Andy has appeared regularly on television, on radio and in the press in the UK and Worldwide. He is a regular contributor for various leading media sources including BBC News and Newsnight, ITN, Sky News, Five News, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mirror, CNN, FourFourTwo, Mens Health, TalkSport. BBC World Service and Radio 4.
Andy has also appeared in documentaries and more light hearted entertainment programmes on TV and radio. He has written about mental performance for a number of publications including the Times, the Guardian, the Daily Mirror, the Daily Express and Inside United (the official Manchester United magazine) and has been a reqular feature writer for Fighting Fit and Cycling Plus magazines. He has also worked on a number of PR campaigns which align with his aim to promote the benefits of mental performance coaching both in sport and in the workplace. Andy has presented videos on sports performance, including a collaboration with Soccer Mindset Academy with whom he has created an online course for young players. He has presented two DVD's on mental performance for rugby coaching specialists RugbyCoachingVideos.com and has also featured in four books, One Track Mind: What Running 150 Miles In A Day Can Teach You About Life by Michael Stocks, the Kraken Opus Formula One Edition, My Cultured Left Foot by Musa Okwonga (nominated for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year) and The Best of Soccer Journal: The Art of Coaching by Jay Martin. For all media enquiries, please email info@thesportingmind.com or call +44 7771 936 802. Some of Andy's videos, interviews and articles are featured below: |
Videos
BBC 2 - The Premier League Show
"Escapology" - A discussion about the psychology of a relegation battle as the Premiership moves towards to final matches of the season
"Escapology" - A discussion about the psychology of a relegation battle as the Premiership moves towards to final matches of the season
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TRT World - Insight with Martin Stanford
"Fitness trackers, do they actually help support a healthy lifestyle and help you lose weight?" |
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Sky Living
Who'd be a billionaire |
BBC News
Jonathan Trott leaves the Ashes |
TED.com
The power of belief
The power of belief
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Channel 5 News
England loses the Ashes |
True Tube
Athletes under pressure |
ITV News
Ashes victory |
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Sportlobster TV
"Football careers go from bad to worse, quickly". Panel show hosted by Paul McVeigh with Jimmy Bullard and Leon McKenzie |
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Rugby Coaching Video
Negative belief system |
ITN News
Inside the Mind of Mourinho |
ITV 1
The truth about referees |
TV, radio, print and online
June 2021
The Times - Childhood sweethearts who have put WAGs image in the past
Fifteen years ago at the 2006 World Cup, the concept of the WAGs was cemented into the popular consciousness when pictures of the glamorous wives and girlfriends of England’s football stars were plastered across TV, print and online.
The Times - Childhood sweethearts who have put WAGs image in the past
Fifteen years ago at the 2006 World Cup, the concept of the WAGs was cemented into the popular consciousness when pictures of the glamorous wives and girlfriends of England’s football stars were plastered across TV, print and online.
October 2020
The Times - "No crowd encourages strikers to chance arm"
The absence of crowds certainly changes the dynamics of how Premier League players feel during a game.
The Times - "No crowd encourages strikers to chance arm"
The absence of crowds certainly changes the dynamics of how Premier League players feel during a game.
May 2020
British & Irish Lions Website - "The Story of Everest"
At 11 am on Saturday June 21 1997 Jim Telfer ushered into the team room the 11 forwards who had been selected in the squad for the first Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
British & Irish Lions Website - "The Story of Everest"
At 11 am on Saturday June 21 1997 Jim Telfer ushered into the team room the 11 forwards who had been selected in the squad for the first Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
September 2019
Daily Telegraph - "England and Australia face very different challenges to move on from emotion of Headingley"
Lance Klusener never wanted to watch the end of the 1999 World Cup semi-final, when a run-out eliminated South Africa after a tie. “I have never put it on,” Klusener said recently. “It's always on somewhere. So I have seen it numerous times… I was there. I don't need to watch it. I know what happened.”
Daily Telegraph - "England and Australia face very different challenges to move on from emotion of Headingley"
Lance Klusener never wanted to watch the end of the 1999 World Cup semi-final, when a run-out eliminated South Africa after a tie. “I have never put it on,” Klusener said recently. “It's always on somewhere. So I have seen it numerous times… I was there. I don't need to watch it. I know what happened.”
May 2019
ESPN - "Lionel Messi is Barcelona's diva in the best possible sense of the word"
Watch out for Lionel Messi's final goal. You'll see it in a high pressure match in which he has already scored once or twice: when it arrives, you'll notice that this goal is far more spectacular than the ones that came before it.
ESPN - "Lionel Messi is Barcelona's diva in the best possible sense of the word"
Watch out for Lionel Messi's final goal. You'll see it in a high pressure match in which he has already scored once or twice: when it arrives, you'll notice that this goal is far more spectacular than the ones that came before it.
September 2018
Yahoo - "Serena's Flushing Meadows meltdown"
Serena Williams' astonishing row with umpire Carlos Ramos at the US Open final overshadowed Naomi Osaka's maiden grand slam title.
Yahoo - "Serena's Flushing Meadows meltdown"
Serena Williams' astonishing row with umpire Carlos Ramos at the US Open final overshadowed Naomi Osaka's maiden grand slam title.
July 2018
The Guardian - "How the psychology of the England football team could change your life"
England players seem happier and more grounded - and much of the credit goes to psychologist Pippa Grange. What can the team's approach teach us all about facing fear and failure?
The Guardian - "How the psychology of the England football team could change your life"
England players seem happier and more grounded - and much of the credit goes to psychologist Pippa Grange. What can the team's approach teach us all about facing fear and failure?
March 2018
The Times - "Eddie Jones must keep players focused on the World Cup"
Andy's article for the Times about the next steps for the England cricket after losing 3 matches in a row in the Six Nations.
The Times - "Eddie Jones must keep players focused on the World Cup"
Andy's article for the Times about the next steps for the England cricket after losing 3 matches in a row in the Six Nations.
January 2018
Gridiron Magazine (Superbowl edition) - Getting your head in the game
How can players cope with the pressure of the Big Dance? Gridiron spoke to three psychologists about handling the mental side.
Gridiron Magazine (Superbowl edition) - Getting your head in the game
How can players cope with the pressure of the Big Dance? Gridiron spoke to three psychologists about handling the mental side.
April 2017
BBC2 The Premier League Show - "Escapology"
Interview discussing the psychological effects of the relegation battle on the teams at the bottom of the Premier League.
BBC2 The Premier League Show - "Escapology"
Interview discussing the psychological effects of the relegation battle on the teams at the bottom of the Premier League.
March 2017
The Daily Mail - "Caught in a spiral of fear"
With their heads scrambled, the players focused not on what to do right but on the dread of what else could go wrong. Here a leading mind guru identifies what Scotland must do to erase the horrors of Twickenham.
The Daily Mail - "Caught in a spiral of fear"
With their heads scrambled, the players focused not on what to do right but on the dread of what else could go wrong. Here a leading mind guru identifies what Scotland must do to erase the horrors of Twickenham.
September 2016
TRT World - "Insight with Martin Stanford"
Fitness trackers, do they actually help support a healthy lifestyle and help you lose weight?
TRT World - "Insight with Martin Stanford"
Fitness trackers, do they actually help support a healthy lifestyle and help you lose weight?
