About Me

I’m Naoya Nagata, an educator and researcher specializing in sport and performance psychology. My research focuses on performance enhancement, caring & task-involving climate, and attention control.

Performance enhancement involves improving performance, particularly among athletes and coaches, by utilizing mental performance skills.

Caring & task-involving climate refers to creating a supportive environment that promotes participation and the improvement of sport skills.

Attentional control involves engaging in optimal attentional processes, particularly attentional focus and divided attention.

In addition to my university teaching and research, I provide consultation services in the field of sports, supporting both athletes and coaches. I have worked with a wide range of clients—from high school to national-level athletes, and across both individual and team sports. To enhance performance and improve participants’ overall experience, I apply scientific knowledge and evidence-based methods tailored to each client’s needs.

Education

• M.P.E., Tokai University, 2008
• B.P.E., Tokai University, 2006
• Completed Doctoral Coursework (withdrew before dissertation), Chukyo University, 2014
• Completed Doctoral Coursework (withdrew before dissertation), Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 2020

Work experience

• Associate Professor
  • Institute of Physical Education, Keio University
    Assistant Professor → (2023)
    Research Associate → (2017)

Credentials

• Certified Senior Mental Training Consultant in Sport, JSSP
• Certified Coach Developer, Japan Sport Association
• Certified Coach Developer, Japan Basketball Association
• Certified Coach-B, Japan Basketball Association

Professional Experiences

• Mental Performance Coach
  • Team Leader
    Psychological Support Team, Japan Paralympic Committee 2019 - 2013
  • Sport Psychology Staff
    Multi-Support House for Japan National Team, Asian Para Games Incheon 2014

  • Sport Psychology Staff
    Japan National Team Headquater, Asian Youth Para Games Dubai 2017 & Bahrain 2021

    Consultation services have been provided to a wide range of clients across various fields.

• Coach Developer
  • A & B Class Coach Develoer, Japan Basketball Association
  • Coach Developer, Japan Sport Association

Publications

  Please refer to my ORCID or Researchmap (Japanese) profile.