“I might have some performance psychology support for individuals but... the best psychologist is the coach.”

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She is saying that individual mental support can help, but the coach is the most important psychologist for a player. In her view, coaching and day-to-day management do the most to shape a player's mindset.

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Originally said in English.

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About Emma Hayes

English football manager, born 1976

Emma Hayes is an English football manager and coach. She was born in 1976 and is the head coach of the United States women’s national team. Before that, she managed Chelsea Women from 2012 to 2024. At Chelsea, Hayes built one of the dominant teams in English women’s football, winning seven Women's Super League titles, including five in a row from 2020 to 2024. In 2024, she led the United States to Olympic gold in Paris and received the first Women's Johan Cruyff Trophy as the top coach in the women's game.

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