September 2016
The Sunday Post "Joey Barton could make a comeback like Cantona, say two leading sports psychologists"
IT was one of the most-shocking, most-extraordinary, moments British football has ever seen...
The Sunday Post "Joey Barton could make a comeback like Cantona, say two leading sports psychologists"
IT was one of the most-shocking, most-extraordinary, moments British football has ever seen...
August 2016
FC Business Magazine "The Soccer Mindset Academy"
Designed with the ethos of helping young players to master their thinking, Soccer Mindset Academy is a comprehensive 11-module video course, and it has been developed by one of the very best around, in Andy Barton. A leading light in mental performance coaching, Barton’s clientele over the past 15 years has included elite-level figures from the sporting arena, with TV, radio and print media often calling upon him for discussion on performance issues.
FC Business Magazine "The Soccer Mindset Academy"
Designed with the ethos of helping young players to master their thinking, Soccer Mindset Academy is a comprehensive 11-module video course, and it has been developed by one of the very best around, in Andy Barton. A leading light in mental performance coaching, Barton’s clientele over the past 15 years has included elite-level figures from the sporting arena, with TV, radio and print media often calling upon him for discussion on performance issues.
April 2016
TalkRADIO - Sam Delaney Drivetime
Andy was interviewed about Southampton manager Ronald Koeman's decision to give players weekly communication sessions
TalkRADIO - Sam Delaney Drivetime
Andy was interviewed about Southampton manager Ronald Koeman's decision to give players weekly communication sessions
April 2016
Daily Telegraph "London Marathon training: how to make the most of your last 48 hours before race day"
With the London Marathon's starting pistol only 48 hours away from being fired, runners the world over are preparing to descend on the UK capital to smash their personal bests, raise some money for charity and strive not to be overtaken by someone in fancy dress...
Daily Telegraph "London Marathon training: how to make the most of your last 48 hours before race day"
With the London Marathon's starting pistol only 48 hours away from being fired, runners the world over are preparing to descend on the UK capital to smash their personal bests, raise some money for charity and strive not to be overtaken by someone in fancy dress...
December 2015
L'Equipe "Mourinho c'etait ecrit"
Quelques mois après avoir remporté le titre de champion d'Angleterre, Chelsea n'a plus le sourire. Les Blues ont manqué leur début de saison et n'ont que quelques points d'avance sur le premier relégable de Premier League.
L'Equipe "Mourinho c'etait ecrit"
Quelques mois après avoir remporté le titre de champion d'Angleterre, Chelsea n'a plus le sourire. Les Blues ont manqué leur début de saison et n'ont que quelques points d'avance sur le premier relégable de Premier League.
November 2015
Le Monde "Mourinho en surchauffe"
Le « supporteurisme » a beau être une tradition en voie de disparition dans les tribunes anglaises, elles n’en gardent pas moins un sens inégalé de la vanne bien sentie.
Le Monde "Mourinho en surchauffe"
Le « supporteurisme » a beau être une tradition en voie de disparition dans les tribunes anglaises, elles n’en gardent pas moins un sens inégalé de la vanne bien sentie.
October 2015
Carp UK Magazine "Think yourself a better angler"
Can one of the country’s top sports psychologists help us catch more carp? Thom Airs went to find out...
Carp UK Magazine "Think yourself a better angler"
Can one of the country’s top sports psychologists help us catch more carp? Thom Airs went to find out...
October 2015
Men's Fitness "The big picture"
Does this terrify you?
Men's Fitness "The big picture"
Does this terrify you?
October 2015
Cycling Weekly "How does your personality affect your training?" Part 1 Part 2
The influence of physical attributes over sporting performance is obvious, but can your personality play just as great a part?"
Cycling Weekly "How does your personality affect your training?" Part 1 Part 2
The influence of physical attributes over sporting performance is obvious, but can your personality play just as great a part?"
October 2015
Timeoutdoors.com "Training your mind"
Training for a marathon - or any race - isn't just about the physical preparation. The mental aspect is arguably just as important, as Andy Barton explains.
Timeoutdoors.com "Training your mind"
Training for a marathon - or any race - isn't just about the physical preparation. The mental aspect is arguably just as important, as Andy Barton explains.
June 2015
Huffington Post "Wimbledon 2015: Andy Murray Uses Psychiatrist To Up His Game, But Can Therapy Really Make A Difference?"
Andy Murray may be a favourite to take home the title of Wimbledon Champion 2015, but he's found a way to keep a cool head.
Huffington Post "Wimbledon 2015: Andy Murray Uses Psychiatrist To Up His Game, But Can Therapy Really Make A Difference?"
Andy Murray may be a favourite to take home the title of Wimbledon Champion 2015, but he's found a way to keep a cool head.
May 2015
Daily Express "The hidden benefits of exercise: How working out fights wrinkles and boosts the brain"
We traditionally go to the gym in the hope of achieving sculpted abs, a pert bum and toned arms but working up a sweat has a whole host of other benefits too....
Daily Express "The hidden benefits of exercise: How working out fights wrinkles and boosts the brain"
We traditionally go to the gym in the hope of achieving sculpted abs, a pert bum and toned arms but working up a sweat has a whole host of other benefits too....
April 2015
The Guardian "How to run a marathon in your mind: 12 tips for winning the mental fight"
Whether you are steeling yourself for your first marathon or your 10th, 26.2 miles is a mental battle as well as a physical one. A mental performance coach, who has worked with Olympians and Premier League footballers, offers 12 pieces of advice....
The Guardian "How to run a marathon in your mind: 12 tips for winning the mental fight"
Whether you are steeling yourself for your first marathon or your 10th, 26.2 miles is a mental battle as well as a physical one. A mental performance coach, who has worked with Olympians and Premier League footballers, offers 12 pieces of advice....
April 2015
Sky Living "Who'd be a billionaire?"
Andy was a talking head on this Sky documentary series....
April 2015
Prima Magazine "Stay strong! Stick to healthy living 7-days a week"
Start the week with good intentions but find yourself a few days later doing the things you’d sworn off? It’s hard to get the willpower to motivate yourself day in, day out. Read on to find out some helpful tips for staying on that wagon. Will yourself a healthy living lifestyle day after day!....
March 2015
Psychologies Magazine "How to create positive associations with fitness"
Each month Amerley Ollennu tests the latest fitness trends and delves into the psychology of exercise to give you the tools to get and stay fit....
March 2015
Hello! Magazine "Top tips for doing less to achieve more in fitness"
Rather than working out until your body hurts, sleep expert Sally Margo and mental performance coach Andy Barton reveal their mind and body mantras to help you get in shape this spring....
July 2014
FourFourTwo Magazine "Fear!"
The knee-wobbling, heart-stopping, bum-squeaking emotion that turns the best into limp losers. But use it wisely and you'll be a winner at kick-off...
June 2014
Goal.com "Suarez needs help, claims sports psychologist"
The Uruguay striker has been handed a nine-game ban and a four-month suspension from all football-related activity, Andy Barton believes he should seek professional help...
June 2014
Daily Telegraph "World Cup 2014: The task facing England's sports psychiatrist Steve Peters as Uruguay await"
After the potentially upsetting defeat by Italy, the man charged with focusing England minds must concentrate on the positives ahead of Thursday's game...
