Paul Hughes HCPC CPsychol is a UK-based Sport Psychologist. He worked with his first shooter (Air Pistol) in 2008 and has worked exclusively in shooting sports since 2014. Paul led a team of Sport Psychologists for the GBR Olympic & Paralympic World Class Programmes 2014-2022. He attended and supported GBR shooters/coaches at 1 Paralympics and 3 Olympic Games (Rio, Tokyo and Paris). The focus was on developing a high-performance culture and assisting shooters and coaches in performing under pressure.

Paul has worked as on independent Sport Psychologist in shooting since 2022, delivering his sport psychology method to shooters via his Shooting Mindset Academy online platform. He continues to support elite shooters 1:1 in pursuit of success at LA 2028 and beyond.