AASP and Answered

This episode of AASP and Answered features Dr. Lindsey Blom , the 36th, and most recent AASP past president. Dr. Blom is a professor of sport and exercise psychology, and the Associate Athletic Director for Championship performance at Ball State University. Dr. Blom is joined by Brandonn Harris , Katy Johnson , and Megan Byrd . We want to thank the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for fund...

This episode features Dr. Tara Scanlan , AASP's 9th President from 1994 - 1995. Currently, Dr. Scanlan is a research professor to the Passionate People Project at UCLA. Dr. Scanlan is joined by Chelsea Wooding , Megan Byrd , and Katy Johnson We want to thank the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music. The views and opinions expressed in this p...

Episode 30 of AASP and Answered features Dr. Brent Walker, AASPs 30th President from 2015 to 2016. Brent is the major league mental skills coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Brent is interviewed by Megan Byrd and  Eric Martin . *Content warning* Around the six-minute mark, Dr. Walker discusses a story that involves suicide. If you, or someone you know, is suffering, help is available 24/7 by...

This episode features Dr. Natalie Durand-Bush , AASP's 34th President from 2019 - 2020. Dr. Durand Bush is a Professor in the School of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa. Natalie is joined by Brandonn Harris , Chelsea Wooding , and Katy Johnson . We thank the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music. The views and opinions expressed in...

This episode features Dr. Kensa Gunter, AASPs 35th President from 2020-2021. Dr. Gunter is a clinical sport psychologist at Gunter Psychological Services . Join Brandonn , Megan , and Kensa as we discuss her sport psych journey and reflections from her Presidency. We want to thank the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music. The views and opini...

In this special episode of AASP and Answered, we honor Dr. Burt Giges, who passed away in 2022. Dr. Giges was the 22nd President of AASP from 2007 - 2008. Dr. Giges was a pillar in our field and touched the lives of so many through his clinical and applied work, presentations, conference dancing, and years dedicated to the students at Springfield College. To honor Burt, we talked to two colleagues...

This episode of AASP and Answered features Dr. Craig Wrisberg, the 20th President of AASP from 2005-2006. Dr. Wrisberg is a Professor Emeritus of sport psychology and motor behavior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is joined by Brandonn Harris , Katy Johnson , and Megan Byrd . Dr. Wrisberg has generously provided citations for several of the articles mentioned in this episode: Wrisber...

Episode 25 of AASP and Answered features Dr. Penny McCullagh, interviewed by Megan Byrd and  Eric Martin . Dr. McCullagh is a professor emerita and served as AASP's 10th president from 1995 to 1996. Dr. McCullagh has created a slideshow to accompany her interview (access here ). Enjoy the pictures of our first 10 presidents! We want to thank the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for fu...

Episode 24 of AASP and Answered features Dr. Linda Petlichkoff, who served as AASP's 17th President from 2002 to 2003. Dr. Petlichkoff is a Professor Emeritus of Sport Psychology at Boise State University . She is joined by Eric Martin , Brandonn Harris , and Katy Johnson . We want to thank the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music. The views...

This episode features Dr. Glyn Roberts, AASP's 24th President from 2009-2010. Dr. Roberts is a Professor Emeritus at the Norwegian University of Sports Science , and he's an inaugural inductee to the International Society of Sports Psychology Hall of Fame. He is joined by Megan Byrd ,  Eric Martin , and Katy Johnson . We want to thank the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding s...

This episode features Dr. Traci Statler and is co-hosted by Chelsea , Megan , and Katy . Dr. Statler served as the 33rd President of AASP from 2018 - 2019 and is currently the Mental Performance Scouting & Rehab Coordinator for the Philadelphia Phillies. We want to thank the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music. The views and opinions ex...

In this episode of AASP and Answered, Dr. Damon Burton , AASP's 18th President from 2003-2004, sits down with Eric Martin , Katy Johnson , & Chelsea Wooding . Dr. Burton is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Idaho. Thanks to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the...

