AASP Past Grant Recipients | Association for Applied Sport Psychology

2019-2020 AASP Research Grants

Elmer Castillo, Saint Francis University; Matthew Bird, University of Lincoln
Case Conceptualization in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology: Bridging Theory and Practice

Katherine Fairhurst & Dana Voelker, West Virginia University
A Phenomenological Photovoice Exploration of Female Exercisers’ Experiences of Their Body in Fitness Center Environments

Paula-Marie Ferrara, Morgan Eckenrod, Rebecca Zakrajsek, & Kelley Strohacker, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Determining Intervention Components for a Physical Activity Program Designed for Former Division I College Athletes: A Qualitative Approach

Tess Palmateer & Trent Petrie, University of North Texas
Mental Health Screening of Student-Athletes within NCAA Athletic Departments

Gabrielle Salvatore, Jasmin Hutchinson, & Sam Santich, Springfield College
The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Self-Efficacy in Premenopausal Women

Lennie Waite, University of St. Thomas; Anne Shadle, Air Force Research Laboratory; Chris Stanley, Florida State University; & Brian Zuleger, Adams State University
Evaluating the Athlete’s Needs: Preliminary Stage in Building Sport Psychology Services for USATF Athletes for the Next Olympic Cycle

2019-2020 AASP Community Outreach Grants

Makenna Henry, Orange Coast College; Leilani Madrigal, Long Beach State University
Girls’ Empowerment and Leadership Through Sport and Exercise

Jason Kostrna, Renatta Pavanelli, & Michael Perlett, Florida International University
The Effects of Training Exercise Class Leaders in SDT and Hedonic Theory

Kristin Mauldin & Ed Garrett, California Baptist University
RUSD Coaches' Clinic: Teaching Techniques to Increase Conditioning, Character, and Community

Olivia Wyatt, Jessica Bartley, & Katie Pagel, University of Denver
Integrating Mental Skills into an After-School Soccer Program for At-Risk and In-Need Youth in the Denver Community

2019-2020 AASP Foundation Gualberto Cremades International Research Grant

Joonyoung Lee, University of North Texas
Effects of Different Doses of Virtual Reality-based Physical Activity Intervention on Mental Health among Asian International College Students

2018-2019 AASP Research Grants

Chih-Chia (JJ) Chen, Mississippi State University
The Impact of Focus of Attention on Psychophysiological index in Golf Putting Skill: The Moderation Role of Different Skill Levels

Karynn Glover & Whitney Moore, Wayne State University
EPIC WIN for KC: The Impact of Team Leader Training on Campers' Sport Participation Behaviors

Candace M. Hogue, Penn State - Harrisburg
The Impact of a Mental Skills Training Intervention on Psychophysiological Responses to Performance Stress Elicited by an Ego-Involving Climate

Hayley Perelman & Alissa Haedt-Matt, Illinois Institute of Technology; Jessyca Arthur-Cameselle, Western Washington University
Decreasing Body Dissatisfaction in Male College Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Male Athlete Body Project

Johannes Raabe, Penn State Altoona; Tucker Readdy, University of Wyoming; Daniel Leyhr, University of Tübingen
A Person-Oriented Investigation of Cross-Contextual Motivation: A Mixed-Methods Study with Collegiate Student-Athletes

Matthew Viermaa, Utah State University; Stewart Vella, University of Wollongong; M. Blair Evans, Pennsylvania State University
Helping hands: Exploring the Mental Health Landscape in U.S. Youth Sport

2018-2019 AASP Community Outreach Grants

Erin Haugen, Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC; Alison Kelly, University of North Dakota and Group UP Adventures
Embracing Adventure: Girls' Adventure Running Camp Within a Community Non-Profit

Amber Shipherd, Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Mind Over Miles: An Integrative Community Outreach Program to Increasing Physical Activity through Running and Walking in Kingsville, TX

2018-2019 AASP Foundation Gualberto Cremades International Research Grant

Zenzi Husymans & Damien Clement, West Virginia University
Coaching Life Skills Through Youth Sport: An Application of the TPSR Model in Swaziland

2018-2019 Oglesby-Snyder Grant for Equity and Cultural Diversity

Matthew Bejar, Mercy University
The State of Diversity in the Association for Applied Sport Psychology: Gaining Momentum or Still Swimming Upstream?

