1st Edition
Contextually Competent Applied Practice Across Sport, Exercise, and Performance Domains
About the Editors
Our Global Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1: Working with Athletes
Embracing the Peripheral in Sport Psychology Andrew P. Friesen
“Looking under the Carpet”: Service Delivery across Diverse (But Neglected) Sports Sahen Gupta, David Price, & Richard Thelwell
Integrating the Art and Science of Teaching Mental Skills to Athletes Colleen M. Hacker
Chapter 2: Working with Athletes with Hidden Disabilities
Working With Neurodivergent Athletes: Enhancing Participation, Performance, and Enjoyment Christopher Stanley, Timothy Baghurst, & Nicole Robertson
Providing Mental Performance Consulting for Athletes with Hidden Disabilities: Understanding SLD, ADHD, and ASD Robyn Braun-Trocchio
Helping Coaches Work with Athletes with Hidden Disabilities Tiffanye M. Vargas, Robbi Beyer, & Margaret M. Flores
Chapter 3: Working with Athletes with Physical Disabilities
People First: Mental Performance Consulting in Para Sport Sommer Christie, Michael Whitehead, & Penny Werthner
Working with Athletes with Acquired Physical Disabilities Derek M. Zike
Supporting Athletes with Disabilities: A Singaporean Perspective Hansen Bay
Chapter 4: Working in Youth Sport
Transcontinental Success Factors for Doing Sport Psychology with Youth: Stakeholder Engagement and Prioritizing Fun in Service Delivery Amanda J. Visek & Lindsey C. Blom
Teaching Mental Skills to Tweens Earlynn Lauer, Larry Lauer, & Rebecca A. Zakrajsek
Sport Psychology Service that Supports Coaches in their Role as Cultural Leader using Holistic Ecological Working Models Louise Kamuk Storm, Jacob Vinholt, & Kristoffer Henriksen
Chapter 5: Working With Coaches
Building Effective Environments for Development and Performance Success in Sport: Working with and through Coaches Svenja Wachsmuth, Rebecca A. Zakrajsek, Donna O’Connor, & Oliver Höner
Empowering Leaders: Working with the Coach as a Performer Kristen Dieffenbach & Melissa Thompson
Promoting Wellbeing of High Performance Sport New Zealand Coaches: Shaping Systems and Integrating Principles Antoinette Minniti & Daryl Gibson
Chapter 6: Working With Exercisers
Working in the World of Applied Exercise Psychology Isabella Cacciatore & Clara Swedlund
Considerations when Working with Elderly Exercisers Urska Dobersek & David Pargman
Working With Exercise Participants Michael L. Sachs, Selen Razon, & Jerry Holt
Chapter 7: Working in Esport
Level Up: Building a Mental Performance Career in Esports Eric LeNorgant, Alessandro Quartiroli, Claudio Godoi, & Jackson Jin
Opening the Doors of Esports: Expectations versus Reality Bernadette Ramaker, Lisa Musculus, & Ismael Pedraza-Ramirez
A Practical Guide of Applied Sport Psychology in Esports Rebecca Wong & Remco Polman
Chapter 8: Working with Military & Tactical Professionals
Sport and Performance Psychology for First Responders: From Theory to Practice Robert E. Owens & Charlie Frost
Performance Psychology Providing Value to Military Populations Nick Powell & Eric Biener
Performance Psychology Interventions for Tactical Populations: Focus on Mental Training, Attentional Control, and Debriefing Nicki Marquardt
Chapter 9: Working in the Corporate World
The Transition from Sport Psychology to Business Consulting Paul Ashbrook, Grayson Kimball, & Greg Cartin
The Economy of Behavior: The Road to Unlocking Optimal Human Performance Shruti Nair & Nimrod Mon Brokman
Working on Strengths with High Performers in Business Sandy Gordon
Chapter 10: Working with Performing Artists
Consultation in the Performing Arts: Culture, Perspective and Common Themes Mitchell DeSimone, Chelsea Butters Wooding, & Leigh Skvarla
Let’s Move into Dance: Key Considerations for Providing Sport Psychology Services to Dancers Sanna M. Nordin-Bates, Carrie Taylor Johnson, & Jennifer Cumming
Feeling the Music: An Embodied Approach to Mental Skills Training with Musicians Chantale Lussier & Veronica Allan
Chapter 11: Working in the Healthcare Sector
Beyond Grey’s Anatomy: Understanding the Healthcare Environment and Practitioners to Optimize Performance Eric Bean & Nicholas E. Anton
Applied Sport Psychology in the Training of Healthcare Professionals Helen R Church, John Sandars, Emma Huntley, & James Tomlinson
Presenting the High-Performance Physician Program Aman Hussain & Andrew P. Friesen
Biography
Andrew P. Friesen is a sport and exercise psychology professor at Penn State Berks, USA, and a Fellow of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). His research focuses on emotion regulation in sport and the professional development of practitioners. In addition to his academic role, Andrew runs a private practice providing mental performance services to athletes and performers. He has authored and edited numerous publications in applied sport psychology and actively mentors emerging professionals pursuing certification and careers in the field.
Sebastian Brueckner is a sport psychologist based in Germany whose work bridges applied practice, teaching, and international collaboration. He has served as a consultant to athletes, coaches, and organizations across levels of performance, with an emphasis on evidence-based approaches to mental skills training and professional development. Sebastian’s scholarship and service reflect a global commitment to advancing the profession, with particular interest in practitioner identity and the integration of research into applied practice.
Lauren S. Tashman is the Senior Research Scientist for Mursion, Inc. and an applied sport and performance psychology consultant and leadership coach based in New York City, USA. As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), she has worked with athletes, coaches, business leaders, and performing artists to help individuals and teams consistently perform at their best. Lauren has extensive experience in higher education and professional training, and she is passionate about helping emerging professionals build sustainable, values-driven careers. Her contributions to the field include applied practice, supervision, applying the science of high performance in the business world, and international professional service.
