Phil Hillson
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Phil Hillson
@philhillson.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Son & Brother.
Lecturer in Sport Science at Anglia Ruskin University.
PhD student investigating the influence of social identity leadership on social mechanisms and outcomes for team sports players.
My views are my own x
Appalled at the tragic events yesterday in the wonderful city of Liverpool. My thoughts are with everyone affected, and particularly with @simon in his home city. Thankfully there have been no fatalities x
May 27, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I’m proud to research Social Identity in Sport, and to teach these applied concepts to my students.

Yesterday, at the final whistle in Liverpool, the commentary stated:

“For their people, with their people”.

Togetherness is powerful.
April 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
If only…
I missed this part
March 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Reposted by Phil Hillson
#BlueskyResistance #Voices4Victory #ProudBlur
Advertisement at a London bus stop. Ya gotta love the British…
February 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
All this needs is the Star Wars theme music….
February 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
More wisdom from @johnamaechi.apsintel.com 👏👏
My first college coach (Vanderbilt) didn’t believe in me one bit…but this piece of advice saved me more times than I could count:

“Sometimes when people tell you you can’t do something, you have to decide if you believe them, or believe in you.”
February 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Good morning,

I am seeking your support with a research study I am leading on. The link to the online questionnaire is here:

lnkd.in/efkThQyb

The study investigates the influence of social identity leadership on social support between teammates via team identification and felt understanding.
February 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Apple reject removal of DEI programmes 👏
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January 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Agreed
Starmer has a huge opportunity.

The UK must be a beacon of democracy, evidence led policy, rule of law, science, reliable news, toleration and moderation in a world of extremes. It’s his for the taking.
January 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Excellent. Hopefully many more will follow 👏
The University of Leeds has become the first Russell Group university to officially announce that it is quitting Elon Musk’s social media site X.

It will, however, be alive and well on Bluesky.

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
January 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
On the day a convicted felon, insurrectionist and rapist is inaugurated as President of America, I celebrate the life, teachings and philosophy of Dr King. On a day when the world is a darker place, I choose the light.
January 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Today’s early morning musing (though I should have been marking):

My research focus on social identity leadership promotes the ‘we’ and the ‘us’. However, my PhD challenges of completing the research/writing are always perceived as ‘me’ and ‘I’.

There is clearly a need for more coffee…
December 5, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Four World Titles.
I’m reflecting on the extent to which suggesting only the last three of them are valid is fastidious and ungracious.
Thoughts?
November 24, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Some of my former X connections have migrated over, but so many Social Identity in Sport researchers have yet to see the light.
As an academic and PhD student I’m hoping to find more like-minded or like-focused people. Shout out if you fit the mould 👍
November 23, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Fantastic example of ‘WE’ in action. A player has been sidelined all year through injury. She’s given court time at match point in the final game of her final year. The reaction of her teammates tells you everything. This is about all of ‘US’ not just some of us.

www.instagram.com/reel/DCcrv_O...
November 17, 2024 at 6:47 PM