Frode Moen

Frode Moen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on sports psychology, athlete development, and the interplay between sleep, stress, and performance in elite athletes. He has authored influential books such as Coaching Elite Junior Athletes and Hjernekraft: Mentale prosesser og mental trening, which explore mental training and coaching methodologies.

His work examines burnout prevention among coaches, the role of the coach-athlete relationship, and the effects of sleep interventions on athletic performance. Key research areas include sleep patterns in endurance athletes, the impact of stress and coping strategies during crises like the pandemic, and the efficacy of coaching education programs. Moen collaborates extensively with colleagues like Jan Arvid Haugan and Maria Hrozanova, producing studies published in journals like Frontiers in Psychology and Sports.

Publications highlight his interdisciplinary approach, bridging sports science, psychology, and education. His findings contribute to optimizing athlete well-being, enhancing coaching practices, and understanding performance-related variables in competitive sports.