June 2014
Goal.com "Suarez needs help"
The Uruguay striker has been handed a nine-game ban and a four-month suspension from all football-related activity, and Andy Barton believes he should seek professional help
June 2014
Yahoo Eurosport "Preparing players for World Cup success"
Now that the greatest sporting event on the planet is in full flow, we are finally getting to see the results of the many months of preparation to get the teams ready to perform in this high intensity, high pressure festival of football...
June 2014
Daily Express "Croatia have nothing to lose while the weight of a nation lies on Luiz Felipe Scolari"
The new craze of 'experience' events is replacing treadmills and plodding around in the park.
June 2014
Daily Express "Paint splatters, Zombies and neon: How to put more fun in your run"
The new craze of 'experience' events is replacing treadmills and plodding around in the park.
May 2014
Daily Telegraph "Psychiatrist Steve Peters must set his sights on lifting Liverpool's England World Cup contingent"
After Liverpool stumbled at Selhurst Park and Ronnie O’Sullivan lost at the Crucible, the man charged with focusing both turns his attentions to Brazil
April 2014
Cycling Plus Magazine "11 ways to spring clean your cycling."
It’s the time of year for getting rid of clutter, and that applies just as much to the bad habits holding back your cycling as to that sombrero you brought back from Benidorm…
April 2014
Champions Matchday Magazine "You'll win nothing with kids."
Or will you? Ian Hawkey explores the effect know-how has on a team's hopes of winnng the UEFA Champions League.
February 2014
Sportlobster TV "Footballers careers go from bad to worse, quickly."
Jimmy Bullard discusses the work he did with Andy Barton on his road back from serious injury when he was at Fulham.
January 2014
Sportlobster TV "What does a relegation fight do to the mind?"
Andy was interviewed with ex-Premiership footballers Paul McVeigh, Jimmy Bullard and Leon McKenzie for new sports social networking site Sportlobster discussing the fight to avoid relegation..
December 2013
Channel 5 News "England's cricketing demise"
Interview on what led to England's poor showing in the Ashes series.
November 2013
BBC World News "Jonathan Trott's departure from the Ashes series"
Interview on the stress involved in Test cricket and how to deal with it.
November 2013
BBC Newsnight "Does preordained genius realy exist"
Interview with Matthew Syed on whether being a talented 8 year old sports performer necessarily meants being a talented adult.
November 2013
Womens Fitness "Everything you always wanted to know about..."
...Running. Follow our experts' simple steps to running success and you can't fail to go the distance.
August 2013
Mens Fitness "Change your mind"
Can harnessing the tricks of sports psychology really give you mental superpowers? One MF writer rewires his brain to find out.
August 2013
Flipside "Have a word with yourself"
Thesportingmind.com's Mental Performance Consultant Andy Barton explains four key areas for self improvement.
July 2013
BBC World Service "Sportshour"
Feature on the State of Origin rugby league matches in Austrailia between New South Wales and Queensland.
Arise TV News "Oscar Pistorius"
Andy was interviewed by recently launched news channel Arise for a piece about the mental issues facing Oscar Pistorius as his trial approaches.
December 2012
Fighting Fit "Retrain your brain "
Fighting one foe is tough enough, but battling your own fears and doubts at the same time can be too much to handle. Paul Beasley delves into the mental side of combat sports to find out how the brain can be reprogrammed for optimum performance.
August 2012
BBC Interactive "London 2012: The Olympic also rans"
The elite athletes are racking up the golds at London 2012, but what about those who compete knowing they don't stand a chance?
August 2012
Reuters "Some athletes really do whistle while they work"
Trampolinists whistle, tennis players grunt and Chinese women's superheavyweight weightlifting champion Zhou Lulu screams "Fung shong!"
July 2012
BBC Radio 4 "Advantage Home"
Matthew Syed explores the puzzling but powerful phenomenon of home advantage in sport.
July 2012
Motorcycle News "What is it about winners?"
Opinion: Andy Barton Mental Performance Consultant..
June 2012
TEDx Sevenoaks "The Possibility of People"
Andy was asked to talk on the nature of belief and how it affects performance.
April/May 2012
Champions Magazine "A game of chance?"
Science has revolutionised football, but players and coaches are still in thrall to fortune.
March 2012
Daily Mail "I still have the hots for racing, says Raikkonen"
As rumours of a return to Formula One for Kimi Raikkonen began to gather pace, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo was asked for his thoughts.
March 2012
Shortlist Magazine "Driven by danger"
Are F1 drivers wired differently to the rest of us?
February 2012
Financial Times - "War of the Roses"
Crisis, what crisis? England, the reigning Six Nations champions, sit joint top of this year's table with two wins from two, taking the Red Rose to 12 wins from the past 15 games...
January 2012
CNN - "Aiming for gold"
Interview with Ben Wyatt and Matthew Syed on what it takes to gain success in the sports arena.
January 2012
Daily Express - "Show them your are in control"
IF you feel you are in the right, as Patrice Evra does, you can stand up to abuse from the crowd. The criticism is less likely to hurt.
November 2011
Blogtalkradio - "Mental toughness- the elite mindset"
Interview with Chris Thomas on what it takes to get the elite sports mindset.November 2011
November 2011
British Eventing Life - "Mental toolbox."
Andy Barton is a mental performance consultant who works with many of the leading sports performers from the UK and around the world through his clinic ‘The Sporting Mind’ (www.thesportingmind.com). Andy’s clients include some of the country’s leading equestrians.
October 2011
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat - "How strict discipline has helped Wales at the World Cup."
On Monday morning, the England squad flew home from New Zealand, their hopes of making it to a third Rugby World Cup final in a row in ruins...
August 2011
Shortlist Magazine - "The psyche of a champion (Pages 44-45)"
The difference between Olympic gold and silver can be the smallest margin. But, finds Andrew Dickens, that vital fraction isn't always down to ability.
June 2011
FIFA.com - "Away-day anxiety all in the head."
'Win your home games' has long been a favourite saying in football, with the school of thought being that winning in front of your own fans and avoiding defeat on the road will lead you to success...
April 2011
Men's Health - "Head strong"
Gain the mental muscle of five sporting champions - and discover the mind tricks guaranteed to build a winning mentality..
April 2011
CNN - Interview with Kate Giles
Andy was interview for CNN Sports News discussing the incident of Wayne Rooney swearing into the television cameras and whether there has been an increase such incidents in recent years.
April 2011
Fighting Fit Article - "Motivation: How to build the drive to succeed as a fighter"
Very few sports require so many hours of training for such short and infrequent bursts of action as boxing and martial arts. Mental performance consultant Andy Barton explores the types of motivation and goal setting that are most likely to lead you to achieving your dream - eventually!
March 2011
Stylist Magazine - "Rise of the competitive woman"
More women are taking up extreme physical pursuits than ever before. Stylist explores the trend for pushing yourself to the max.
November 2010
Cycling Weekly - "Four ways to get your race head on"
Psychology is the final frontier when it comes to sporting performance, so how do the pros get in the right head space?
November 2010
Fighting Fit Magazine - "How to learn faster"
Becoming a well-rounded fighter requires a lengthy apprenticeship, but by training smart you can learn the techniques of the trade more quickly.
