Tony Westbury

Dr Tony Westbury is an Associate Professor at the School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University. His academic work focuses on sports psychology, athlete resilience, physical activity interventions, and talent development in diverse sports contexts.

• Specializes in athlete well-being and psychological resilience
• Supervises PhD and Master's students in sports science
• Contributes to research on rugby, triathlon, and cycling
• Active in evaluating behavioral change programs for mental health

His research spans from high-performance environments to community-based physical activity interventions. Key areas include understanding psychosocial hazards, junior-to-elite transitions, and stress management in sports. Articles highlight work on triathlon coaching, rugby culture transitions, and mental health benefits of cycling.

Tony serves as a supervisor for several doctoral projects, particularly in rugby coaching, soccer performance, and environmental factors in sports. He has secured grants for initiatives like the Scottish Cycling mountain biking trail therapy and the ALBA behavior change program.