mental_diff's profile picture. 🇩🇪 | 27 | M. Sc. sport psychology

💼 Sport Psychologist @mental_diff 
💼 Head of @ESBD_Verband Academy
📍 Certif. by @asp_sportpsycho
📍 Certif. by DGSF e.V.

Eric Pooch

@mental_diff

🇩🇪 | 27 | M. Sc. sport psychology 💼 Sport Psychologist @mental_diff 💼 Head of @ESBD_Verband Academy 📍 Certif. by @asp_sportpsycho 📍 Certif. by DGSF e.V.

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Let me welcome you to the 🎮 esport psychology group @fepsac2024 🎮 consisting of esport practitioners and scientists from around the globe. What an honor it was to meet every single one of you 🫶 Meet you all again in Romania at #fepsac2026

mental_diff's tweet image. Let me welcome you to the

🎮 esport psychology group @fepsac2024 🎮

consisting of esport practitioners and scientists from around the globe. 
What an honor it was to meet every single one of you 🫶

Meet you all again in Romania at #fepsac2026

Rede.

"I really learned this year how important preparation and mindset is there’s very talented players that just don’t play to the level on stage I didn’t realise how important preparation and mindset was in that aspect that’s the most I grew this year by far" 🎙️Jojopyun…

itsBruxelles's tweet image. "I really learned this year how important preparation and mindset is

there’s very talented players that just don’t play to the level on stage

I didn’t realise how important preparation and mindset was 
in that aspect that’s the most I grew this year by far"

🎙️Jojopyun…


Eric Pooch reposted

💬 New esports survey! Coaches in esports work hard for their teams and careers, often without a roadmap. In this study, we want to check in and see where support might help. If you’re a current, LFT or former coach, I’d be grateful for your time 🫶 🔗 vub.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_89…

MatthewJWatson's tweet image. 💬 New esports survey!

Coaches in esports work hard for their teams and careers, often without a roadmap. In this study, we want to check in and see where support might help.

If you’re a current, LFT or former coach, I’d be grateful for your time 🫶

🔗 vub.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_89…

Eric Pooch reposted

Weg frei für die Gemeinnützigkeit des E-Sport – ein Meilenstein für #Gaming, #Jugendförderung und #Vereinsarbeit in 🇩🇪! Das hat die #Bundesregierung im Kabinett beschlossen. Sie setzt damit einen Punkt aus dem Koalitionsvertrag um. Nun muss die Regelung in den Bundestag. #esport

bmftr_bund's tweet image. Weg frei für die Gemeinnützigkeit des E-Sport – ein Meilenstein für #Gaming, #Jugendförderung und #Vereinsarbeit in 🇩🇪! Das hat die #Bundesregierung im Kabinett beschlossen. Sie setzt damit einen Punkt aus dem Koalitionsvertrag um. Nun muss die Regelung in den Bundestag. #esport

Eric Pooch reposted

Nach sieben Jahren Warten wird der eSport 2026 gemeinnützig. Das gab der game e.V. in einer gemeinsamen Mitteilung mit dem @ESBD_Verband und @LSB_NRW bekannt. Der ESBD konnte kritische Passagen des Referenten-Entwurfs der Realität anpassen. kicker.de/historischer-t…


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Wir teilen die Position (unten verlinkt) des ESBD, des game und des LSB NRW und empfehlen den Verantwortlichen auf Bundesebene, nochmals in den Dialog mit den Fachverbänden zu gehen, um dringend notwendige Anpassungen vorzunehmen. esportbund.de/neues-zur-geme…



Eric Pooch reposted

However, according to game - the German Games Industry Association, the E-Sport-Bund Deutschland e.V. (ESBD) and the Landessportbund Nordrhein-Westfalen, this approach is ineffective and causes more problems than it solves. @ESBD_Verband @game_verband gamesmarket.global/business/espor…