2017-2018 AASP Research Grants

Erin Albert & Trent Petrie, University of North Texas
Achievement Motivation Theory as a Model for Explaining College Athletes’ Grit

Tsz Lun (Alan) Chu & Tao Zhang, Unversity of North Texas
Reducing Amotivation and Improving Motivational Outcomes in High School Athletes: The Roles of Coaches, Teammates, and Parents

Ashley Coker-Cranney & Jack C. Watson II, West Virginia University
Where is the Boundary Line? Understanding Identity and Overconformity in Female Collegiate Volleyball Players

Leilani Madrigal & Tiffanye Vargas, California State University - Long Beach
Identifying How Mental Toughness is Developed and Fostered on Athletic Teams: Perspectives from Coaches

Eric Martin, Boise State University & Megan Byrd, JFK University
The role of passion and athletic identity in reporting sport-related concussions

Scott Pierce, Illinois State University; Karl Erickson, Michigan State University & Mustafa Sarkar, Nottingham Trent University
High School Student-Athletes’ Perspectives and Experiences of Leadership as a Life Skill

2017-2018 AASP Community Outreach Grants

Brad Conn, El Camino College & Cynthia Clark, American Music and Dance College & Conservatory
Increasing Athletic Performance, Academic Achievement and Social Skills: The Integration of an Applied Sport Psychology Program to the Drew League Foundation

Michael L. Sachs & Aisha Bhimla, Temple University
GET PHIT - Increasing Community Capacity and Promoting Physical Activity in Filipino Americans Through Filipino Physical Activity Community Advocates and the Philippine Community of Southern New Jersey

2017-2018 AASP Foundation Gualberto Cremades International Research Grant

Sierra Keung, Sarah-Kate Millar, Julia Ioane, Lynn Kidman, Auckland University of Technology
Te pou hinengaro o ‘Te Iwi Kiwi’: High Performance junior rugby league players’ perceptions of psychosocial development

2016-2017 AASP Research Grants

Amy Baltzell & Robert Dibernardo, Trustees of Boston University
Evaluating the Mindfulness Meditation Training for Sport (MMTS)

Lauren Billing, University of Minnesota
The Efficacy of Affective Behavorial Strategies for Increasing Physical Activity: Implications for Harnessing the Dual-Mode Model

Matthew Bird and Graig Chow, Florida State University
Using the Health Belief Model to Investigate the Mental Health Help-Seeking Experiences of Student-Athletes: A Mixed Methodological Approach

Brigid Byrd & Jeffrey Martin, Wayne State University; and Tamara Hew-Butler, Oakland University
A Longitudinal Biopsychosocial Investigation of Overtraining in Division I College Swimmers

Lyndsie Coleman & Megan Babkes Stellino, University of Northern Colorado; and William Massey, Concordia University Wisconsin
Learning Through Play: The Impact of a Peer-Leadership Program on Cognitive Control in Low-Income Elementary School Students

Ian Connole & Cori Pinkett, K-State Athletics; and Lisa Rubin & Brian Weber, Kansas State University
Developing Student-Athletes into Leaders: Analyzing the Impact of a Leadership Academy

Janaina Lima Fogaca & Samuel J. Zizzi, West Virginia University
Approaches to Supervision in Sport Psychology and Their Influence in Supervised Professional Development

Andrew Friesen & Tracy Davenport, University of Wolverhampton; and Chantale Lussier, Elsyian Insight, Ottawa, Canada
A Systematic Review of Applied Sports Psychology Professional Philosophies

Kim Rogers, Vicki Ebbeck, G. John Geldhof & Joshua A. Weller, Oregon State University
Development and Validation of a Measure Assessing Physical Activity Shame

2016-2017 AASP Community Outreach Grants

Zeljka Vidic, Mark St. Martin & Kate Hibbard-Gibbons, Western Michigan University
Self-Management Program for Youth YMCA Referees and Staff

2015-2016 Oglesby-Snyder Grant for Equity and Cultural Diversity

Amanda Manu & Michael Sachs, Temple University
How Do Black Female Athletes Perceive, Negotiate, and Reconcile the Social Expectations of Femininity?

Amanda Perkins, Missouri State University
A Mixed-Methods Exploration of Factors Influencing Physical Activity Behavior among African American College Women

2015-2016 AASP Research Grants

Sicong Liu, Gershon Tenenbaum & Nathaniel Boingin, Florida State University
Ironic or Overcompensating Error in Golf Putting: Testing Attention Imbalance and its Implementation

William V. Massey, Concordia University Wisconsin & Meredith A. Whitley, Adelphi University
Against the odds: The development of a grounded theory for individuals from underserved communities who achieved personal and performance excellence through sport.

