#93 - Matt Mcgregor AFL Player Association psychologist
Channel: High Performance Content for AFL Staff & Athletes
Date: 2022-01-06

Prior to this role, he worked at Hawthorn FC, port Adelaide, Western Bulldogs, st. Kilda, cricket aus, and Olympic individuals/teams. Matt is an experienced Psychologist with an extensive history of working in the sports industry with individuals, teams, and organizations. Skilled in Sports Psychology, Mental Health and well-being, Sports Management, Coaching, and Performance Psychology. He is a strong community and social services professional with a Ph.D., Master's degree, and Certificate of Practice in Clinical Neuropsychotherapy focused in Neuropsychotherapy from Medicos.

Highlights from the episode:

00:09  People who influenced him early in his career
00:45  Things footballers need to start practicing for their mental health
01:55  Biggest challenges in his career
03:09  Advice for dealing with trauma and self-care
04:05  Highlights of his career
05:16  Fave movie or TV series that impacted him

Matt McGregor is an AFL Player Association psychologist. He was influenced by academic mentors at Victoria University in Australia. McGregor emphasizes the importance of mental health and well-being for athletes, including understanding personal values and strengths. He faced significant challenges dealing with the deaths of three athletes he worked with, emphasizing the intense relationships formed in sports. McGregor practices self-care through activities like meditation, exercise, and ensuring he eats and sleeps well.

People mentioned:

- Phil Hughes
- David Williams
- Lisa Stevens
- Travis Boak
- John Mccarthy
- Hannah Davis
- Shaun Burgoyne
- Mark Anderson

Connect Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mcgregor-8b541820/