GamesMarkt's tweet image. However, according to game - the German Games Industry Association, the E-Sport-Bund Deutschland e.V. (ESBD) and the Landessportbund Nordrhein-Westfalen, this approach is ineffective and causes more problems than it solves. @ESBD_Verband @game_verband 

gamesmarket.global/business/espor…

Eric Pooch reposted

Quick, insightful takeaways from our esports review for researchers and practitioners in 6 slides:

IsmaPedraza's tweet image. Quick, insightful takeaways from our esports review for researchers and practitioners in 6 slides:
IsmaPedraza's tweet image. Quick, insightful takeaways from our esports review for researchers and practitioners in 6 slides:
IsmaPedraza's tweet image. Quick, insightful takeaways from our esports review for researchers and practitioners in 6 slides:
IsmaPedraza's tweet image. Quick, insightful takeaways from our esports review for researchers and practitioners in 6 slides:

Happy to share our new paper🤗: The Psychology of Esports: Trends, Challenges & Future Directions. We map where the science is now and what’s next for performance & well-being in esports. Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.psyc…

IsmaPedraza's tweet image. Happy to share our new paper🤗:
The Psychology of Esports: Trends, Challenges & Future Directions.
We map where the science is now and what’s next for performance & well-being in esports. Read here 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.psyc…


Bin heute auf dem @ESBD_Verband Netzwerktreffen West und morgen auf der @gamescom Freu mich auf euch 😘

mental_diff's tweet image. Bin heute auf dem @ESBD_Verband Netzwerktreffen West und morgen auf der @gamescom 

Freu mich auf euch 😘

Eric Pooch reposted

Zusammen mit der @BERGISCHE laden wir im Rahmen der gamescom herzlich ein zum: „Games@work Meetup – Recruiting, Employer Branding und gesundes Arbeiten durch Gaming“ Anmeldung: Wer dabei sein möchte, schickt eine kurze E-Mail an [email protected].

ESBD_Verband's tweet image. Zusammen mit der @BERGISCHE laden wir im Rahmen der gamescom herzlich ein zum: „Games@work Meetup – Recruiting, Employer Branding und gesundes Arbeiten durch Gaming“
 
Anmeldung: Wer dabei sein möchte, schickt eine kurze E-Mail an sandra.kilian@esportbund.de.

Very passionate and motivated peer 💪

💬With my recent announcements I thought it's good to clarify my situation a bit... Currently active as HC for @8sinsesports and Sport Psych for @AMGamingCS2 both part-time projects for me. Enjoying both a lot and nothing bad to say, fully commited to give my best. However as I…

RupertHoop's tweet image. 💬With my recent announcements I thought it's good to clarify my situation a bit...

Currently active as HC for @8sinsesports and Sport Psych for @AMGamingCS2 both part-time projects for me. Enjoying both a lot and nothing bad to say, fully commited to give my best.

However as I…


Eric Pooch reposted

Are you a female esports player? We’re exploring how players experience and manage both the good (like joy and excitement) and the bad (like frustration, anger) during gameplay. Talking about it can help us better understand female players' experiences, and maybe help you…


"I dont think any qualifications are required" 🤓 This is unfortunately the state we are in. Thank you @MatthewJWatson for this study! ❤️

How do you become a good coach in esports? 📈 We explored the views of players, coaches, and team staff on exactly this. What counts and who gets taken seriously provoked strong (and some conflicting) views! @DrMikeTrotter @SylvainLaborde_ @TomLeeder 🔗 mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/7…

MatthewJWatson's tweet image. How do you become a good coach in esports? 📈

We explored the views of players, coaches, and team staff on exactly this. What counts and who gets taken seriously provoked strong (and some conflicting) views!

