AASP Past Grant Recipients
2024-2025 AASP Research Grants
Macey Arnold and Trent Petrie, University of North Texas; Kyla Petrie, University of California San Francisco
Pre-Performance Routines, Ideal Psychological States, and Perceived Surgical Outcomes Among Orthopedic Surgeons and Residents
Megan Babkes Stellino and Lindsey Visscher, University of Northern Colorado
Parents Storied Experiences of Managing and Coping with their Child’s Ice Hockey Incurred Concussion
Tyler Balfour, Marc Cormier, and Ashley Samson, University of Kentucky
The Relationship Between Quiet Eye Duration and Performance Across Skill Levels Among First-Person Shooter Esports Athletes
Matthew Bird, University of Lincoln
The Influence of Resilience on Stigma and Attitudes Toward Mental Health Help-Seeking in Athletes
Ashley Coker Cranney, West Virginia University
Mixed Methods Investigation of CMPC Trauma-Informed Training and Experience Across the Professional Spectrum
Samantha Dardaman and Scott Martin, University of North Texas
Fear of Reinjury, Physical Self-Efficacy, and Perceived Self-Body Image of Female Athletes Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Lauren Greenspoon and Michael Madson, University of Southern Mississippi
Mental Health and Alcohol Outcomes for Student-Athletes: Exploring the Mediating Role of Drinking Motives
Antonio Leija, Candace Hogue, & Chris Lundstrom, University of Minnesota
Relationships Between Mental Toughness, Perceived Stress and Cortisol in Novice Marathoners
Grace Louis and Shaine Henert, Northern Illinois University
Assessing Student-Athletes’ Perceptions of Mental Health Resources at Mid-Major Level College Athletic Programs
Megan O’Brokta and Eric Drollette, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Classifying Sports-Related Concussions and Repetitive Head Impacts Using EEG and Machine Learning in Female Athletes
Garrett Pilgrim and Kathleen Mellano, Springfield College
An Examination of Mindfulness Profiles in Recreational Surfing
Hayley Russell, Ellen Becken, Lucie Henrich, & Lauren Hecht, Gustavus Adolphus College
Attentional Focus in Long and Short Distance Track Runners
Stephenie Spencer, Lei Wang, and Sydney SeNay, Chatham University
Experiences of Women’s College Coaches in Supporting Athlete Activism
Luca Ziegler and Ashley Coker Cranney, West Virginia University
ACTive to the Peak: Psychological Flexibility and the Relationship with Flow and Clutch States
2024-2025 AASP Collaborative Research Grants
Candace Hogue and Jason Kaul, University of Minnesota, & Ashley Kuchar, Fail Better Training
An Experimental Investigation into the Impact of the RESET Mental Skills Training Program on Youth Athletes’ Psychophysiological Stress and Motivational Responses to an Ego-Involving Climate
Kelly Thorne, University of Vermont, & Trish Kelshaw, University of New Hampshire
Analysis of Coach’s Mental Health Literacy and Referral Efficacy
2024-2025 Gualberto Cremades International Research Grant
Yeongjun (YJ) Seo and Erin Reifsteck, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, & Amanda Visek, The George Washington University
The Athletic Identity Measurement Scale Beyond Western Context: A Psychometric Evaluation of Its Factor Structure and Gender Invariance in South Korea
2024-2025 Oglesby-Snyder Grant for Equity and Cultural Diversity
Rachel Shinnick, University of Massachusetts Boston
Beacon Athletics C.A.R.E.S. (Collaborative Approaches to Reducing Stigma and Enhancing Support)
2023-2024 AASP Research Grants
Caitlin Brinkman & Shelby Baez, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Don't Sleep on Getting Sleep: Characterizing Sleep After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Erin Frohlich & Robin Vealey, Miami University
Perceptions of Mental Skills Training and the Promotion of Athlete Mental Health by Certified Mental Performance Consultants® (CMPCs)
Erin Haugen & Steven Westereng, University of North Dakota
Ready, Set, Return: Improving Psychological Readiness for Return to Sport Post‐Injury
Candace Hogue, University of Minnesota
An Experimental Investigation Examining Athletes Inflammatory Stress Responses to the Motivational Climate During a Free Throw Shooting Clinic
Stephen Mellalieu, Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK); Ella McLoughlin, Nottingham Trent University (UK); Rachel Arnold, University of Bath (UK)
A Longitudinal Examination of Lifetime Stressor Exposure in Sport Performers
E. Whitney Moore, Christine Habeeb, & Nicholas P. Murray, East Carolina University