October 2010
Running Fitness Magazine - "Rediscover your running mojo"
We all know life is a rollercoaster and that during the lows we sometimes have to sacrifice 'me time'. If life has thrown your running off-kilter, Tina Chantrey explains how to get back into your routine.
October 2010
Daily Mirror - "Rooney: It's over"
Manager breaks his silence and shocks football world.
August 2010
Cycling Weekly - "10 reasons why you're not getting any fitter"
You're flying high, you feel great and you're cutting huge chunks off you previous times. However, there is going to come a time when you hit that wall....
July 2010
CNN - "Net them young"
A short documentary looking at the difficulties facing young footballers from around the world as they look to make it at the biggest stage of them all, the Premier League
July 2010
BBC Persia - "The effects of music on athletic performance"
Interview with Mehdi Beigi for BBC Persia television.
June 2010
BBC World Service - "Sportsworld Sunday"
Andy was a guest on Russell Fuller's show from South Africa with Brad Friedel and Stuart Pearce discussing the pyschology behind penalty shoot-outs.
May 2010
Champions League Final Programme - "Head Coaches"
In their quest to inspire their players to win the European crown, managers have called upon Barack Obama, Rudyard Kipling and golf.
May 2010
Shortlist Magazine - "The mental pressures of a World Cup captaincy"
We speak to mental performance consultant Andy Barton to discover the strains associated with that armband.
April 2010
Daily Telegraph - "London Marathon: 'Give up? I'd rather die trying'"
Laura Donnelly meets some of the people who have overcome physical and mental trauma to run this week's London Marathon.
April 2010
CNN - "Tiger's return to the Masters"
Andy was interviewed by CNN for a feature on Tiger Woods' return to the Masters.
March 2010
Running Fitness Magazine - "Getting High"
The benefit running has on your heart and overall fitness levels are widely acknowledged. Yet ardent runners will tell you of the existence of less palpable effects they also encounter.
February 2010
CNN - "Is your boss a 'Special One'?"
The success achieved by Portuguese soccer coach Jose Mourinho suggests that his players would not just run through a brick wall for him, they'd happily march through an obstacle course full of them to earn his respect.
February 2010
Sport Magazine - "Head Coach"
Inter Milan's pouting prince Jose Mourinho is the master of mind games. Sport asked Andy Barton and Mourinho's biographer and Times' chief football commentator Patrick Barclay to shine a light on the mind of 'The Special One'.
December 2009
CNN - "Benitez on the brink: a psychological profile of Liverpool's manager
Festive cheer can be thin on the ground in the lead up to Christmas with an extra dose of stress heaped upon business managers already grappling with icy financial conditions and potentially bleak New Year prospects.
November 2009
CNN - "Mind games: Touchline pyschology"
The latest round of Champions League matches finds a string of top European managers on the verge of being dumped out of the competition - a failure that could cost them their job.
November 2009
BBC Radio Wales -"The Radio Wales Phone-In"
Andy was a guest with Olympic Gold Medallist Darren Campbell and Dr Russell Holden on Jason Mohammed's Radio Wales Phone-In.
September 2009
BBC Interactive - "Why do sportsmen cheat?"
High profile cases of cheating and gamesmanship have dominated the back pages in recent weeks, but why do competitiors feel compelled to seek an unfair advantage?
September 2009
The Times - "England hope for seventh time lucky"
Imagine a mid-table Barclays Premier League side, say Wigan Athletic or Bolton Wanderers, losing Manchester United and then being asked to play them again a couple of days later...
August 2009
Time Magazine - "Is 13 too young to sail around the world solo?"
A Dutch court placed a 13-year old girl in temporary custody on Friday, Aug. 28th, after her parents insisted on supporting her bid to become the youngest person to sail around the world solo...
July 2009
True Tube - "Pressure Point"
Jo Ankier was running towards Olympic gold. Andy Barton knows what happens when the pressure is on.
May 2009
Champions League Final Programme - "The big day"
Early afternoon in Moscow on UEFA Champions League final day, less than a football pitch length away from Red Square, the lobby of the Grand Ritz Carlton was teeming. And there, in among the flow of guests and visitors, fans, journalists, staff scurrying from one request to another, were the Chelsea FC squad...
March 2009
Mind Games - Player psychology for Rugby.
Mind Games - Coach pyschology for Rugby.
Andy has filmed two DVDs for specialist rugby training DVD producers RugbyCoachingVideos.com
January 2009
FourFourTwo - "Captains: Do they really matter?"
When Fabio Capello was preparing to name his England skipper last year, the nation got itself into a bit of a tizz. But was it all a big fuss over nothing?
August/September 2008
Champions Magazine - "The paranormal history of football"
Are games decided by tactics - or witchdoctors, star signs and premonitions? Exploring areas professionals don't like to discuss, Martin Rosser encounters Zidane, Rooney and Einstein.
August 2008
Five News - "Sports psychology"
A report into the factors that can help or hinder young sports performers from achieving success.
June 2008
BBC Interactive - "The art of taking a penalty"
"Penalties are a marriage of technique and mentality." That is the verdict of sports psychologist Andy Barton on the seemingly simple task of sending the ball past a goalkeeper and into the net from just 12 yards out.
June 2008
Castrol Performance Index - "Mind over matter"
Castrol Index mental performance consultant Andy Barton reveals why goal celebrations, positive thinking and smiling faces could be key to success this year...
June 2008
Castrol Performance Index - "Coaches on the couch"
Castrol Index's mental perfomance consultant, Andy Barton on why mind games and the colour yellow could be the key to winning Euro 2008...
February 2008
BBC2 - "Sportsround"
Interview with Lizzie Greenwood on the 6 nations rugby
December 2007
Kraken Opus - Formula One Edition
Interview about the mental qualities of a Formula One driver.
October 2007
Daily Mail - "Inside the tortured mind of our hero Jonny Wilkinson"
He places the ball, steps back and sideways. For a few moments he stands, slightly bent, legs a shoulder width apart, hands clasped, eyes focused.
October 2007
Setanta Sports - "Experts warn Hamilton to stay focused"
Two of England's leading performance coaches have warned Lewis Hamilton he must keep his focus firmly on the track or else he runs the risk of missing out on the Formula 1 world title.
October 2007
The Sun - "The title is on ice."
Supercool Lewis has the mental strength to be F1 champion, a top mind coach said yesterday.
October 2007
The Times - "Keep your imagination under control in head-to-head duels"
Chris Griggs seeks some advice on the different mental approach required to succeed at matchplay.
September 2007
Musa Okwonga - "A cultured left foot"
Andy was interviewed for this excellent book on the eleven elements required for footballing greatness. The book was subsequently nominated for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.
September 2007
FourFourTwo Magazine - "Outside Right"
Oldham Athletic take a chance on former jailbird Lee Hughes.
August 2007
England vs Germany Official Programme - "The whole 12 yards"
With five wins from six shoot-outs, Germany are the undisputed world penalty champions. But why?
August 2007
Two Wheels Only - "The Comfort Zone"
The key to over-coming mental blocks is to focus on the positive, not the negative aspects of a situation.
