Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)

Interested in getting involved in the world of sport and performance? Offered completely online, University of Western States offers a variety of sport and performance psychology programs, perfect for sport science professionals, mental health practitioners, educators, coaches, health care providers, and business leaders hoping to enhance, advance, or move beyond their current role without needing to pause their career.

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The AASP Foundation Endowment Day of Giving campaign is underway through September 17!

Help support the future of member awards, grants, and scholarships by making a donation in honor of someone who has made a difference in your career.

Make a gift today: https://appliedsportpsych.org/foundation/donate/start

Want to learn more? Find FAQs and additional information about the Endowment, how it operates, and why it matters: https://bit.ly/4yb9pbo

And follow along with our Endowment Day of Giving tracker to see how the campaign is progressing: https://appliedsportpsych.org/foundation/

Congratulations to Mary Fry, the 2026 recipient of the AASP Foundation Kate F. Hays Distinguished Mentor Award! ✨

The Kate F. Hays Distinguished Mentor Award recognizes outstanding efforts by an AASP member as a mentor/supervisor who has made a significant impact on their mentee(s) in the field.

Interested in applying for 2027? The application site will open in October ahead of the AASP Annual Conference. Learn more about the award and how to apply here: https://bit.ly/AASP-KFHDMA

AASP members continue to bring valuable sport psychology expertise to conversations in the media, offering insights and recognition across the world of athletics and higher education.

Recent coverage includes a Ripon Press feature recognizing AASP Member Frank Smoll at Ripon College's Alumni Awards Night, an Adams State University roundup highlighting AASP Member Sara Erdner among July employee accomplishments, and a Respect My Region article featuring AASP insights on how athletes can stay motivated during challenging seasons.

Visit the Members in the News page to read more articles featuring AASP members: https://bit.ly/AASP-MemsintheNews

Time is running out! ⏰ Early bird pricing for AASP’s Annual Conference ends on September 9th! Don’t miss your chance to secure the best rate. Register today: https://conta.cc/4gD6fHt

Considering private practice? A recent AASP newsletter article highlights Project E’s free “Explore” guide, designed to help you take a closer look at whether private practice is the right path for you.

With reflection prompts, resources, and thoughtful questions, the guide can help you explore what’s next for your career.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4zdE89j

Let's give a big congratulations to AASP's 2026 Outstanding Student Practice Award recipient, Rachel Shinnick! 🏅

The Outstanding Student Practice Award recognizes outstanding service delivery in sport and performance psychology by an Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) student member who demonstrates exceptional quality and innovation in delivering sport and performance psychology services to the public.

Interested in applying for 2027? The 2027 application site will open in October ahead of the AASP Annual Conference. Learn more about this award here: https://bit.ly/AASPAwards-OSP

Save the date for AASP’s upcoming webinar, “Same Science, Different Arena: Applying Performance Psychology into Business and Organizational Settings,” happening Thursday, September 24 at 4 PM ET.

Panelists Jon Metzler, PhD, CMPC and James Coplin III, MA, will explore how the same principles used to help athletes perform under pressure can translate to founders, executives, leaders, and teams.

Attendees will learn practical pathways for bringing performance psychology into business settings, from individual consultation and executive coaching to leadership development and organization-wide performance.

✅ Earn 1.25 CEUs for CMPC recertification.

Learn more and register now: https://appliedsportpsych.org/webinars/same-science-different-arena/

CMPCs, there’s still time to apply! Nominations for the Application Review Committee (ARC) and Recertification Review Committee (RRC) are open through September 1.

If you’re an active CMPC interested in supporting the initial certification and/or recertification process, consider putting your name forward. Self-nominations are also welcome:

Learn more and apply: https://conta.cc/4uQXA8Z