By: Kensa K. Gunter, PsyD, LP, CC-AASP and Heather J. Peters, PhD, LP, CC-AASP Originally published in the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Newsletter – Summer 2014 In recent months, several highly publicized incidents have occurred, which have reignited questions about the prevalence of racism and discrimination in the realm of sports. From the…

By: Kensa Gunter, PsyD., CC-AASP, Rob Owens, EdD, and Tanya Prewitt-White, PhD, CC-AASP *Originally published February 27, 2017 in the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Blog The Dual Role of Athlete and Activist The arena of sport and performance is often regarded as a utopian space where, unlike other facets of society, equity and…

The world of competitive sport is exciting, intense and increasingly fast-paced. Athletes and coaches alike often find themselves working overtime to identify ways to sharpen individual skills, maximize team talent, and develop mental toughness, all to stay one step ahead of the competition and achieve performance excellence. In truth, working hard and striving to be…