May 2007
Sky News Radio
Interview with Alex Feeney on the run-in for the Premiership title.
April 2007
Daily Mail - "Mourinho the kind of mind games"
Jose Mourinho has successfully taken the pressure off his players by putting the spotlight on himself again, according to top mind coach Andy Barton.
April 2007
Sporting Life - "Psychologist backs Jose outburst."
Chelsea a chasing the quadruple but the focus is on boss Mourinho rather than his players.
March 2007
Sky One - "When Nerves Attack"
Andy was interviewed for this documentary on the phenomenon of choking in sport as part of Sky's excellent Sport Uncovered series.
March 2007
BBC Radio 1Extra - "Praying for a win"
Andy was interviewed for this radio documentary about the power of prayer at Portsmouth Football Club, presented by former Chelsea player Gavin Peacock.
March 2007
BBC World Service - "Fast Track"
Andy was interviewed by Ben Wyatt discussing the power of psychology in sport.
March 2007
Inside United - "Can body language tell us who will win the league?"
Mind coach Andy Barton puts the bosses on the couch.
December 2006
BBC2 Newsnight - "When sports stars crack"
Andy was a guest on Newsnight with Jeremy Paxman discussing the mental issues affecting England's cricketers in Australia.
December 2006
Daily Mirror - "How to get over it"
Andy wrote an article giving some advice for England's long-suffering cricket fans.
December 2006
Sky News - "Under Pressure"
Andy was a guest on Sky News discussing the pressures faced by England's cricket team.
December 2006
Men's Health Magazine - "Why are we so aggressive?"
Our continuing exploration of the male psyche uncovers the science behind our lairy gene and reveals the path to peace, self control and emotional balance.
November 2006
The Times - "Frontline bowler suffers attack of nerves"
When England asked Stephen Harmison to meet and greet Australia's opening batsmen at Lord's in 2005, it seemed as if they had found the perfect way to introduce themselves to their opponents...
November 2006
Health & Fitness Magazine - "Workout Boosters"
As the cold weather draws in, it's easy to let summer fitness resolutions slip. Keep your motivation up with these top tips from Johanna Legh.
October 2006
Sky One - "When sports stars see red"
Andy featured in this light hearted look at some of the moments in sport where sportspeople lose their cool. Other contributors included Mark Lawrenson, Peter Schmeichel, Matt Dawson, Martin Offiah, Willie Carson and Nigel Winterburn.
October 2006
Cosmopolitan - "Fast track to success"
Success is a mind game. Andy Barton shows you how to get gold in life, love and the locker room, with confidence coaching for champs.
September 2006
Sky News Radio - Interview with Alex Feeney
Andy was interviewed by Alex Feeney at Sky News discussing psychological issues that are affecting sportspeople today.
September 2006
ITV1 - "Call me a cabbie"
Andy worked with Janet Street-Porter to assist her with her mental strategies for learning street names in her quest to become a London cabbie.
June 2006
TalkSport - "John Gaunt morning show"
Andy was a guest on John Gaunt's show discussing the WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) issue during the World Cup.
May 2006
Professional Motorsport World - "Personnel Best"
Providing your team members with incentives is just one way to help improve their performance. PMW talks to four motivational experts.
March 2006
ITV1 - "The truth about referees"
A documentary about the problems referees face in football today, with other contributions from David Beckham and Anders Frisk.
March 2006
The Daily Telegraph - "Gym'll fix it? No, just reach for the stairs."
Lucy Atkins on a lifestyle approach to exercise that takes the sweat out of getting fit.
March 2006
ITV Evening News - "The mind of Mourinho"
A commentary on the mental strategies of Jose Mourinho ahead of the second leg of the Champions League fixture with Barcelona.
March 2006
Sky News - "Andy Murray"
A report on Andy Murray becoming the British Number One tennis player.
December 2005
FourFourTwo Magazine - "The hit parade"
Football used to be full of honest fellas who'd kick you all day and drink with you all night. Now, they'll dive to get you sent off and can't take a tackle. When did the game change?...
October 2005
TalkSport - "Howard Hughes show"
Andy was a guest on Howard Hughes' show discussing human potential.
October 2005
Health & Fitness Magazine - "Virtual Triumphs"
Whether it's climbing Everest on a stepper or racing on a treadmill, in-gym challenges can motivate and reward, says Johanna Legh...
September 2005
The Times - "How to... deal with failure"
It's how you bounce back that really matters...
September 2005
ITV News Report - "The Ashes"
An interview about the mental approach taken by the England cricket team to win back the Ashes.
September 2005
Men's Fitness Magazine - "The 50 best running tips ever"
Whether you are a trembly kneed beginner or a foot-sore veteran, it's never too late to learn more about the world's oldest form of fitness...
July 2005
Dance Gazette - "Be very afraid"
Suffer from stage fright? Lydnsey Winship looks for a cure...
June 2005
Men's Fitness Magazine - "Think like a winner"
Hitting peak physical condition is one thing, but you'll need to train your mind to go that fraction faster, run that extra mile or squeeze out that one last lift. The world's top mind coaches reveal how...
May 2005
ITV News - "The Champions League"
The mental factors that enabled Liverpool to come back from being three goals down to win the Champions League Final.
April 2005
The Times - "Bowyer finds few to appreciate his brand of madness"
David O'Leary once defended Lee Bowyer during his tumultuous time at Leeds United by saying that the tea ladies loved him. Away from his caffeine-addled backers, however, people from various walks of life were quick to admonish the errant midfield player and conclude that not everything in black and white makes sense...
April 2005
ZDF News (Germany) - "Jose Mourinho"
An interview with ZDF News Channel in Germany leading up to Chelsea's Champions League match with Bayern Munich. Andy was asked to comment on Jose Mourinho's mental strategies.
April 2005
TalkSport Radio - "Afternoon show"
Andy was asked to comment on a bizarre tirade by Jose Mourinho about the perceived injustices of European football.
February 2005
Health & Fitness Magazine - "Kickstart your fitness"
Need a motivation boost to help you reach your fitness goals? Whether you are a beginner or you have reached a plateau, Johanne Legh has tips to help you stay positive and focused all year round...
February 2005
The Times - "Paul to exploit the powers of positive thinking"
The short walk from centre stage at Twickenham to the replacements' bench must have felt long and inglorious for Henry Paul, like a batsman dismissed for a duck returning to the pavilion amid a deafening silence. Hauled off in the 26th minute against Australia in November, the humiliation inflicted on Paul by Andy Robinson, the England Head Coach was so public. So how can Robinson now expect Paul to give his best?...
Sky Living "Who'd be a billionaire?"
Andy was a talking head on this Sky documentary series....
April 2015
Prima Magazine "Stay strong! Stick to healthy living 7-days a week"
Start the week with good intentions but find yourself a few days later doing the things you’d sworn off? It’s hard to get the willpower to motivate yourself day in, day out. Read on to find out some helpful tips for staying on that wagon. Will yourself a healthy living lifestyle day after day!....
March 2015
Psychologies Magazine "How to create positive associations with fitness"
Each month Amerley Ollennu tests the latest fitness trends and delves into the psychology of exercise to give you the tools to get and stay fit....