Gily Meir & Graig Chow, Florida State University
Supervision of Applied Sport Psychology in Graduate Programs across the USA

Elizabeth M. Mullin, Springfield College
Development of the Heterosexist Attitudes in Sport - Gay Male scale

Joey Ramaeker & Trent Petrie, University of North Texas
Psychological Well-Being and the Help Seeking Attitudes and Behaviors of Male Collegiate Athletes

Mustafa Sarkar & Lee Moore, University of Gloucestershire
Does psychological resilience predict sports performance under pressure?

2015-2016 AASP Community Outreach Grants

Melinda Scott, Kelley Catenacci, Kylie Phillips & Brandonn Harris, Georgia Southern University
Beyond the Playing Field: The Implementation and Evaluation of a Sport-Based Positive Youth Development Program for At-Risk Youth

2014-2015 Oglesby-Snyder Grant for Equity and Cultural Diversity

Leeja Carter & Amerigo Rossi, Long Island University-Brooklyn
Superwoman: Exploring Stress, Coping, and Physical Activity Among African American Women

Erica Tibbetts & Michael Sachs, Temple University
Understanding Incarcerated Women's Motivation to Exercise

2014-2015 AASP Research Grants

Theresa Brown, University of Kansas
Step It Up: Use of Praise in a Walking-Buddy Intervention

Stephanie Elmore, Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, & Mary Oakley, Stride Psychological Services
Team Masculine Identity, Homophobia, and Individual Satisfaction: An Exploration of the Experiences of Self-Identified Gay Male NCAA Division I College Athletes

Kimberly Fasczewski & Diane Gill, The University of NC at Greensboro
An exploration into the motivation of highly physically active people with multiple sclerosis

Stacy Gnacinski & Barbara Meyer, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Examining the effect of a heart rate variability feedback intervention on symptoms of stress, depressions, and burnout among student athletes

Jennifer Jordan Hamson-Utley, Weber State University
Improving Post-Concussion Care of the Athlete: An intervention Coordinating Multidisciplinary Psychosocial Care

Camilla Knight & Stephen Mellalieu, Swansea University
A longitudinal examination of stress, appraisals, and coping in youth swimming

Shamsi Manfared, Florida State University, Itay Basevitch, Florida State University, Gershon Tenenbaum, Florida State University, Robert Ecklund, University of Sterling, & Seongkwan Cho, Florida State University
Burnout and level of arousal: a neuro-biological perspective to athletes' burnout

Aubrey Newland & Maria Newton, University of Utah
Transformational Leadership in Sports: Predictors, Outcomes, and Practical Strategies

Leslie Podlog, University of Utah, John Heil, Psychological Health Roanoke, & Tom Iriye, University of Utah
A Self-Determination Psychological Intervention for Injured Collegiate Athletes

Phillip Post, New Mexico State University, Duncan Simpson, Barry University, & Greg Young, Liverpool John Moores University
The Effects of Imagery on Coincident Anticipation Timing Performance

Alessandro Quartiroli, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Robert Schinke, Laurentian University, Justine Vosloo, Ithaca College, & Leslee Fisher, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
A mixed method exploration of the current status of the multicultural counseling competences in sport psychology professionals and of their influences on the delivery of effective and ethical services

Selen Razon, Ball State University, Shannon Titus Dieringer, Ball State University, & Edson Filho, Behavioral Imaging and Neural Dynamics (BIND) Center University Chieti-Pescara
From Video Gaming to Behavior Change: Promoting Long Term Physical Activity Participation in Older Adults

Paul Sellars, Stephen Mellalieu, & Camilla Knight, Swansea University
Developing a grounded theory of retention in youth sport

Megan Stellino, Robert Brustad, & Lyndsie Coleman, University of Northern Colorado
Executive Function as a Predictor of Success Among Collegiate Baseball Players

2014-2015 AASP Outreach Grants

Stephanie Hanrahan, The University of Queensland
Introducing games and mental skills training to youth sports programs in Botswana

Jasmin Hutchinson, Erica Beachy, Dolores Christensen & Britton Brewer, Springfield College
The Springfield College Running Psychology Team: Applied sport psychology community outreach and sustainability support of the Hartford Marathon on 2014

Meredith Whitley, Adelphi University, & William Massey, Concordia University Wisconsin
Exploring our strengths and our future: A sport-based youth development program in Southern Queens, New York

