Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)

01/29/2026

Congratulations to the newest CMPCs! 👏

To learn how you can become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), visit our website: https://appliedsportpsych.org/certification/become-certified/

01/28/2026

Have you caught up on the latest issue of the International Relations Newsletter? One article dives into the underexplored experiences of Canadian student-athletes transitioning out of collegiate sport, shedding light on what supports their retirement, and where gaps still exist compared to NCAA programs.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3LJO9XK

01/27/2026

We’re so excited to welcome our incoming AASP committee chairs! Please join us in celebrating these leaders who will help guide our mission forward:

⭐ Chelsi Battle, Webinars/Virtual Conferences Committee

⭐ Carly Block, Graduate Program Directors Committee

⭐ Angel Brutus, Webinars / Virtual Conferences Committee

⭐ Edson Filho, Research Development Committee

⭐ Barbora Kijasová, International Relations Committee

⭐ Trisha Nash, Membership Retention & Recruitment Committee

⭐ Scott Pierce, Graduate Program Directors Committee

⭐ Ksenia Power, Masters Thesis Award Committee

To learn more about AASP's committees and opportunities for involvement, visit: https://bit.ly/AASPCommittee

01/26/2026

📣 Volume 16, Issue 4 of the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action (JSPA) is out now!

This issue explores how sport psychology practitioners support athletes through leadership, transitions, and development—covering team captains, coxswains, young athletes, emotion norms, and more.

Check it out here: https://conta.cc/3Yqmyh9

01/23/2026

January’s AASP featured podcasts dive into athlete-coach communication, mental performance in endurance sports, and high-performance mindset across sport and business. Tune in for conversations with Dr. Sara Erdner, CMPC, Kristen Schindler, and Elliot Cox, CMPC, as they share insights to elevate performance at every level. Featured episodes include:

🔹 The Performance Formula Podcast - What Athletes Wish They Could Have Told Their Coach featuring Dr. Sara Erdner, CMPC

🔹 For the Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running - Optimize Your Mental Performance with Kristen Schindler

🔹 The Mental Weight Room with Antoinette Datoc - Unlocking Peak Performance from Boardroom to Big Leagues featuring Elliot Cox, CMPC

Listen to the full episodes here: https://bit.ly/AASP-FeaturedPods

01/22/2026

Don’t forget to submit your abstract for the 41st Annual AASP Conference!

Submissions are open now and close Monday, March 2. To learn more, visit: https://conta.cc/4q6l2N9

01/21/2026

AASP Members: Our grants program is here to help bring your vision to life! 🌟

Please note that all applications for AASP Research Grants, Collaborative Research Grants, Community Outreach Grants, and AASP Foundation Gualberto Cremades International Research Grants are to be submitted through our online submission portal, Cadmium.

Applications are due April 1, 2026. Visit our site to learn more and apply: appliedsportpsych.org/grants

01/20/2026

Check out a recent interview from the International Relations Newsletter! Sport psychologist Varadayini Gorhe, MSc, discusses coaching the whole athlete in India, emphasizing the importance of cultural context, communication, and mental performance.

Drawing from her experience working with athletes across diverse backgrounds, she shares insights on autonomy, emotional well-being, and effective support in high-performance settings.

Read the full interview here: https://aaspinternational.org/2025/12/coaching-the-whole-athlete-cultural-context-communication-and-mental-performance-in-india

01/19/2026

Today, AASP honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His words remind us that perseverance, hope, and purpose remain essential, especially in moments of challenge. We continue to be inspired by his vision as we work toward a more inclusive and impactful community.

01/16/2026

The deadline for the AASP Awards and AASP Foundation Awards is April 15! These awards celebrate academic, early career, and professional members who are making an impact in the field and improving consumer services.

New this year, each selected awardee will receive a $1,000 cash prize. Applications must be submitted through AASP’s online submission portal, Cadmium. The submission links are posted to the top of each award webpage.

Check out the categories and apply here: https://appliedsportpsych.org/awards/

01/15/2026

A new year has begun, and you might be wondering how to best utilize mental skills to help with behavior change as you build new habits for the year to come. Watch as Dr. Amanda Perkins-Ball explains how thoughts, emotion, and motivation drive behavior change and how you can use mental skills to sustain that change over the long term.

This video is sponsored by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPpL-8jl_Tk

To learn more about AASP, please visit appliedsportpsych.org or our LinkedIn page, or follow us on Instagram at . To learn more about the Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) certification program, please visit appliedsportpsych.org/certification/become-certified/.

A new year has just begun and you might be wondering how to best utilize mental skills to help with behavior change as you build new habits for the year to c...

01/14/2026

📘 A recent article from the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action introduces the first Individualized Mental Toughness Program developed for Hong Kong youth shuttlecock athletes — a 14-week program combining psychological skills training and pressure training.

The study reports meaningful improvements in mental toughness and presents a clear three-step framework: Assessment, Intervention, Evaluation.

Interested in learning more about the results? Read the full piece here:

This study aimed to develop the first Individualized Mental Toughness Program (IMTP) to improve Hong Kong non-elite shuttlecock youth athletes’ MT under pressure in competition. The program identif...