March 2015
Hello! Magazine "Top tips for doing less to achieve more in fitness"
Rather than working out until your body hurts, sleep expert Sally Margo and mental performance coach Andy Barton reveal their mind and body mantras to help you get in shape this spring....
July 2014
FourFourTwo Magazine "Fear!"
The knee-wobbling, heart-stopping, bum-squeaking emotion that turns the best into limp losers. But use it wisely and you'll be a winner at kick-off...
June 2014
Goal.com "Suarez needs help, claims sports psychologist"
The Uruguay striker has been handed a nine-game ban and a four-month suspension from all football-related activity, Andy Barton believes he should seek professional help...
June 2014
Daily Telegraph "World Cup 2014: The task facing England's sports psychiatrist Steve Peters as Uruguay await"
After the potentially upsetting defeat by Italy, the man charged with focusing England minds must concentrate on the positives ahead of Thursday's game...
June 2014
Goal.com "Suarez needs help"
The Uruguay striker has been handed a nine-game ban and a four-month suspension from all football-related activity, and Andy Barton believes he should seek professional help
June 2014
Yahoo Eurosport "Preparing players for World Cup success"
Now that the greatest sporting event on the planet is in full flow, we are finally getting to see the results of the many months of preparation to get the teams ready to perform in this high intensity, high pressure festival of football...
June 2014
Daily Express "Croatia have nothing to lose while the weight of a nation lies on Luiz Felipe Scolari"
The new craze of 'experience' events is replacing treadmills and plodding around in the park.
June 2014
Daily Express "Paint splatters, Zombies and neon: How to put more fun in your run"
The new craze of 'experience' events is replacing treadmills and plodding around in the park.
May 2014
Daily Telegraph "Psychiatrist Steve Peters must set his sights on lifting Liverpool's England World Cup contingent"
After Liverpool stumbled at Selhurst Park and Ronnie O’Sullivan lost at the Crucible, the man charged with focusing both turns his attentions to Brazil
April 2014
Cycling Plus Magazine "11 ways to spring clean your cycling."
It’s the time of year for getting rid of clutter, and that applies just as much to the bad habits holding back your cycling as to that sombrero you brought back from Benidorm…
April 2014
Champions Matchday Magazine "You'll win nothing with kids."
Or will you? Ian Hawkey explores the effect know-how has on a team's hopes of winnng the UEFA Champions League.
February 2014
Sportlobster TV "Footballers careers go from bad to worse, quickly."
Jimmy Bullard discusses the work he did with Andy Barton on his road back from serious injury when he was at Fulham.
January 2014
Sportlobster TV "What does a relegation fight do to the mind?"
Andy was interviewed with ex-Premiership footballers Paul McVeigh, Jimmy Bullard and Leon McKenzie for new sports social networking site Sportlobster discussing the fight to avoid relegation..
December 2013
Channel 5 News "England's cricketing demise"
Interview on what led to England's poor showing in the Ashes series.
November 2013
BBC World News "Jonathan Trott's departure from the Ashes series"
Interview on the stress involved in Test cricket and how to deal with it.
November 2013
BBC Newsnight "Does preordained genius realy exist"
Interview with Matthew Syed on whether being a talented 8 year old sports performer necessarily meants being a talented adult.
November 2013
Womens Fitness "Everything you always wanted to know about..."
...Running. Follow our experts' simple steps to running success and you can't fail to go the distance.
August 2013
Mens Fitness "Change your mind"
Can harnessing the tricks of sports psychology really give you mental superpowers? One MF writer rewires his brain to find out.
August 2013
Flipside "Have a word with yourself"
Thesportingmind.com's Mental Performance Consultant Andy Barton explains four key areas for self improvement.
July 2013
BBC World Service "Sportshour"
Feature on the State of Origin rugby league matches in Austrailia between New South Wales and Queensland.
Arise TV News "Oscar Pistorius"
Andy was interviewed by recently launched news channel Arise for a piece about the mental issues facing Oscar Pistorius as his trial approaches.
December 2012
Fighting Fit "Retrain your brain "
Fighting one foe is tough enough, but battling your own fears and doubts at the same time can be too much to handle. Paul Beasley delves into the mental side of combat sports to find out how the brain can be reprogrammed for optimum performance.
August 2012
BBC Interactive "London 2012: The Olympic also rans"
The elite athletes are racking up the golds at London 2012, but what about those who compete knowing they don't stand a chance?
August 2012
Reuters "Some athletes really do whistle while they work"
Trampolinists whistle, tennis players grunt and Chinese women's superheavyweight weightlifting champion Zhou Lulu screams "Fung shong!"
July 2012
BBC Radio 4 "Advantage Home"
Matthew Syed explores the puzzling but powerful phenomenon of home advantage in sport.
July 2012
Motorcycle News "What is it about winners?"
Opinion: Andy Barton Mental Performance Consultant..
June 2012
TEDx Sevenoaks "The Possibility of People"
Andy was asked to talk on the nature of belief and how it affects performance.
April/May 2012
Champions Magazine "A game of chance?"
Science has revolutionised football, but players and coaches are still in thrall to fortune.
March 2012
Daily Mail "I still have the hots for racing, says Raikkonen"
As rumours of a return to Formula One for Kimi Raikkonen began to gather pace, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo was asked for his thoughts.
March 2012
Shortlist Magazine "Driven by danger"
Are F1 drivers wired differently to the rest of us?
February 2012
Financial Times - "War of the Roses"
Crisis, what crisis? England, the reigning Six Nations champions, sit joint top of this year's table with two wins from two, taking the Red Rose to 12 wins from the past 15 games...
January 2012
CNN - "Aiming for gold"
Interview with Ben Wyatt and Matthew Syed on what it takes to gain success in the sports arena.
January 2012
Daily Express - "Show them your are in control"
IF you feel you are in the right, as Patrice Evra does, you can stand up to abuse from the crowd. The criticism is less likely to hurt.
November 2011
Blogtalkradio - "Mental toughness- the elite mindset"
Interview with Chris Thomas on what it takes to get the elite sports mindset.November 2011
November 2011
British Eventing Life - "Mental toolbox."
Andy Barton is a mental performance consultant who works with many of the leading sports performers from the UK and around the world through his clinic ‘The Sporting Mind’ (www.thesportingmind.com). Andy’s clients include some of the country’s leading equestrians.
October 2011
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat - "How strict discipline has helped Wales at the World Cup."
On Monday morning, the England squad flew home from New Zealand, their hopes of making it to a third Rugby World Cup final in a row in ruins...
August 2011
Shortlist Magazine - "The psyche of a champion (Pages 44-45)"
The difference between Olympic gold and silver can be the smallest margin. But, finds Andrew Dickens, that vital fraction isn't always down to ability.
June 2011
FIFA.com - "Away-day anxiety all in the head."
'Win your home games' has long been a favourite saying in football, with the school of thought being that winning in front of your own fans and avoiding defeat on the road will lead you to success...
April 2011
Men's Health - "Head strong"
Gain the mental muscle of five sporting champions - and discover the mind tricks guaranteed to build a winning mentality..
April 2011
CNN - Interview with Kate Giles
Andy was interview for CNN Sports News discussing the incident of Wayne Rooney swearing into the television cameras and whether there has been an increase such incidents in recent years.