Influence of Motivational Climate Conditions on Army Cadet Shooters’ Efficacy, Attentional Focus, and Performance
Melvin Sangalang & Scott Pierce, Illinois State University; Lindsey Keller, Illinois Wesleyan University
Life After Sports: A Career Transition Program for Graduating Collegiate Student-Athletes
2023-2024 AASP Collaborative Research Grants
Katherine Hirsch, Todd Loughead, & Gordon Bloom, University of Windsor (Canada)
An Exploration of University Athletes’ and Coaches’ Perspectives of Fairness in Coach Leadership
Carly Wahl, Eastern Illinois University; Barbara Meyer & Kyle Ebersole, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Determining Validity of the Assessment of Recovery Activities for Athletes Using Heart Rate Variability
2023-2024 AASP Community Outreach Grants
Charlotte Mohn, Kayla Myers, Kaylie Kappelmann & Jean-Charles LeBeau, Ball State University
Developing Teamwork Skills in an Underserved Community Via a Youth Soccer Program
Lindsay Ross-Stewart, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Mental Training in Manitoba Schools: Project 11 Intermission Video Series
2022-2023 AASP Research Grants
Macey Arnold, Kasey Chambers, & Trent Petrie, University of North Texas
High School and Collegiate Coaches’ Attitudes, Perceptions, and Experiences Related to LGBT Athletes and Their Sport Participation
Anthony Magdaleno & Barbara Meyer, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Examining the Effect of Services Provided and Years of Experience on the Stress, Burnout, and Occupational Recovery of CMPCs
Alexandra Potts & Faye Didymus, Leeds Beckett University
Ecological Momentary Assessment of Elite Sports Coaches’ Psychological Well-Being
Johannes Raabe & Kim Tolentino, West Virginia University
NCAA Coaches’ Beliefs About Mental Health Service Utilization: A Mixed-Methods Investigation
Mustafa Sarkar, Emily Dargue, Julie Johnston, & Sarah Mallinson-Howard, Nottingham Trent University
The Effects of Perfectionistic Climate on Perfectionism, Resilience, Fear of failure, and Psychological Well-Being in Youth Athletes
Robyn Trocchio, Texas Christian University
The Effects of Virtual Reality During a Rowing Exercise Task
2022-2023 AASP Collaborative Research Grants
Megan Byrd, Brandonn Harris & Kaytlyn Johnson, Georgia Southern University; Chelsea Butters Wooding, North Park University; Eric Martin, Boise State University
AASP and Answered: Reflections from AASP's Past-Presidents
Saemi Lee, California State University, Los Angeles; Luciana Zuest, Towson University; Jana Fogaca, Long Beach State University; Dawn Clifford, Northern Arizona University
Weight Inclusive Thinking for Fitness Spaces (WIT FITS): The Effects an Online Intervention on Exercise Professionals' Anti-Fat Attitudes
2022-2023 AASP Community Outreach Grants
Jacob Ames & Jasmin Hutchinson, Springfield College
Springfield College Scores / GOALS AASP Community Outreach Grant
Katherine Griffes & Kelsey Terrell, SUNY Oneonta
Girls Get a Move on: Promoting Life Skills Through Sport and Physical Activity in Pre-Adolescent Girls
Jason Kostrna & Sabrina Gomez, Florida International University
Teaching Sportsmanship in an Underprivileged Miami Soccer Club
Melissa Thompson & Laurie Neelis, University of Southern Mississippi
Mississippi Women's Coaching Academy
2022-2023 AASP Foundation Gualberto Cremades International Research Grants
Diala Elkhazen and Jana Fogaca, California State University Long Beach
Passion in Sports and the Quality of Coach-Athlete Relationship Among Lebanese and American Athletes and Coaches: A Cross Cultural Study
Vedika Jogani and Justine Vosloo, Ithaca College
Effect of Culture on Athletes Global Self Esteem Who Participate in Sport Dissimilar to Their Identified Gender: A Cross Cultural Study
2022-2023 Oglesby-Snyder Grant for Equity and Cultural Diversity
Keri Kirk, Georgetown University School of Medicine
The PAIRADIME Project
2021-2022 AASP Research Grants
Alexander Bianco & Rebecca Zakrajsek, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Athletic Trainers’ Personal Use of Psychological Strategies and Mental Performance Services: A Mixed Methods Investigation
Jean-Charles LeBeau, Ball State University
Exercise as an Intervention Strategy to Reduce Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairments and Improve Quality of Life in Cancer Patients
Leilani Madrigal, Anastasia Blevins, Alison Ede, & Jana Fogaca, Long Beach State University