@DrMikeTrotter @SylvainLaborde_ @TomLeeder
🔗 mdpi.com/2227-7102/15/7…


Eric Pooch reposted

🗣️Call for Proposals 🎮2025 Esports Research Network Conference ⏲️Nov. 12–14 🛜72hr Continuous Online Global Event ☀️Follow the Sun 🌐Americas-EMEA-Asia/Pacific ℹ️Info: esportsresearch.net/ernc25-call-fo… 📨Submit Proposal: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… ⏳Due: Aug. 1 😇Excited to Co-host!

DrSethJenny's tweet image. 🗣️Call for Proposals

🎮2025 Esports Research Network Conference

⏲️Nov. 12–14

🛜72hr Continuous Online Global Event

☀️Follow the Sun

🌐Americas-EMEA-Asia/Pacific

ℹ️Info: esportsresearch.net/ernc25-call-fo…

📨Submit Proposal: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

⏳Due: Aug. 1

😇Excited to Co-host!

Eric Pooch reposted

🎮 Gamers in Belgium and beyond - we want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete this health survey from @esportshealth Your input will help shape free resources to promote player health in gaming and esports 💪🧠 #EsportsHealth #EsportsResearch

We're nearly halfway to our goal of 500 responses to our esports health survey! Thanks to all participants so far!! 🫶 The survey covers sleep, exercise, diet and more and is open to players from all games, regions and levels. Pls take part or share if you can ☺️ #EHealthPlus



After 3 intense days at the #aspsportpsychology congress at #Bochum, full of learnings, insights, and great conversations, I’m heading back inspired. Thank you @Oli_Leis for representing #esports. Next year I will do an esport workshop. No doubt about that! See you soon ✌️

mental_diff's tweet image. After 3 intense days at the #aspsportpsychology congress at #Bochum, full of learnings, insights, and great conversations, I’m heading back inspired. Thank you @Oli_Leis for representing #esports. Next year I will do an esport workshop. No doubt about that! See you soon ✌️

Eric Pooch reposted

Unser Vizepräsident des E-Sport-Verband Niedersachsens ist vor allem glücklich über die Konstellation der Gründungsmitglieder 🔴⚪ 🗣 Björn @benke_bj #esport #niedersachsen #esportnds

esportnds's tweet image. Unser Vizepräsident des E-Sport-Verband Niedersachsens ist vor allem glücklich über die Konstellation der Gründungsmitglieder 🔴⚪

🗣 Björn @benke_bj

#esport #niedersachsen #esportnds

Eric Pooch reposted

😄 Would be lovely if everyone who sees this message could fill in this short questionnaire, to help improve esports! ➡️uwlax.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eV… Takes about 10 minutes, if you don't have the time right now than please repost 😎 @MTM_Jon


Eric Pooch reposted

Please support us with 5 minutes of your time to gather data on health in esports - regardless of game or skill level. This will help us develop free resources for the community. Sharing is appreciated!👾 unipark.de/uc/esports_hea…

Hello gamers! Can you help? We could use a few more responses to our survey on health and physical activity 💙 All the info we collect will support the creation of free health promotion resources for the esports community 🔗 unipark.de/uc/esports_hea… #EHealthPlus



Eric Pooch reposted

Wir suchen ehrenamtliche Unterstützung in der ESBD-Akademie im Bereich Vereinsmanagement – ca. 5h/Woche, remote und mit vielen spannenden Einblicken in den E-Sport. 🎮✨ Mehr Informationen findest du auf unserer Website unter: esportbund.de/jobs/

ESBD_Verband's tweet image. Wir suchen ehrenamtliche Unterstützung in der ESBD-Akademie im Bereich Vereinsmanagement – ca. 5h/Woche, remote und mit vielen spannenden Einblicken in den E-Sport. 🎮✨

Mehr Informationen findest du auf unserer Website unter: esportbund.de/jobs/

Eric Pooch reposted

⚠️ We are looking for esports players, coaches, managers, analysts etc. to provide us with their perceptions of + experiences with Sport Psychology. NO previous experience of working with a Sport Psychologist is required to take part. SURVEY HERE👉: uwlax.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eV…


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