2013-2014 AASP Research Grants

Edson Medeiros Filho & Gershon Tenenbaum, Florida State University
From Explicit to Implicit Coordination: Interactive Brains in Circus Acts

Ryan Flett, West Virginia University
Developing and Accessing a Positive Youth Development Module for Teachers in Physical Education Settings

Jennifer Gapin & Elena Holler, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
A Comparison of the Effects of Indoor and Outdoor Exercise on Cognitive Function

Candace Hogue & Mary Fry, University of Kansas
Participant Inflammatory and Cortisol Responses During a Motivational Climate Intervention

Karen Howells & David Fletcher, Loughborough University
A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Olympic Swimmers' Experiences of Adversity and Growth

Kathryn Longshore & Michael Sachs, Temple University
Mindfulness Training for Coaches (MTC): An Exploratory Study

John Mahoney, Daniel Gucciardi, Nikolaos Ntoumanis & Cliff Mallett, The University of Queensland & University of Birmingham
A Psychological Needs-Supportive Coaching Intervention for Fostering Mental Toughness in Adolescent Golfers

Leilani Madrigal & Diane Gill, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
An Investigation on the Relationships among Mental Toughness, Coping, and Stress in Roller Derby Skaters

Tadhg MacIntyre, Judy van Raalte, Britton Brewer & Aidan Moran, University of Limerick, Springfield College, & University College of Dublin
A Mixed Methods Exploration of Career Satisfaction, Engagement, and Self-Care among Applied Sport Psychology Practitioners

Alexandra Thompson & Trent Petrie, University of North Texas
Psychological Well-Being of Female Collegiate Athletes Post Career: A Longitudinal Investigation

Dana Voelker & Justine Reel, The College at Brockport, State University of New York & University of Utah
A Qualitative Investigation of Weight Pressures, Body Image, Exercise, and Eating Behaviors in Figure Staking

2013-2014 AASP Outreach Grants

Lauren Brooke, Peter Young, & Katie Irwin, John F Kennedy University
Mind over miles

Oscar Gutierrex, Jean-Charles Lebeau, Urska Dobersek, Gershon Tenenbaum, & Nataniel Bioangin, Florida State University
Exercise and psychological well-being among adults with disabilities: A community outreach program

Aimee Kimball, UPMC, & Samantha Monda, Robert Morris University
Partners in outreach: The Student Athlete Leadership Academy

Carole Oglesby, Positive Embodiment Enterp., Brad Conn, Alliant International University-Los Angeles, & Patricia Mejia,
Major League Baseball Urban Youth Academy: Enhancing performance in athletic competition and life skills through applied sport psychology workshops

Brandon Spradley, Conrad Woolsey, & William Steffen, United States Sports Academy
Concussion awareness, training, and management for community coaches and athlete support personnel

2012-2013 AASP Research Grants

Megan Sawyer & Thomas Raedeke, East Carolina University
Project MENTOR: Mentors for Exercise and Nutrition Treatment for Overweight Reduction

Stephen Gonzalez & Maria Newton, University of Utah
The Effect of Failure on Physiological Stress, Emotion, and Performance in High and Low Resilient Athletes

Jeffrey Pauline, Syracuse University
Increasing Stair Usage in a University Residential Complex

Nick Galli, Justine Reel, Hester Henderson, & Nicole Miller, University of Utah
A Qualitative Examination of Body Image Disturbances among Athletes with Disabilities

Christopher Mesagno & Denise Hill, University of Ballarat
Investigating pre- and post-shot routines to improve sport performance (under pressure)

Kristen Gierut & Daniel Kirschenbaum, Argosy University
The Healthy Obession Model: A Qualitative Evaluation of Highly Successful Weight Control by Formerly Obese Adolescents

Michelle Bartlett & Mitch Abrams,WTAMU
The State Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2: Normative Data for a College Student-Athlete Population

2011-2012 AASP Outreach Grants

Pediodized Mental Skills Training for High School Athletes
Erin Beskid & Dr. Mark Aoyagi