Anti-Racist Athletes: A Six-Session Pilot Intervention to Address Racism in Sport and Empower Athlete Activism
Matthew Powless, University of Southern Indiana
Student-Athletes, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Moderating Factors That May Influence Mental Health
Shelby Rodden-Aubut & Jill Tracey, Wilfrid Laurier University
The Strength Behind the Uniform: A Qualitative Approach to Understanding Mental Skills Knowledge and Applications Within Canadian Armed Forces Families
Tammy Sheehy, Bridgewater College
Navigating Coach Performance: Experiences of Mental Performance Consultants
2021-2022 AASP Collaborative Research Grant
Candace Hogue, Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg; & Troy Wineinger, Chelsi Scott, & Mary Fry, University of Kansas
The Impact of the Perceived Motivational Climate During a Free Throw Shooting Clinic on Objective Performance, Improvement, Effort, Physiological Stress, and Psychological Responses
2021-2022 AASP Community Outreach Grant
Alexander Gamble & Peter Economou, Rutgers University
Mindfulness & Mental Skills Training: Empowering NYC Youth Through the Game of Basketball
2021-2022 Oglesby-Snyder Grant for Equity and Cultural Diversity
Maji Shaikh, University of Ottawa
Development and Evaluation of a Gender+ Equity Social Learning Intervention Within a Trauma-Sensitive Sport Program
Ryan Socolow, Athlete Ally
Facilitative Experiences of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Varsity Student-Athletes and Their Interactions With Supporters in NCAA-Sponsored Athletic Departments: A Multiple Case Study Approach
2020-2021 AASP Research Grants
Richard Simpson, Faye Didymus, & Toni Williams, Leeds Beckett University
Toward an Understanding of Psychological Well-Being (PWB) Among the Coach-Athlete-Sport and Exercise Psychology Practitioner (SEPP) Triad
Morgan Eckenrod, University of Southern Mississippi; Terilyn Shigeno, Adler University; Rebecca Zakrajsek & Matthew Jones, University of Tennessee
Clinical Sport Psychologists’ Roles and Experiences Working within NCAA DI Athletic Departments
JoAnne Barbieri-Bullard & Philip Brenner, Rowan University
The Mindful Injured Athlete Program: Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Division III Student-Athletes in Athletic Training Rehabilitation
Keith McShan & Whitney Moore, Wayne State University
Overflowing with Passion: How Passion Affects the Coach-Athlete Relationship
Carly Block, Frances Cacho, Graig Chow, & Jennifer Forse, Florida State University
The Relationship Between Sport-Specific Personality and Psychological Outcomes in Collegiate Athletes
Nataniel Boiangin, Barry University
Benefits of Virtual Reality Meditation on Student-Athlete Health and Well-Being
2020-2021 AASP Collaborative Research Grants
JD DeFreese & Jeni Shannon, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Identify, Connect, And REfer (ICARE): A Pilot Mental Health Gatekeeper Training Program for College Coaches
Brooke Lamphere, Trisha Raque-Bogdan, Artur Poczwardowski, University of Denver; & Sara Mitchell, United States Olympics and Paralympic Committee
Testing a Sociocultural Model of Body Image in Women Athletes with Disabilities
2020-2021 AASP Community Outreach Grant
Chelsi Scott, University of Kansas
(WIN)ning for Strong Girls: Partnering with a Local Nonprofit to Provide an After-School Program for Local Middle School Aged Girls
2020-2021 AASP Foundation Gualberto Cremades International Research Grants
So Hui Lee, University of Edinburgh
The Perceptions of Mental Performance Consultants in Professional Dance: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Study
Ingrid Lian, Barry University
A Comparison of Motivation in Sport Between International and Domestic Student-Athletes
Tatiana Zhuravleva, New Mexico State University
Effects of Attentional Focus on Elite International Throwers
2020-2021 Oglesby-Snyder Grant for Equity and Cultural Diversity
Ryan Sappington, University of Maryland at College Park
The Psychosocial Landscape of Male Athlete Sexual Violence: Exploring Masculine Norm Conformity and Brief Exposure to Violent Hazing in Sport
Maria D'Ugo, University of Denver
Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion in Youth Sport Through a Critical Participatory Action Research Approach
2019-2020 AASP Research Grants
Elmer Castillo, Saint Francis University; Matthew Bird, University of Lincoln
Case Conceptualization in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology: Bridging Theory and Practice
