Women’s Empowerment: Sport and Psychology at UNYP

Yesterday at the University of New York in Prague (UNYP), we hosted Women’s Empowerment: Sport and Psychology, a roundtable organized in collaboration with the Český florbal Association and the Women’s Power platform. The event brought together leading athletes, coaches, psychologists, and students to explore how mental strength shapes success both in sport and beyond.

The 90-minute roundtable focused on a topic that is often underestimated in sport — the power of the mind.

We were honored to welcome :
🔷 Linda Fuchsová, silver medalist at the 2025 World Floorball Championships
🔷 Lucie Neumannová, UNYP student, professional athlete, and influencer
🔷 Jana Novotná, sports psychologist working with AC Sparta Prague
🔷 Lukáš Procházka, head coach of the Czech women’s national floorball team
🔷 Moderated by Nikola Katolická

Mental Strength Is a Skill That Can Be Trained

Together, the panelists explored:

• Mental preparation and performance pressure
• Injuries, setbacks, and identity beyond results
• Balancing sport, studies, and future careers
• Women’s empowerment in competitive environments

One of the most powerful moments came when the audience reflected on how many of us have projected confidence while doubting ourselves internally. The response made one thing clear: pressure is universal, but so is our ability to build resilience.

A key takeaway from the discussion is that mental strength is not a personality trait. It is a skill. And like any skill, it can be trained.

UNYP was honored to promote a dialogue taking place at the intersection of sport, psychology, and academic development.

Thank you to all speakers and partners for an open and inspiring discussion.