Staff Profile

Dan joined the School of Psychology as a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology in June 2023, bringing experience from previous roles at Durham University and the University of Winchester.

An HCPC-registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, Dan provides psychology support to Goalball UK’s High-Performance Pathway programme and consults with a variety of clients across the North East. He is also a Trustee for Brave Mind, a mental health charity dedicated to supporting the rugby community.

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

• British Psychological Society (BPS)
• American Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)
• European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC)
• International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP).
• International Society of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise (QRSE) - Acting Treasurer

Dan’s research explores multiple areas within Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, with a primary focus on high-performance environments and systems in elite sport organizations. His work examines how these settings shape individuals' professional experiences, with particular interest in self-care, professional quality of life, professional identity, mental well-being, and organizational support.

Dan is also interested in the application of Family Systems Theory within applied sport psychology practice and has a keen interest in qualitative methodologies to explore complex dynamics within sport and performance settings.

Dan teaches primarily on the MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology programme, specifically on Applied Sport and Performance Psychology (PSY8076), and Professional Development for Sport and Exercise Psychologists - (PSY8073). He also provides taught content for Undergraduate programmes within the School.

• Articles

  • Quartiroli A, Wagstaff CRD, Martin DRF, Tod D. A systematic review of professional identity in sport psychology. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology 2024, 17(1), 264-290.
  • Quartiroli A, Hunter H, Martin DRF. Self-care as the bedrock of ethical and competent service delivery: The practitioner's journey. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action 2023, 14(3), 145-157.
  • Quartiroli A, Martin DRF, Hunter H, Wagstaff CRD. A thematic-synthesis of self-care in sport psychology practitioners. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology 2023, (ePub ahead of Print).
  • Martin DRF, Quartiroli A, Wagstaff CRD. A Qualitative Exploration of Neophyte Sport Psychology Practitioners Self-Care Experiences and Perceptions. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology 2023, 35(5), 874-896.
  • Quartiroli A, Wagstaff CRD, Hunter H, Martin DRF. The identity of the sport psychology profession: A multinational perspective. Psychology of Sport and Exercise 2022, 102-140.
  • Martin DRF, Quartiroli A, Wagstaff CRD. An Exploration of Sport Psychology Professional Quality of Life in British Neophyte Practitioners. The Sport Psychologist 2021, 35(4), 329-339.

• Book Chapter

  • Quartiroli A, Martin DRF, Hunter H. Practising What We Preach: Self-Care as an Avenue for Effective Practice. In: Shanmuganathan-Felton, V; Smith, S, ed. Developing a Sport Psychology Consultancy: Toolkit for Students and Trainees. Routledge, 2023. In Preparation.