Katherine Fairhurst & Dana Voelker, West Virginia University
A Phenomenological Photovoice Exploration of Female Exercisers’ Experiences of Their Body in Fitness Center Environments
Paula-Marie Ferrara, Morgan Eckenrod, Rebecca Zakrajsek, & Kelley Strohacker, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Determining Intervention Components for a Physical Activity Program Designed for Former Division I College Athletes: A Qualitative Approach
Tess Palmateer & Trent Petrie, University of North Texas
Mental Health Screening of Student-Athletes within NCAA Athletic Departments
Gabrielle Salvatore, Jasmin Hutchinson, & Sam Santich, Springfield College
The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Self-Efficacy in Premenopausal Women
Lennie Waite, University of St. Thomas; Anne Shadle, Air Force Research Laboratory; Chris Stanley, Florida State University; & Brian Zuleger, Adams State University
Evaluating the Athlete’s Needs: Preliminary Stage in Building Sport Psychology Services for USATF Athletes for the Next Olympic Cycle
2019-2020 AASP Community Outreach Grants
Makenna Henry, Orange Coast College; Leilani Madrigal, Long Beach State University
Girls’ Empowerment and Leadership Through Sport and Exercise
Jason Kostrna, Renatta Pavanelli, & Michael Perlett, Florida International University
The Effects of Training Exercise Class Leaders in SDT and Hedonic Theory
Kristin Mauldin & Ed Garrett, California Baptist University
RUSD Coaches' Clinic: Teaching Techniques to Increase Conditioning, Character, and Community
Olivia Wyatt, Jessica Bartley, & Katie Pagel, University of Denver
Integrating Mental Skills into an After-School Soccer Program for At-Risk and In-Need Youth in the Denver Community
2019-2020 AASP Foundation Gualberto Cremades International Research Grant
Joonyoung Lee and Tao Zhang, University of North Texas
Effects of Different Doses of Virtual Reality-based Physical Activity Intervention on Mental Health Among Asian International College Students
2019-2020 Oglesby-Snyder Grant for Equity and Cultural Diversity
Janelle Thalken, Oregon State University
Facilitating Physical Activity Behavior Among Adolescent Girls: A Participatory Action Approach
Bernadette Compton, Bowling Green State University
Social Justice Activism: Experiences of Sport Psychology Consultants Doing Social Justice Activism
2018-2019 AASP Research Grants
Chih-Chia (JJ) Chen, Mississippi State University
The Impact of Focus of Attention on Psychophysiological index in Golf Putting Skill: The Moderation Role of Different Skill Levels
Karynn Glover & Whitney Moore, Wayne State University
EPIC WIN for KC: The Impact of Team Leader Training on Campers' Sport Participation Behaviors
Candace M. Hogue, Penn State - Harrisburg
The Impact of a Mental Skills Training Intervention on Psychophysiological Responses to Performance Stress Elicited by an Ego-Involving Climate
Hayley Perelman & Alissa Haedt-Matt, Illinois Institute of Technology; Jessyca Arthur-Cameselle, Western Washington University
Decreasing Body Dissatisfaction in Male College Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Male Athlete Body Project
Johannes Raabe, Penn State Altoona; Tucker Readdy, University of Wyoming; Daniel Leyhr, University of Tübingen
A Person-Oriented Investigation of Cross-Contextual Motivation: A Mixed-Methods Study with Collegiate Student-Athletes
Matthew Viermaa, Utah State University; Stewart Vella, University of Wollongong; M. Blair Evans, Pennsylvania State University
Helping hands: Exploring the Mental Health Landscape in U.S. Youth Sport
2018-2019 AASP Community Outreach Grants
Erin Haugen, Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC; Alison Kelly, University of North Dakota and Group UP Adventures
Embracing Adventure: Girls' Adventure Running Camp Within a Community Non-Profit
Amber Shipherd, Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Mind Over Miles: An Integrative Community Outreach Program to Increasing Physical Activity through Running and Walking in Kingsville, TX
2018-2019 AASP Foundation Gualberto Cremades International Research Grant
Zenzi Husymans & Damien Clement, West Virginia University
Coaching Life Skills Through Youth Sport: An Application of the TPSR Model in Swaziland
2018-2019 Oglesby-Snyder Grant for Equity and Cultural Diversity
Matthew Bejar, Mercy University
The State of Diversity in the Association for Applied Sport Psychology: Gaining Momentum or Still Swimming Upstream?