The purpose of the programming at Ski & Snowboard Club Vail during the 2011-2012 season was to serve the athletes, parents and coaches using a periodized Mental Skills Training program as well as parent and coach education sessions and a support group for injured athletes. The goal was to serve 40 high school athletes with the summer program and 225 throughout the winter season. The Athletic Coping Skills Inventory (ACSI-28) was used to assess the Mental Skills Training program. During the 2011-2012 season mental skills training programs were carried out to both the summer and seasonal groups serving all the populations intended. Each group received age appropriate mental skills training on a weekly basis from about mid November to March. A Peak Performance coach accompanied the high school aged teams on the snow weekly. Two parent education sessions were held on positive parenting. These were well received as evidenced by question and conversation after each session by the parents and the request for more presentaions a parent support group by the club's Human Performance Director. Support sessions for injured athletes were held from December through April again with the intentions of continuing the following season. Coach education was not carred out due to lack of staff and time after proper resources were devoted to the previously mentioned projects. The use of the ACSI-28 was altered slightly as the competition season began. It was used on the high school athletes to determine how those athletes who received the periodized traning from the summer and fall compared to those who received blocked mental skills training in the fall and winter due to their availability. Overall there was no improvement in either group or significance between the groups. A limiting factor may be the time of season the assessments were given (the preseason being more relaxed; post season being more influenced by season results and emotions). Additonally, as an athelete's understanding of the terms change and their ability to reflect grows, their views of the ACSI categories may also change influenceing results.

A major apsect of the Community Outreach Grant is sustainability of the project once the funding has ended. First Ski & Snowboard Club Vail has continued to support a Peak Performance Coacch on staff to the lead the program. Additionally they are offering a ski pass, SSCV clothing and lunch to interns to commit to a season of volunterring in the Peak Performance Department. The main way in which they helped the program to continue is through the time they are giving the Peak Performance staff to work work with athletes. This year they have given weekly time starting in September for all 250 academy kids compared to last year where only the high school (100) began at this time, resulting in triple the amount of direct contact with the athletes.

Teaching Coaches to Teach and Employ Mental Skills
Joan Duda, Mark Holland, Jennifer Cumming, & Lee-Ann Sharp
Our community outreach project aimed to develop methods to train rugby union coaches how to effectively teach and employ mental skills. The specific objectives were to:
1) Work with the Scottish Rugby Unions (SRU) Coach Development Team to identify a feasible and effective way to embed mental skills training (MST) into existing coach education.
2) Develop and evaluate a practical and interactive MST component within the existing coach education program, including educational materials.

The Coach Education Program

25 coaches of the U16 national pathway program were invited to join a pilot coach MST program (mean age 34.2 yrs, male = 21).
With the SRU a four-session program was developed. Each session contained discussions, games, practical examples, and follow-up resources. The session was collaboratively lead by a member of the University of Birmingham (UoB) and a SRU coach educator who received specific training. This allowed for greater integration of the program with the current coach education and should facilitate ongoing support from existing networks.

The four sessions included

Introduction
Aimed to introduce coaches to the program.
1.) Understanding what the coaches want from a program.
2.) Determining with coaches the mental skills to focus on during the program.
3.) Identification of, and planning for, the coaches perceived barriers.

The mental skills
Aimed to ensure that coaches had a clear and simple idea of what they wanted to achieve through MST.
1.) Introduce an easily understandable conceptualisation of the mental skills.
2.) Discuss the definition and value of targeted mental skills.

The mental techniques
Aimed to introduce mental techniques that can be used to regulate the mental skills.
1.) Discuss current practices, best practices, and specific practical examples.

Application of MST
Aimed to ensure that coaches were confident to apply MST within their current practices.
1.) Current session plans are adapted to include MST.
2.) Specific scenarios are discussed.
3.) Introduce the practical coaching resource.

Needs Analysis Evaluation
Throughout the program practical limitations hampered many coaches engagement (e.g., times and locations suitable for all coaches). This prompted a revision of the evaluation. An open ended questionnaire was developed to investigate the coaches use of MST, what mental characteristics they desired in players, what content and resources they find most useful and what barriers they perceive towards MST.
Implications

Resource
With the SRU, a practical coaching resource was developed (see attachment). The resource drew from existing training resources to include drills with practical examples of how to incorporate effective MST.

Knowledge
Throughout this project, the first of its kind for the SRU, we have had to develop the program to work within the existing coach education structure. Many barriers have been overcome which has provided valuable knowledge for their future programs.

Sustainability
The UoB and the SRU aim to continue their exceptional collaborative relationship with future development of the coach education program. This opportunity for sustainability has been made possible by the current grant.

Output
An abstract, based on the current project, will be submitted at the AASP conference in 201.

