exercise Science, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (2003)
- BSc PE & Sport Science, Loughborough University (2001)
Research Interests:
- Football performance, player development, and well-being
- Reflective practice in professional development
- Sports coaching and life skills development
- Mental health in athletes and coaches
Awards:
- Recipient of the 2017 award for integrating youth life skills into coach education qualifications
Projects & Grants:
- Leading the Football Research Center collaboration with the Welsh Football Association
- Current projects include exploring effective coach education in European football and examining stress in sport psychology practitioners
Labs/Initiatives: Part of the Sport and Exercise Research and Innovation Group, driving multidisciplinary research in sport sciences.
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