2017-2018 AASP Research Grants
Erin Albert & Trent Petrie, University of North Texas
Achievement Motivation Theory as a Model for Explaining College Athletes’ Grit
Tsz Lun (Alan) Chu & Tao Zhang, Unversity of North Texas
Reducing Amotivation and Improving Motivational Outcomes in High School Athletes: The Roles of Coaches, Teammates, and Parents
Ashley Coker-Cranney & Jack C. Watson II, West Virginia University
Where is the Boundary Line? Understanding Identity and Overconformity in Female Collegiate Volleyball Players
Leilani Madrigal & Tiffanye Vargas, California State University - Long Beach
Identifying How Mental Toughness Is Developed and Fostered on Athletic Teams: Perspectives from Coaches
Eric Martin, Boise State University & Megan Byrd, JFK University
The Role of Passion and Athletic identity in Reporting Sport-Related Concussions
Scott Pierce, Illinois State University; Karl Erickson, Michigan State University & Mustafa Sarkar, Nottingham Trent University
High School Student-Athletes’ Perspectives and Experiences of Leadership as a Life Skill
2017-2018 AASP Community Outreach Grants
Brad Conn, El Camino College & Cynthia Clark, American Music and Dance College & Conservatory
Increasing Athletic Performance, Academic Achievement and Social Skills: The Integration of an Applied Sport Psychology Program to the Drew League Foundation
Michael L. Sachs & Aisha Bhimla, Temple University
GET PHIT - Increasing Community Capacity and Promoting Physical Activity in Filipino Americans Through Filipino Physical Activity Community Advocates and the Philippine Community of Southern New Jersey
2017-2018 AASP Foundation Gualberto Cremades International Research Grant
Sierra Keung, Sarah-Kate Millar, Julia Ioane, Lynn Kidman, Auckland University of Technology
Te pou hinengaro o ‘Te Iwi Kiwi’: High-Performance Junior Rugby League Players’ Perceptions of Psychosocial Development
2017-2018 Oglesby-Snyder Grant for Equity and Cultural Diversity
Jessica Kirby, Dr. Megan Babkes Stellino, Dannon Cox, and Maria del mar Chavarria Soto, University of Northern Colorado
Competing and Aging: Challenging the Cultural Narrative of Aging and Sports Through Video Portraiture
Website produced with grant funding: Competing and Aging
2016-2017 AASP Research Grants
Amy Baltzell & Robert Dibernardo, Trustees of Boston University
Evaluating the Mindfulness Meditation Training for Sport (MMTS)
Lauren Billing, University of Minnesota
The Efficacy of Affective Behavioral Strategies for Increasing Physical Activity: Implications for Harnessing the Dual-Mode Model
Matthew Bird and Graig Chow, Florida State University
Using the Health Belief Model to Investigate the Mental Health Help-Seeking Experiences of Student-Athletes: A Mixed Methodological Approach
Brigid Byrd & Jeffrey Martin, Wayne State University; and Tamara Hew-Butler, Oakland University
A Longitudinal Biopsychosocial Investigation of Overtraining in Division I College Swimmers
Lyndsie Coleman & Megan Babkes Stellino, University of Northern Colorado; and William Massey, Concordia University Wisconsin
Learning Through Play: The Impact of a Peer-Leadership Program on Cognitive Control in Low-Income Elementary School Students
Ian Connole & Cori Pinkett, K-State Athletics; and Lisa Rubin & Brian Weber, Kansas State University
Developing Student-Athletes into Leaders: Analyzing the Impact of a Leadership Academy
Janaina Lima Fogaca & Samuel J. Zizzi, West Virginia University
Approaches to Supervision in Sport Psychology and Their Influence in Supervised Professional Development
Andrew Friesen & Tracy Davenport, University of Wolverhampton; and Chantale Lussier, Elsyian Insight, Ottawa, Canada
A Systematic Review of Applied Sports Psychology Professional Philosophies
Kim Rogers, Vicki Ebbeck, G. John Geldhof & Joshua A. Weller, Oregon State University
Development and Validation of a Measure Assessing Physical Activity Shame
2016-2017 Community Outreach Grant
Zeljka Vidic, Mark St. Martin & Kate Hibbard-Gibbons, Western Michigan University
Self-Management Program for Youth YMCA Referees and Staff
2015-2016 AASP Research Grants
Sicong Liu, Gershon Tenenbaum & Nathaniel Boingin, Florida State University
Ironic or Overcompensating Error in Golf Putting: Testing Attention Imbalance and its Implementation
William V. Massey, Concordia University Wisconsin & Meredith A. Whitley, Adelphi University
Against the Odds: The Development of Grounded Theory for Individuals from Underserved Communities Who Achieved Personal and Performance Excellence Through Sport
Gily Meir & Graig Chow, Florida State University
Supervision of Applied Sport Psychology in Graduate Programs across the USA
Elizabeth M. Mullin, Springfield College
Development of the Heterosexist Attitudes in Sport - Gay Male Scale
Joey Ramaeker & Trent Petrie, University of North Texas
Psychological Well-Being and the Help-Seeking Attitudes and Behaviors of Male Collegiate Athletes
Mustafa Sarkar & Lee Moore, University of Gloucestershire
Does Psychological Resilience Predict Sports Performance Under Pressure?
