Dr Michael Passaportis
drmikepasso.bsky.social
Dr Michael Passaportis
@drmikepasso.bsky.social
Lecturer in Sport Psychology @SussexUni
Mental Skills Coach
Sport and Exercise Psychologist in Training
Researching human thriving in elite sport
Ex-pro rugby player
Now back in Cape Town

www.michaelpassaportis.com
Reflecting on the Sport Psych for Coaches training I delivered in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Working with such dedicated and knowledgeable coaches was amazing - the kind of work that reminds you why you do what you do.
September 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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I do not speak on this much but think this sums up my thoughts well. I am okay with opposition - but be specific.
February 7, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This is an amazing achievement and opportunity for one of our country’s top referees. 👏🏻💪🏻

zimsportlive.co.zw/pazani-to-ma...
Pazani to make history in Women's Six Nations - ZimsportLive
By Zim Sport Live Writer Zimbabwe’s trailblazing rugby match official Precious Pazani will become the first African referee outside of South Africa to referee a match in the Women’s Six Nations when s...
zimsportlive.co.zw
December 22, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Reposted by Dr Michael Passaportis
Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪
There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.

A Place of Joy.
December 3, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Reposted by Dr Michael Passaportis
"A city's priorities become as clear as the spaces they choose to maintain in the winter."

Content done with @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Reposted by Dr Michael Passaportis
This is actually the most accurate description of LinkedIn I've ever seen.
December 1, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Here we used ethnography to explore how Olympic sport organisations create high performance environments that promote thriving. We found prioritising relationships based on openness, understanding, and trust fostered higher levels of well-being and performance. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Creating an environment for thriving: An ethnographic exploration of a British decentralised Olympic and Paralympic Sport Organisation
The aims of this study were to explore the features of the athletic environment that influence thriving within a British Olympic and Paralympic sport …
www.sciencedirect.com
November 25, 2024 at 4:48 PM
I am a researcher in sport and performance psychology, with a particular interest in the interconnectivity of performance and well-being of athletes in elite sport environments. My research to date has explored thriving in UK Olympic Sport Organisations
November 25, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Really exciting to see the momentum building on here and the community of sport and exercise psychologists and researchers growing! I’ve been lurking a while, so I guess it’s time to make a few posts!
November 25, 2024 at 2:48 PM