The aim of the study was to examine and reflect on the learning experiences of a neophyte sport psychologist. Over a 9-week applied internship the first author kept a reflective diary that followed Boud's (2001) three elements of journal writing. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (Smith & Osborn, 2003) of the data identified 11 themes from the diary, 8 of which were contextualized in 3 self-narrative accounts, including the working environment, anxiety, confidence, being a performer, being a learner, relationships, feedback and practical content. Reflecting on these incidents the neophyte's supervisor offers another perspective, and along with the narrative accounts, furthers our understanding of important factors, and indicates recommendations to ensure quality training for professional development.To ensure the future reputation of applied sport psychology, Silva, Conroy, and Zizzi (1999) highlighted graduate student training as one issue demanding attention in the field. Subsequent studies have attempted to fill this gap in the literature. Research into the professional development of neophyte practitioners and its supervision has extended our understanding through studies including survey