Congratulations to Charlotte Aiken and Josh Whidborne for winning the British Junior Ice Dancing Championship for the second year running. Charlotte and Josh will be representing Great Britain at the ISU World Championships in South Korea in 2011. In 2010 Charlotte and Josh successfully defended their British title, Welsh Championship title and also won the International Santa Claus Cup in Budapest against 14 other leading European Couples.
Testimonials
Louise Ellis fully complies with the Data Protection Act and does not share, disclose or discuss personal information about clients or client groups unless it becomes a legal requirement to do so. In the event of these testimonials, Louise would like to thank these clients for sending in their written feedback and for sharing generic feedback on the quality of Louise’s service provision. This feedback covers a range of sports and its use is intended for other clients who require performance consultancy.
Gary Ablett
Liverpool Football Club
“All players when asked individually felt they needed some kind of sport psychology support, whether it be coping strategies or mental visualisation / preparation. All of Louise’s work was of benefit to our young players.”
Professional Fighter, Manchester
“I have found the __ ___________technique to be really helpful, they are making me feel more confident …I have found the ______________ technique really works for me. It helps me settle down and focus my mind on what I am trying to achieve. “(November 22nd, 2007)
” I found all the techniques you showed me of great use. 12th December, 2007)
“I won 1.31 into the first round. I found I was extremely calm and composed during the fight and found all the techniques useful, I used the ______________ during my warm up which I found help me concentrate on my skills as a fighter. I also found the _____________ technique extremely useful in helping me stay focused on the here and now, rather than get carried away with thinking about negatives. I basically concentrated on me and didn’t worry to much about my opponent and things out of my control. (21st April, 2008)
R. Lawson
Show jumper, Leeds
9th July, 2007: ” I’ve been doing all the things you suggested and the results are amazing. I did exactly what you said (even when it felt weird!)….Better concentration, more accurate, also able to stop negative thoughts. Our results in the ring have been great. We’ve been to 3 shows with Sid, jumped clear at first show in a 1.05 class, had a long wait before the class so it was good to see that what you suggested worked. Next show got third place in the 1.10 class, rode lovely…and then jumped the 1.20 class. This is the first time I’ve jumped this class and we did really well, no nerves and rode really well. Need to go back to trainer now to learn how to do a couple of technical things that came up with such a tricky track. It’s really good to be able to work on the technical things without the mental state affecting the outcome.
November, 2007:”Thank you for doing the report …I’ve done what you suggested, Janet (trainer) is noticing a real difference in my mental attitude, and so is Tim”.
S. Parker, Yorkshire. Equestrian athlete
After working with Louise I am now thinking more positively towards competition and training.. and has enabled me to control my negative thoughts. These positive actions transfer to my horse which gives him confidence about his work, my horse is a lot more submissive and his attitude is to work is more focused.
J. Shaw
GP and ‘Amateur golfer’. Yorkshire.
I am just emailing you to thank you once a again for helping me with my golf…especially with my putting. This year has been very successful for me, my handicap has reduced from 7 to 5. I have also won a few competitions in the process. Your techniques have been very successful…I find that I am so more confident and relaxed when playing. Thank you. (December, 2008)
A Martin
Futebol De Salao, Leeds
We have always found Louise’s work to be very enjoyable and worthwhile and we hope to be able to include the area of psychology at more of our sessions…we would have no hesitation recommending Louise to any sports club or organisation and feel confident that she would a valuable addition to any such group.” “Louise’s work with our young players has been particularly interesting to see and it has given many of our coaches a renewed insights into the benefits that this field can bring to performance levels.”
Equestrian athlete, Leeds
July 2009 
Louise worked with me to build up a set of techniques to re-structure my thought processes, giving me a positive attitude to what I do (not just my riding, but actually in all areas of my life!) I use these techniques every day, whether I’m training, competing or not riding at all. I have a whole new attitude to my sport but also to my work and other relationships and activities. I now understand how my whole way of thinking was affecting my training and competing and was hindering my performance.
K. Pemeberton and coach comment, Manchester
Greater Sport Manchester
Thank you for your workshop.. The feedback from your delegates on your workshop is excellent, you had lot’s of 5s which was ranked as excellent, asked if they enjoyed the workshop, one coach comment; “Extremely helpful and interesting and can be applied to own coaching.”
Feedback from coaches in Athletics, Football, Swimming, Gymnastics, Rugby.
D.Stafford
Lancashire County Water Polo & Swimming Association Swim Camp. 2004
I just wanted to thank you for your psychology workshop, the session was very helpful and got our coaches and swimmers thinking! Thank you.
Father of
U14 West Midlands and England Development Table Tennis player. 1999
Thanks for your help, you identified my son’s performance concerns and got straight to his performance issues. Thank you.
R & A Golf Bursar, Surrey
I found all of Louise’s work very helpful and interesting and it has increased my awareness and focus during training and competition.
A. G.
Semi Professional Tennis Player
Had some really good resuls last week and won 2 matches from when I was heavily down in one set so the ___________ worked and I kept my focus well. Cheers for your help once again.
Amateur Swimming Association
July 2009
The sport psychology course was “brilliant” I learnt a lot, the course was “very interesting” and I will be able to use what I have learned. “Excellent delivery” of information, very relevant.
Great content… it opened my mind..and I will be able to put into practice. Thanks.
