Paul Wylleman

Paul Wylleman is a Full Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) within the Department of Movement and Sport Sciences. He specializes in sport psychology, focusing on athlete mental health, dual career development, and elite performance optimization. His roles include serving as a sport psychologist for national teams (e.g., Flemish Swimming and Judo Federations) and advisor to organizations like the IOC Athlete Career project. He leads multidisciplinary teams addressing athlete well-being and transitions between sport and education.

• Affiliations: Brussels University Consultation Center Sport and Society, NOC*NSF (Dutch Olympic Committee)
• Research: Over 745 publications spanning 40 years, with notable contributions to mental training methodologies and dual career frameworks.
• Awards: Distinguished International Scholar Award (2017), Athlete Friendly Education Award (2022).

His work emphasizes holistic athlete development, including lifestyle management, career transitions, and 'coaching-the-coach' strategies. Key projects include EU-funded initiatives like the Good Game project promoting mental health in esports and the Dual Careers of Football Talents program.

Grants and collaborations span international bodies, with active involvement in policy-making for elite sport in Europe. He supervises over 167 academic works, mentoring future scholars and practitioners in sport science.