Tottenham Hires Sport Psychologist After Coach Says Team Needs Mental Change

Tottenham Hotspur has posted job openings for sport psychology positions, including a lead psychologist role for their men's first team. The move comes after head coach Roberto de Zerbi publicly stated the team needs to "change the mentality."

The club is also hiring an Academy Sport Psychologist to work with younger players. This person will create and deliver psychology programs specifically for academy players and staff.

Sport psychologists help athletes deal with pressure, build confidence, and improve focus during games. Many professional teams now use them regularly.

Tottenham's decision suggests the coaching staff believes mental challenges are holding the team back. The timing coincides with De Zerbi's comments about needing a mentality shift at the North London club.