2015-2016 AASP Community Outreach Grants
Melinda Scott, Kelley Catenacci, Kylie Phillips & Brandonn Harris, Georgia Southern University
Beyond the Playing Field: The Implementation and Evaluation of a Sport-Based Positive Youth Development Program for At-Risk Youth
2015-2016 Oglesby-Snyder Grant for Equity and Cultural Diversity
Amanda Manu & Michael Sachs, Temple University
How Do Black Female Athletes Perceive, Negotiate, and Reconcile the Social Expectations of Femininity?
Amanda Perkins, Missouri State University
A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Factors Influencing Physical Activity Behavior among African American College Women
2014-2015 AASP Research Grants
Theresa Brown, University of Kansas
Step It Up: Use of Praise in a Walking-Buddy Intervention
Stephanie Elmore, Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, & Mary Oakley, Stride Psychological Services
Team Masculine Identity, Homophobia, and Individual Satisfaction: An Exploration of the Experiences of Self-Identified Gay Male NCAA Division I College Athletes
Kimberly Fasczewski & Diane Gill, The University of NC at Greensboro
An exploration into the Motivation of Highly Physically Active People With Multiple Sclerosis
Stacy Gnacinski & Barbara Meyer, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Examining the Effect of a Heart Rate Variability Feedback Intervention on Symptoms of Stress, Depressions, and Burnout Among Student-Athletes
Jennifer Jordan Hamson-Utley, Weber State University
Improving Post-Concussion Care of the Athlete: An intervention Coordinating Multidisciplinary Psychosocial Care
Camilla Knight & Stephen Mellalieu, Swansea University
A Longitudinal Examination of Stress, Appraisals, and Coping in Youth Swimming
Shamsi Manfared, Florida State University, Itay Basevitch, Florida State University, Gershon Tenenbaum, Florida State University, Robert Ecklund, University of Sterling, & Seongkwan Cho, Florida State University
Burnout and Level of Arousal: A Neurobiological Perspective to Athletes Burnout
Aubrey Newland & Maria Newton, University of Utah
Transformational Leadership in Sports: Predictors, Outcomes, and Practical Strategies
Leslie Podlog, University of Utah, John Heil, Psychological Health Roanoke, & Tom Iriye, University of Utah
A Self-Determination Psychological Intervention for Injured Collegiate Athletes
Phillip Post, New Mexico State University, Duncan Simpson, Barry University, & Greg Young, Liverpool John Moores University
The Effects of Imagery on Coincident Anticipation Timing Performance
Alessandro Quartiroli, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Robert Schinke, Laurentian University, Justine Vosloo, Ithaca College, & Leslee Fisher, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
A Mixed-Method Exploration of the Current Status of Multicultural Counseling Competencies in Sport Psychology Professionals and Their Influences on the Delivery of Effective and Ethical Services
Selen Razon, Ball State University, Shannon Titus Dieringer, Ball State University, & Edson Filho, Behavioral Imaging and Neural Dynamics (BIND) Center University Chieti-Pescara
From Video Gaming to Behavior Change: Promoting Long Term Physical Activity Participation in Older Adults
Paul Sellars, Stephen Mellalieu, & Camilla Knight, Swansea University
Developing a Grounded Theory of Retention in Youth Sport
Megan Stellino, Robert Brustad, & Lyndsie Coleman, University of Northern Colorado
Executive Function as a Predictor of Success Among Collegiate Baseball Players
2014-2015 AASP Community Outreach Grants
Stephanie Hanrahan, The University of Queensland
Introducing Games and Mental Skills Training to Youth Sports Programs in Botswana
Jasmin Hutchinson, Erica Beachy, Dolores Christensen & Britton Brewer, Springfield College
The Springfield College Running Psychology Team: Applied Sport Psychology Community Outreach and Sustainability Support of the Hartford Marathon in 2014
Meredith Whitley, Adelphi University, & William Massey, Concordia University Wisconsin
Exploring Our Strengths and Our Future: A Sport-Based Youth Development Program in Southern Queens, New York
2014-2015 Oglesby-Snyder Grant for Equity and Cultural Diversity
Leeja Carter & Amerigo Rossi, Long Island University-Brooklyn
Superwoman: Exploring Stress, Coping, and Physical Activity Among African American Women
