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Eric Bean

Member since 2004

 

Education

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 2002
            B.A., Psychology
California State University, Fullerton, California, 2006
            M.S., Kinesiology, specialization: Sport Psychology
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, expected May 2010
            Ph.D., Kinesiology, specialization: Sport Psychology and Youth Development
 
Applied Publications
Bean, E., Gould, D., & Flett, R. (2007). Team Motivation. MHSAA Captain’s
Leadership Development Program
Gould, D., Flett, R., & Bean, E., (2007). (in press) Mental Preparation for Training and Competition.
Bean, E. (2008). Rebounding From an Emotional Loss. MHSAA Game Plans: Coaching
Advancement Newsletter, 4(4), 2-3. 
 
Presentations
Bean, E.  (2008, February). Mental Skills Use in Junior Golf. Lecture session presented at the Midwest Regional Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, Champaign, Illinois.
Bean, E. (2008, February). Student Consulting Think Tank. Workshop session presented at the Midwest Regional Association for Applied Sport Psychology Conference, Champaign, Illinois.
Bean, E. (2007) Sportsmanship. Captain’s Clinic Presentation with MHSAA, February 28, 2007; April 2, 2007
 
Professional Specializations and Interests
My research interests focus on positive youth development, specifically the role of coaches and parents. I am also interested in the efficacy of sport psychology consulting. Currently I am consulting with springboard diving, golf, and field hockey teams as well as individual athletes.
 
AASP Student Initiatives
Ad-Hoc Student Development Committee (2007-present)
PPUMP (2007-present)
AASP Expo (2007-present)
 
Other Interests
Basketball, golf, shadow boxing, traveling, and sarcasm