By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Explain the key scientific principles underpinning habit formation and consistency in sport performance.
• Identify the behavioural, environmental, and psychological factors that support or undermine consistent performance behaviours.
• Apply evidence-informed frameworks to design and embed effective performance habits within training and competition settings.
• Evaluate common barriers to consistency, including stress, fatigue, injury, and performance pressure, and select appropriate strategies to address them.
• Integrate habit-based approaches into coaching, rehabilitation, and performance programs to improve adherence and long-term outcomes.

Presented by Dr Sacha Fulton 

Sacha’s work is driven by her purpose to unlock potential and cultivate greatness, empowering clients to achieve their highest performance through an elite mindset and scientific approach to preparation. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, delivering engaging presentations on leadership, team performance, motivation, health, nutrition, and wellbeing. As an Accredited Sports Scientist, Sacha has supported athletes and teams at local, state, national, and Olympic levels, providing expert guidance in coaching, performance optimisation, and athlete development. She is frequently invited to share her expertise through podcasts, conferences, and panel discussions, and is known for her ability to translate complex scientific principles into practical strategies that drive measurable results. Sacha designs bespoke workshops and transformational programs tailored to the unique needs of her clients, combining research-backed methods with practical application to achieve tangible outcomes. She collaborates with corporate organisations, education providers, community groups, and elite sports programs, guiding them to prepare, perform, and excel in any context. Through her work, Sacha continues to inspire individuals and teams to embrace their potential, achieve excellence, and sustain high performance in both sport and life.

In high-performance sport, the greatest challenge is rarely knowing what to do—it is doing the right things consistently over time. Many athletes and teams struggle with fluctuating training quality, inconsistent behaviours under pressure, and difficulty sustaining performance across long seasons. This session addresses that gap by unpacking the science of consistency and how habits underpin durable, repeatable performance outcomes. 

Drawing on contemporary research from psychology, neuroscience, and high-performance sport, this session explores how habits are formed, reinforced, and disrupted, and why consistency is a stronger predictor of success than motivation or short-term intensity. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how stress, fatigue, environment, and context influence behaviour, and how these factors can either support or derail performance habits. 

The session will translate evidence into practical, field-ready strategies for coaches, practitioners, and performance staff. Participants can expect applied frameworks for building effective habits, tools for aligning daily behaviours with performance goals, and strategies to support athletes through disruption, injury, pressure, and performance slumps. The focus throughout is on practical application—helping professionals design systems and environments that make consistency easier, more robust, and more sustainable. 

For ESSA members, this session supports professional growth by strengthening the ability to influence behaviour change, enhance athlete adherence, and integrate habit-based approaches into training, rehabilitation, and performance programs. Participants will leave with actionable insights they can immediately apply in their practice to drive reliable, long-term performance gains.

Access to Webinar

You will be emailed a link to access the webinar approximately one hour prior to the scheduled start time. 

If you register but can’t attend the live session, your registration will automatically be transferred to the online activity, allowing you to complete it at your own convenience.

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Registration for this professional development will close at 12:00pm AEST, Wednesday, 1 July 2026.