Erica Tibbetts & Michael Sachs, Temple University
Understanding Incarcerated Women's Motivation to Exercise
2013-2014 AASP Research Grants
Edson Medeiros Filho & Gershon Tenenbaum, Florida State University
From Explicit to Implicit Coordination: Interactive Brains in Circus Acts
Ryan Flett, West Virginia University
Developing and Accessing a Positive Youth Development Module for Teachers in Physical Education Settings
Jennifer Gapin & Elena Holler, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
A Comparison of the Effects of Indoor and Outdoor Exercise on Cognitive Function
Candace Hogue & Mary Fry, University of Kansas
Participant Inflammatory and Cortisol Responses During a Motivational Climate Intervention
Karen Howells & David Fletcher, Loughborough University
A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Olympic Swimmers' Experiences of Adversity and Growth
Kathryn Longshore & Michael Sachs, Temple University
Mindfulness Training for Coaches (MTC): An Exploratory Study
John Mahoney, Daniel Gucciardi, Nikolaos Ntoumanis & Cliff Mallett, The University of Queensland & University of Birmingham
A Psychological Needs-Supportive Coaching Intervention for Fostering Mental Toughness in Adolescent Golfers
Leilani Madrigal & Diane Gill, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
An Investigation on the Relationships among Mental Toughness, Coping, and Stress in Roller Derby Skaters
Tadhg MacIntyre, Judy van Raalte, Britton Brewer & Aidan Moran, University of Limerick, Springfield College, & University College of Dublin
A Mixed Methods Exploration of Career Satisfaction, Engagement, and Self-Care among Applied Sport Psychology Practitioners
Alexandra Thompson & Trent Petrie, University of North Texas
Psychological Well-Being of Female Collegiate Athletes Post Career: A Longitudinal Investigation
Dana Voelker & Justine Reel, The College at Brockport, State University of New York & University of Utah
A Qualitative Investigation of Weight Pressures, Body Image, Exercise, and Eating Behaviors in Figure Staking
2013-2014 AASP Community Outreach Grants
Lauren Brooke, Peter Young, & Katie Irwin, John F Kennedy University
Mind Over Miles
Oscar Gutierrex, Jean-Charles Lebeau, Urska Dobersek, Gershon Tenenbaum, & Nataniel Bioangin, Florida State University
Exercise and Psychological Well-Being Among Adults With Disabilities: A Community Outreach Program
Aimee Kimball, UPMC, & Samantha Monda, Robert Morris University
Partners in Outreach: The Student-Athlete Leadership Academy
Carole Oglesby, Positive Embodiment Enterp., Brad Conn, Alliant International University-Los Angeles, & Patricia Mejia,
Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy: Enhancing Performance in Athletic Competition and Life Skills Through Applied Sport Psychology Workshops
Brandon Spradley, Conrad Woolsey, & William Steffen, United States Sports Academy
Concussion Awareness, Training, and Management for Community Coaches and Athlete Support Personnel
2012-2013 AASP Research Grants
Megan Sawyer & Thomas Raedeke, East Carolina University
Project MENTOR: Mentors for Exercise and Nutrition Treatment for Overweight Reduction
Stephen Gonzalez & Maria Newton, University of Utah
The Effect of Failure on Physiological Stress, Emotion, and Performance in High and Low Resilient Athletes
Jeffrey Pauline, Syracuse University
Increasing Stair Usage in a University Residential Complex
Nick Galli, Justine Reel, Hester Henderson, & Nicole Miller, University of Utah
A Qualitative Examination of Body Image Disturbances Among Athletes with Disabilities
Christopher Mesagno & Denise Hill, University of Ballarat
Investigating Pre- and Post-Shot Routines to Improve Sport Performance (Under Pressure)
Kristen Gierut & Daniel Kirschenbaum, Argosy University
The Healthy Obsession Model: A Qualitative Evaluation of Highly Successful Weight Control by Formerly Obese Adolescents
Michelle Bartlett & Mitch Abrams, WTAMU
The State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2: Normative Data for a College Student-Athlete Population
2011-2012 AASP Community Outreach Grants
Erin Beskid & Dr. Mark Aoyagi, University of Denver
Periodized Mental Skills Training for High School Athletes
Edson Medeiros Filho, Itay Basevitch, Gershon Tenebaum, Katy Tran, Karin Jeffery, & Oscar Gutierrez
Exercise and Psychology Well-Being Among Older Adults: A Community Outreach Program