April 2011
Fighting Fit Article - "Motivation: How to build the drive to succeed as a fighter"
Very few sports require so many hours of training for such short and infrequent bursts of action as boxing and martial arts. Mental performance consultant Andy Barton explores the types of motivation and goal setting that are most likely to lead you to achieving your dream - eventually!
March 2011
Stylist Magazine - "Rise of the competitive woman"
More women are taking up extreme physical pursuits than ever before. Stylist explores the trend for pushing yourself to the max.
November 2010
Cycling Weekly - "Four ways to get your race head on"
Psychology is the final frontier when it comes to sporting performance, so how do the pros get in the right head space?
November 2010
Fighting Fit Magazine - "How to learn faster"
Becoming a well-rounded fighter requires a lengthy apprenticeship, but by training smart you can learn the techniques of the trade more quickly.
October 2010
Running Fitness Magazine - "Rediscover your running mojo"
We all know life is a rollercoaster and that during the lows we sometimes have to sacrifice 'me time'. If life has thrown your running off-kilter, Tina Chantrey explains how to get back into your routine.
October 2010
Daily Mirror - "Rooney: It's over"
Manager breaks his silence and shocks football world.
August 2010
Cycling Weekly - "10 reasons why you're not getting any fitter"
You're flying high, you feel great and you're cutting huge chunks off you previous times. However, there is going to come a time when you hit that wall....
July 2010
CNN - "Net them young"
A short documentary looking at the difficulties facing young footballers from around the world as they look to make it at the biggest stage of them all, the Premier League
July 2010
BBC Persia - "The effects of music on athletic performance"
Interview with Mehdi Beigi for BBC Persia television.
June 2010
BBC World Service - "Sportsworld Sunday"
Andy was a guest on Russell Fuller's show from South Africa with Brad Friedel and Stuart Pearce discussing the pyschology behind penalty shoot-outs.
May 2010
Champions League Final Programme - "Head Coaches"
In their quest to inspire their players to win the European crown, managers have called upon Barack Obama, Rudyard Kipling and golf.
May 2010
Shortlist Magazine - "The mental pressures of a World Cup captaincy"
We speak to mental performance consultant Andy Barton to discover the strains associated with that armband.
April 2010
Daily Telegraph - "London Marathon: 'Give up? I'd rather die trying'"
Laura Donnelly meets some of the people who have overcome physical and mental trauma to run this week's London Marathon.
April 2010
CNN - "Tiger's return to the Masters"
Andy was interviewed by CNN for a feature on Tiger Woods' return to the Masters.
March 2010
Running Fitness Magazine - "Getting High"
The benefit running has on your heart and overall fitness levels are widely acknowledged. Yet ardent runners will tell you of the existence of less palpable effects they also encounter.
February 2010
CNN - "Is your boss a 'Special One'?"
The success achieved by Portuguese soccer coach Jose Mourinho suggests that his players would not just run through a brick wall for him, they'd happily march through an obstacle course full of them to earn his respect.
February 2010
Sport Magazine - "Head Coach"
Inter Milan's pouting prince Jose Mourinho is the master of mind games. Sport asked Andy Barton and Mourinho's biographer and Times' chief football commentator Patrick Barclay to shine a light on the mind of 'The Special One'.
December 2009
CNN - "Benitez on the brink: a psychological profile of Liverpool's manager
Festive cheer can be thin on the ground in the lead up to Christmas with an extra dose of stress heaped upon business managers already grappling with icy financial conditions and potentially bleak New Year prospects.
November 2009
CNN - "Mind games: Touchline pyschology"
The latest round of Champions League matches finds a string of top European managers on the verge of being dumped out of the competition - a failure that could cost them their job.
November 2009
BBC Radio Wales -"The Radio Wales Phone-In"
Andy was a guest with Olympic Gold Medallist Darren Campbell and Dr Russell Holden on Jason Mohammed's Radio Wales Phone-In.
September 2009
BBC Interactive - "Why do sportsmen cheat?"
High profile cases of cheating and gamesmanship have dominated the back pages in recent weeks, but why do competitiors feel compelled to seek an unfair advantage?
September 2009
The Times - "England hope for seventh time lucky"
Imagine a mid-table Barclays Premier League side, say Wigan Athletic or Bolton Wanderers, losing Manchester United and then being asked to play them again a couple of days later...
August 2009
Time Magazine - "Is 13 too young to sail around the world solo?"
A Dutch court placed a 13-year old girl in temporary custody on Friday, Aug. 28th, after her parents insisted on supporting her bid to become the youngest person to sail around the world solo...
July 2009
True Tube - "Pressure Point"
Jo Ankier was running towards Olympic gold. Andy Barton knows what happens when the pressure is on.
May 2009
Champions League Final Programme - "The big day"
Early afternoon in Moscow on UEFA Champions League final day, less than a football pitch length away from Red Square, the lobby of the Grand Ritz Carlton was teeming. And there, in among the flow of guests and visitors, fans, journalists, staff scurrying from one request to another, were the Chelsea FC squad...
March 2009
Mind Games - Player psychology for Rugby.
Mind Games - Coach pyschology for Rugby.
Andy has filmed two DVDs for specialist rugby training DVD producers RugbyCoachingVideos.com
January 2009
FourFourTwo - "Captains: Do they really matter?"
When Fabio Capello was preparing to name his England skipper last year, the nation got itself into a bit of a tizz. But was it all a big fuss over nothing?
August/September 2008
Champions Magazine - "The paranormal history of football"
Are games decided by tactics - or witchdoctors, star signs and premonitions? Exploring areas professionals don't like to discuss, Martin Rosser encounters Zidane, Rooney and Einstein.
August 2008
Five News - "Sports psychology"
A report into the factors that can help or hinder young sports performers from achieving success.
June 2008
BBC Interactive - "The art of taking a penalty"
"Penalties are a marriage of technique and mentality." That is the verdict of sports psychologist Andy Barton on the seemingly simple task of sending the ball past a goalkeeper and into the net from just 12 yards out.
June 2008
Castrol Performance Index - "Mind over matter"
Castrol Index mental performance consultant Andy Barton reveals why goal celebrations, positive thinking and smiling faces could be key to success this year...
June 2008
Castrol Performance Index - "Coaches on the couch"
Castrol Index's mental perfomance consultant, Andy Barton on why mind games and the colour yellow could be the key to winning Euro 2008...
February 2008
BBC2 - "Sportsround"
Interview with Lizzie Greenwood on the 6 nations rugby
December 2007
Kraken Opus - Formula One Edition
Interview about the mental qualities of a Formula One driver.
October 2007
Daily Mail - "Inside the tortured mind of our hero Jonny Wilkinson"
He places the ball, steps back and sideways. For a few moments he stands, slightly bent, legs a shoulder width apart, hands clasped, eyes focused.
October 2007
Setanta Sports - "Experts warn Hamilton to stay focused"
Two of England's leading performance coaches have warned Lewis Hamilton he must keep his focus firmly on the track or else he runs the risk of missing out on the Formula 1 world title.
October 2007
The Sun - "The title is on ice."
Supercool Lewis has the mental strength to be F1 champion, a top mind coach said yesterday.
October 2007
The Times - "Keep your imagination under control in head-to-head duels"
Chris Griggs seeks some advice on the different mental approach required to succeed at matchplay.
