Joost Pluijms

Joost Pluijms, PhD, is an experienced trainer and high-performance expert in the field of sports psychology and performance optimization. Since July 2018, Joost has been with BrabantSport as a trainer for the BrabantSport Academie, focusing on team development, performance under pressure, and sustainable balance. Joost also serves as a high-performance expert and regional expert for TeamNL at NOC*NSF, supporting top sports programs. Other roles include training at SpotlightPROFILE Nederland, ownership of a mental training and coaching business, and lecturing in applied psychology at Fontys University. Joost’s career includes significant contributions to sports teams, notably as a sport psychologist for NAC Breda and as an embedded scientist for the Dutch Sailing Team. With a PhD in Motor Learning & Performance and a Master’s in Sport Psychology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Joost combines academic expertise with extensive practical experience in enhancing athletic performance.