Cindra Kamphoff, Private Practice & Minnesota State University
Implementing Brief Interventions with Runners: The Mankato Marathon Sport Psych Team
2011-2012 AASP Research Grants
Melanie Adams & Diane Gill, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
On our feet: Using social cognitive theory to reduce sedentary behavior and increase physical activity in overweight women
Mimi Ho, Jennifer Cumming, & Joan Duda, University of Birmingham
Examining the use of self-regulation strategies in perfectionistic and non-perfectionistic athletes with and without hearing impairments: A longitudinal study
Cindra Kamphoff, Minnesota State University, Mankato
The development and maintenance of mental toughness in elite marathoners
Helen O'Connor & Stephanie Hanrahan, University of Queensland
"Moving on up": Investigating the effects of a future-selves intervention in promoting physical activity in Africa
2010-2011 AASP Research Grants
John Gotwals & Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere, Lakehead University
Jennifer Jordan Hamson-Utley & Rodney Hansen, Weber State University
Validating the Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions through Physiological Markers
Candace Hogue & Mary Fry, University of Kansas
Students' Salivary Stress Responses when Juggling in Two Distinct Motivational Climates
Robin Schroyer & Diane Whaley, University of Virginia
QuickStarters: A Peer Mentoring Program
Sarah Williams & Jennifer Cumming, University of Birmingham
Enhancing an Individual's Imagery Ability: Can Layering Images Facilitate Ease of Imaging?(PDF Document)
2009-2010 AASP Research Grants
Theresa Brown & Mary Fry, University of Kansas
Strong Girls Program
Eleanor Quested & Joan Duda, University of Birmingham
Motivational Determinants of Health-Related Immunological and Hormonal Responses of Elite Dancers
Dawn Lewis & David Kinnunen, CSU-Fresno
Validation of Three Quantitative Measures of the Sport Injury Domain: The Coaches’ Perspective
Emily Oliver & James Hardy, Bangor University
Effects of Self-Talk on Intrinsic Motivation
Robert Bell, Rob Nahlik, & Meghan Hallbrook, Ball State University
Utilizing Solution-Focused Guided Imagery for Golfers with the Yips
Sarah Skopek, American University, & Amanda Visek, George Washington University
Psychosocial Development in College Students: A Comparison between Athletes and Non-Athletes
Damien Clement & Vanessa Shannon, West Virginia University
John Lubker, West Texas A&M, Amanda Visek, George Washington University, & Jack Watson, West Virginia University
Qualities of Effective Sport Psychology Consultants: A Conjoint Analysis
2008 AASP Research Grants
Sean Mullen & Diane Whaley, University of Virginia
Explaining parents’ role in children’s physical activity.
Renee Mapes, University of Missouri
Athletes’ experiences of sport psychology consultation: Exploring a multiseason, cross-gender intervention.
Tiffanye Vargas-Tonsing, University of Texas-San Antonio
An examination of sport coaches’ perceptions of athletes exhibiting signs of ADHD and their perceived reactionary behavioral responses.
2007 AASP Research Grants
Todd Gilson & Deborah Feltz, Michigan State University
Self-efficacy effects on performance: A renewed debate
Megan Granquist & Diane Gill, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
The Role of Athlete Hardiness and Self-Ffficacy in Predicting Athletic Injury Rehabilitation Adherence
Jennifer Thomas & Diane Gill, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
The Effect of a Preshot Routine on Competitive Youth Golf Performance and the Perceived Benefits by Participants
Penny McCullagh, CSU East Bay
Tracking the Training and Careers of Advanced Degree Programs in Sport Psychology
Windee Weiss, University of Northern Iowa
Longitudinal analysis of gymnasts’ sport commitment: Exploring developmental differences, sport commitment types, and parental perceptions
Michael Sachs & Elizabeth Loughren, Temple University
Temple University Web Access lLnking Kinesiology and Imagery (TU WALKI)
Gretchen Kerr & Ashley Stirling, University of Toronto
How Knowledgeable Are Sport Psychology Sonsultants About Child Protection in Sport?
Trent Petrie, Christy Greenleaf, Jordan Hamson, & Scott Martin, University of North Texas
Physical Fitness and Its Relation to Mood, Body Image, Self-Concept, Social Pressures and Internalization, Teaching and Weight Bias in Children