Episode 20 of AASP and Answered features Dr. Charlie Hardy, AASP's 7th president from 1992-1993. Dr. Hardy is a Professor in the College of Health and Human Services at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He is joined by Brandonn Harris , Eric Martin , and Katy Johnson . Thanks to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music. The vie...

Episode 19 of AASP and Answered features Dr. Vikki Krane , the 21st AASP President from 2006-2007. Currently, Dr. Krane is a Professor of Teaching Excellence at Bowling Green State University. Join Eric Martin , Katy Johnson , and Megan Byrd as we discuss Dr. Krane's presidency and experience in the field/organization. Thanks to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and...

This episode features Dr. Jean Williams, AASP's 8th and first female female President. Dr. Williams served as President from 1993-1994 and is Professor Emeritus of the University of Arizona. Dr. Williams is joined by Megan Byrd , Katy Johnson , and Brandonn Harris . Thanks to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music. The views and opinions e...

Episode 17 features Dr. Bonnie Berger ,  who served as AASPs 25th President from 2010 to 2011. Dr. Berger is a professor emerita at Bowling Green State University. Dr. Berger is joined by Megan Byrd , Katy Johnson , and Brandonn Harris . Thanks to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast...

Brandonn Harris , Megan Byrd , and Katy Johnson are joined by Dr. Andrew Meyers , AASP's 14th president from 1999-2000. Dr. Meyers is an emeritus professor at the University of Memphis in the Department of Psychology where he also served as the Vice Provost and Vice President for research. Thanks to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music....

This episode of AASP and Answered features Dr. Marty Ewing, the 19th President of AASP from 2004-2005. Dr. Ewing is an emeritus professor at Michigan State University, where she was affiliated with the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports. Join Marty and your hosts, Eric Martin , Megan Byrd , and Katy Johnson .

Episode 14 of AASP and Answered features Dr. Len Zaichkowsky , AASP's 12th president from 1997 to 1998. Formerly, Dr. Zaichkowsky taught at Boston University and currently consults full-time with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Dr. Zaichkowsky is joined by Eric Martin , Katy Johnson , and Chelsea Wooding . Thanks to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the the...

This episode features Dr. Jack Lesyk, AASP's 26th president from 2011-2012. Dr. Lesyk is the director of the Ohio Center for Sport Psychology . Jack is joined by Eric , Brandonn , and Katy Thanks to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the Past President/guests interviewed an...

*CONTENT WARNING* Around the 40 min mark, this episode contains accounts of sexual assault, and may not be suitable for all audiences. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-4673 to connect with a trained service provider if you or someone you know would like to speak to someone. This episode is part two of a two-part series that features AAASP's first president, Dr. John Silva. Dr. Silv...

This episode is part one of a two-part series that features AAASP's first president, Dr. John Silva. Dr. Silva was President from 1985-1987 and is a Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Join Chelsea , Brandonn , Katy , and Dr. Silva on a journey through the organization's history. Thanks to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy...

Eric Martin , Katy Johnson , and Chelsea Wooding interview Dr. Dan Gould, AASP's 4th President from 1989 - 1990. Dan is a Gwen Norrell Professor of Youth Sports and Student-Athlete Wellbeing Emeritus, and former director of the Institute for the Study of Youth Sport . Thanks to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music. The views and opinions...

Episode 9 of AASP and Answered features Dr. Dave "Yuke" Yukeslon, AASP's 16th President from 2001-2002. Dan is joined by  Eric Martin , Brandonn Harris , and Katy Johnson . Thanks to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the Past President/guests interviewed and do not ne...

 Megan , Chelsea , and Katy are joined by Dr. Sean McCann , who served as AASP's 23rd president from 2008 to 2009. Dr. McCann is a senior sport psychologist at the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Thanks to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for funding support and Kyle Ivy for the theme music. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the Past President/gu...