Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)

04/01/2026

Join AASP and Project E for a new webinar on three shifts that can help grow your client base in private practice. If your marketing feels like it’s getting lost in the noise, this session will show you how to stand out, connect with the right clients, and turn interest into meaningful work.

Designed for mental performance consultants and CMPCs with established practices who are looking to level up, this webinar offers practical, real-world insights you can apply right away. Learn more: https://conta.cc/412MgcA

03/31/2026

The latest roundup of AASP featured podcasts dives into the mental side of performance, from building resilience and flexibility under pressure to enhancing team dynamics and using biofeedback to optimize results. Whether you're a coach, practitioner, or athlete, these conversations offer practical tools and fresh perspectives to elevate your approach. Featured episodes include:

🔹 The VolleyPod - Mastering Mental Performance in Volleyball featuring Amanda Jones, MS, CMPC
🔹 The Forging Iron Podcast - Increasing Mental Flexibility with Neal Palles, LCSW, CMPC
🔹 Heart Rate Variability Podcast - HRV Biofeedback for Optimal Performance featuring Dr. Christine Sanchez, CMPC

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

03/30/2026

Are you caught up with the latest AASP news? The AASP newsletter features an article on the Virtual Journal Club, where researchers and practitioners collaborate to bridge the gap between research and applied sport psychology.

The most recent session focused on psychological support for injury and rehabilitation, highlighting strategies for helping athletes, coaches, and teams navigate recovery, build new narratives, and promote growth. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4bp58sF

03/27/2026

AASP’s latest newsletter features a powerful message on unity, highlighting a rare calendar alignment in February 2026 that brought Ramadan, Lent, and the Lunar New Year into the same 24-hour window, with Eid-ul-Fitr, Passover, and Easter following soon after.

Written by Shameema Yousuf, CMPC, HCPC, MBACP; Leslee Fisher, PhD, CMPC, NBCC, LLPC; Karen Lo, CMPC, ISSP-R; and Shane Saenz, PsyD, CMPC, this piece explores how cultural awareness and inclusion can strengthen the way we support the athletes, performers, and communities we serve. Read the full article here: https://appliedsportpsych.org/members/newsletters/march-2026/an-interfaith-and-intercultural-message-of-peace-love-and-unity/

03/26/2026

Check out this recent article in CSSPP, where Jessica Bartley of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) reflects on the evolution of psychological services and the growing recognition that mental well-being is foundational to athletic performance.

To read the full article, visit: https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/csspp/10/1/article-csspp.2026-0002.xml?content=pdf

03/25/2026

Check out AASP’s latest newsletter! Inside, you’ll find highlights from the AASP Virtual Journal Club on injury and rehabilitation, an interfaith and intercultural message of peace and unity, updates from the AASP Foundation Committee, Diversity & Inclusion updates, details about the upcoming application deadlines for awards (April 15) and grants (April 1), the Spring Student Representatives Report, and more.

📰 Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4bFGXG8

03/24/2026

Reminder: If you haven’t yet completed AASP’s “Expansion of Sport Psychology Employment Opportunities and Compensation Trends in North America” survey, check your email for your invitation.

Professional, Early Professional, and Senior members are encouraged to respond by March 31. This study examines sport psychology employment trends from 2020-2025 to better understand current career paths, training routes, and professional opportunities in the field.

03/23/2026

Spring is a great time for a refresh!

Take a moment to make sure your AASP Member, CMPC, or Approved Mentor information is current so you stay connected to important AASP messages, and potential clients or mentees can find you in our online directories. Members may update their profile anytime in our website “Member Area” here: https://appliedsportpsych.org/members/

Non-member CMPCs or Approved Mentors can email certification@appliedsportpsych.org to request profile updates.

03/20/2026

Looking to hire top talent with niche expertise? Post your job on the AASP Career Center—the #1 destination for jobseekers with the qualifications you’re looking for!

Post a job or learn more: https://bit.ly/3v9sZGW

03/19/2026

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/

03/18/2026

Youth sport is becoming increasingly professionalized, and the stakes could not be higher. What can we do to ensure kids learn to love their sport and build intrinsic motivation that will maintain active participation long term? Dr. Kathleen Mellano details three ways we can make sports fun and keep kids wanting to come back for more: 1) focus on connection; 2) change perceptions of control by allowing kids to make their own choices; and 3) build competence to enhance confidence. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5XPNrLxG5U

This video is sponsored by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). 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/.

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03/17/2026

A new Journal of Sport Psychology in Action (JSPA) Special Issue on Organizational Sport Psychology and Systems-Led Approaches is now available online!

Check out the issue’s featured articles for new insights and research shaping the field: https://conta.cc/3MOmd5A