September 2007
Musa Okwonga - "A cultured left foot"
Andy was interviewed for this excellent book on the eleven elements required for footballing greatness. The book was subsequently nominated for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.
September 2007
FourFourTwo Magazine - "Outside Right"
Oldham Athletic take a chance on former jailbird Lee Hughes.
August 2007
England vs Germany Official Programme - "The whole 12 yards"
With five wins from six shoot-outs, Germany are the undisputed world penalty champions. But why?
August 2007
Two Wheels Only - "The Comfort Zone"
The key to over-coming mental blocks is to focus on the positive, not the negative aspects of a situation.
May 2007
Sky News Radio
Interview with Alex Feeney on the run-in for the Premiership title.
April 2007
Daily Mail - "Mourinho the kind of mind games"
Jose Mourinho has successfully taken the pressure off his players by putting the spotlight on himself again, according to top mind coach Andy Barton.
April 2007
Sporting Life - "Psychologist backs Jose outburst."
Chelsea a chasing the quadruple but the focus is on boss Mourinho rather than his players.
March 2007
Sky One - "When Nerves Attack"
Andy was interviewed for this documentary on the phenomenon of choking in sport as part of Sky's excellent Sport Uncovered series.
March 2007
BBC Radio 1Extra - "Praying for a win"
Andy was interviewed for this radio documentary about the power of prayer at Portsmouth Football Club, presented by former Chelsea player Gavin Peacock.
March 2007
BBC World Service - "Fast Track"
Andy was interviewed by Ben Wyatt discussing the power of psychology in sport.
March 2007
Inside United - "Can body language tell us who will win the league?"
Mind coach Andy Barton puts the bosses on the couch.
December 2006
BBC2 Newsnight - "When sports stars crack"
Andy was a guest on Newsnight with Jeremy Paxman discussing the mental issues affecting England's cricketers in Australia.
December 2006
Daily Mirror - "How to get over it"
Andy wrote an article giving some advice for England's long-suffering cricket fans.
December 2006
Sky News - "Under Pressure"
Andy was a guest on Sky News discussing the pressures faced by England's cricket team.
December 2006
Men's Health Magazine - "Why are we so aggressive?"
Our continuing exploration of the male psyche uncovers the science behind our lairy gene and reveals the path to peace, self control and emotional balance.
November 2006
The Times - "Frontline bowler suffers attack of nerves"
When England asked Stephen Harmison to meet and greet Australia's opening batsmen at Lord's in 2005, it seemed as if they had found the perfect way to introduce themselves to their opponents...
November 2006
Health & Fitness Magazine - "Workout Boosters"
As the cold weather draws in, it's easy to let summer fitness resolutions slip. Keep your motivation up with these top tips from Johanna Legh.
October 2006
Sky One - "When sports stars see red"
Andy featured in this light hearted look at some of the moments in sport where sportspeople lose their cool. Other contributors included Mark Lawrenson, Peter Schmeichel, Matt Dawson, Martin Offiah, Willie Carson and Nigel Winterburn.
October 2006
Cosmopolitan - "Fast track to success"
Success is a mind game. Andy Barton shows you how to get gold in life, love and the locker room, with confidence coaching for champs.
September 2006
Sky News Radio - Interview with Alex Feeney
Andy was interviewed by Alex Feeney at Sky News discussing psychological issues that are affecting sportspeople today.
September 2006
ITV1 - "Call me a cabbie"
Andy worked with Janet Street-Porter to assist her with her mental strategies for learning street names in her quest to become a London cabbie.
June 2006
TalkSport - "John Gaunt morning show"
Andy was a guest on John Gaunt's show discussing the WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) issue during the World Cup.
May 2006
Professional Motorsport World - "Personnel Best"
Providing your team members with incentives is just one way to help improve their performance. PMW talks to four motivational experts.
March 2006
ITV1 - "The truth about referees"
A documentary about the problems referees face in football today, with other contributions from David Beckham and Anders Frisk.
March 2006
The Daily Telegraph - "Gym'll fix it? No, just reach for the stairs."
Lucy Atkins on a lifestyle approach to exercise that takes the sweat out of getting fit.
March 2006
ITV Evening News - "The mind of Mourinho"
A commentary on the mental strategies of Jose Mourinho ahead of the second leg of the Champions League fixture with Barcelona.
March 2006
Sky News - "Andy Murray"
A report on Andy Murray becoming the British Number One tennis player.
December 2005
FourFourTwo Magazine - "The hit parade"
Football used to be full of honest fellas who'd kick you all day and drink with you all night. Now, they'll dive to get you sent off and can't take a tackle. When did the game change?...
October 2005
TalkSport - "Howard Hughes show"
Andy was a guest on Howard Hughes' show discussing human potential.
October 2005
Health & Fitness Magazine - "Virtual Triumphs"
Whether it's climbing Everest on a stepper or racing on a treadmill, in-gym challenges can motivate and reward, says Johanna Legh...
September 2005
The Times - "How to... deal with failure"
It's how you bounce back that really matters...
September 2005
ITV News Report - "The Ashes"
An interview about the mental approach taken by the England cricket team to win back the Ashes.
September 2005
Men's Fitness Magazine - "The 50 best running tips ever"
Whether you are a trembly kneed beginner or a foot-sore veteran, it's never too late to learn more about the world's oldest form of fitness...
July 2005
Dance Gazette - "Be very afraid"
Suffer from stage fright? Lydnsey Winship looks for a cure...
June 2005
Men's Fitness Magazine - "Think like a winner"
Hitting peak physical condition is one thing, but you'll need to train your mind to go that fraction faster, run that extra mile or squeeze out that one last lift. The world's top mind coaches reveal how...
May 2005
ITV News - "The Champions League"
The mental factors that enabled Liverpool to come back from being three goals down to win the Champions League Final.
April 2005
The Times - "Bowyer finds few to appreciate his brand of madness"
David O'Leary once defended Lee Bowyer during his tumultuous time at Leeds United by saying that the tea ladies loved him. Away from his caffeine-addled backers, however, people from various walks of life were quick to admonish the errant midfield player and conclude that not everything in black and white makes sense...
April 2005
ZDF News (Germany) - "Jose Mourinho"
An interview with ZDF News Channel in Germany leading up to Chelsea's Champions League match with Bayern Munich. Andy was asked to comment on Jose Mourinho's mental strategies.
April 2005
TalkSport Radio - "Afternoon show"
Andy was asked to comment on a bizarre tirade by Jose Mourinho about the perceived injustices of European football.
February 2005
Health & Fitness Magazine - "Kickstart your fitness"
Need a motivation boost to help you reach your fitness goals? Whether you are a beginner or you have reached a plateau, Johanne Legh has tips to help you stay positive and focused all year round...
February 2005
The Times - "Paul to exploit the powers of positive thinking"
The short walk from centre stage at Twickenham to the replacements' bench must have felt long and inglorious for Henry Paul, like a batsman dismissed for a duck returning to the pavilion amid a deafening silence. Hauled off in the 26th minute against Australia in November, the humiliation inflicted on Paul by Andy Robinson, the England Head Coach was so public. So how can Robinson now expect Paul to give his best?...
