The coaches of the French national basketball team use Teleport IN in their mental preparation: Interview with Dr. Mauraine Carlier
During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the French men's basketball team benefited from cutting-edge support, notably thanks to advances in virtual reality (VR). At the heart of this preparation, Dr. Mauraine Carlier, psychologist and scientific director at Teleport IN , played a key role by integrating innovative protocols designed to optimize the mental performance of coaches and athletes.
A path of excellence
Dr. Carlier, who began her work with elite athletes during her doctoral studies, possesses a rich and diverse background. She collaborated with Grégory Dupont, former physical trainer for LOSC Lille, and continued her research with eminent figures such as Professor Panteleimon Ekkekakis and Professor Yvonne Delevoye-Turrell. Together, they developed a theoretical model of performance and exercise tolerance, which directly influenced her approach to supporting the French national basketball team, in partnership with Dr. Geoffrey Wandji, founder of Doc4Sport.
VR in the service of mental performance
When asked about integrating virtual reality into her protocols, Dr. Carlier emphasized the unique advantages of this technology. "Virtual reality can be used anywhere, anytime," she explained. This flexibility allows for the rapid and effective implementation of mental health rituals for athletes, a crucial element for their performance.
A protocol kept partly secret
The protocol developed by Dr. Carlier is based on regularity, a fundamental pillar of mental health. While the precise details remain confidential, she specifies that the techniques used are scientifically validated and designed to strengthen mental health through repetition and ritualization. "These exercises, although simple to integrate, have a profound long-term impact," she explains.
A promising future for virtual reality
Regarding the future of virtual reality, Dr. Carlier is optimistic. "VR is applicable in so many ways that its contribution to sports psychology is undeniable," she states. This complementary tool allows for the effective management of pain and inner conflicts , while strengthening the mental fortitude of athletes, regardless of their location.
In conclusion, Dr. Mauraine Carlier's work at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games demonstrates how innovation, particularly through virtual reality, can transform the mental preparation of elite athletes. Her approach continues to pave the way for new, more effective training methods adapted to the contemporary challenges of elite sport.