Exercise and Psychology Well-Being Among Older Adults: A Community Outreach Program
Edson Medeiros Filho & Itay Basevitch, Gershon Tenebaum, Katy Tran, Courtney Collins, Karin Jeffery, & Oscar Gutierrez

Over the past year we have led the community outreach program herein described. The project was developed and implemented in collaboration with the Tallahassee Senior Center. Twenty older adults (i.e., citizens over 55; M = 11, F = 9) participating in the table tennis team benefited from the outreach program. Furthermore, two health coordinators participated in the planning, execution and evaluation of the program, in an attempt to increase the sustainability of the program within the community.

The general purpose of the community outreach project was to educate the older adult members of the Tallahassee Senior Center on psychological skills aimed to enhance their well-being and exercise adherence. The specific aims included:

(a) Explanation of the benefits of psychological skill training in the development of life skills, exercise adherence, and sport performance.

(b) Presentation of goal setting skills and strategies aimed at educating participants about effective goal setting skills promoting motivation, autonomy and commitment related behaviors towards exercise and physical activity.

(c) An educational workshop designed to minimize self-presentation concerns and promote an informed approach to the aging process.

(d) Applied intervention and consultation for participants in the Tallahassee Senior Games focused on essential mental skills (e.g., imagery, self-talk and arousal regulation) related to optimal performance in the sport domain.

(e) Use of technology equipment (e.g., video-based simulations and biofeedback) to assess and train perceptual-cognitive skills (e.g., situational assessment, anticipation and decision making).
Qualitative and quantitative feedback from participants, senior center staff members (e.g., instructors, health program coordinators), and AASP certified supervising mentors suggest that the program has helped the older adults to learn and implement mental skills linked to the promotion of physical activity and well-being. In particular, participants reported higher levels of satisfaction in relation to (a) the facilitators' knowledge and attitude, (b) relevance of topics covered, and (c) quality of the materials. Participants have also suggested an increment in the allocation of time for each session, thereby indirectly indicating that they were pleased with the sessions.

Perhaps most important, this experience expanded our understanding of human diversity while also allowing us to strengthen our knowledge of multicultural methods related to applied sport and exercise psychology. Finally, this outreaching experience has evolved a phenomenological model on the mental skills linked to successful performance and quality of life among older adults.

Implementing Brief Interventions with Runners: The Mankato Marathon Sport Psych Team
Cindra Kamphoff

Based on social-cognitive theory as well as scholarship in the psychology of marathoning and peak performance in sport, we utilized a scientist-practitioner model when delivering The Mankato Marathon Sport Psych Team in October, 2011. Specifically, we provided brief interventions to runners at the Expo, before the marathon, and during the marathon. Giges and Petitpas (2000) described brief contact interventions as strategies that are active, goal oriented, time-limited, action oriented, warmly supportive, and present-focused. Our aims were to: 1) To help runners reach their potential by providing mental strategies and brief interventions before, during and after the Mankato Marathon, 2) To promote the awareness of the mental component of running and the field of sport and exercise psychology, and 3) To provide students and professionals with experience in delivering brief contact interventions to runners.

The social-cognitive theory provided the framework the 4-hour workshop for team members the day before the race, as well as the recommendations provided to the team members when working with runners. Following the organization of the successful Toronto Marathon Psyching Team, our intervention locations included three areas. First, we had a booth at the Expo the day before the marathon and provided mental tips. We walked around the Expo with signs that said, Come see us for a mental tip which allowed us to go to the runners and interact with them. We helped runners write a specific mantra, or a short, instructional phrase, for the race and then provided a flexible plastic wristband so they could write their mantra on it. Second, we were on bikes at the start of the race and during the race to impact as many runners as possible. On our bikes, we could provide runners with support and mental strategies during the marathon. Lastly, we were located at the finish line to help runners put their best spin on their performance. We helped runners talk through how the race went and adversity that experienced during the race.

Our work on the Sport Psych Team was successful. The Mankato Marathons facebook page was loaded with comments after the race about how the members of the team helped them especially in the final miles of the marathon. We provided a survey at the finish line for runners as well and their comments about the Team such as, Yes! The Sport Psych Team should be continued next year and The team was so helpful in the final miles and the signs were inspirational and funny. The Sport Psych Team was also featured on Southern Minnesotas news channel, KEYC, and a 2-page article of our work appeared in the Mankato Free Press. Along with the help of AASP, we also were able to secure a local sponsor so we could provide over 30 motivational signs along the course. Saying such as, Nothing is impossible. The word itself says Im possible as well as funny quotes such as Chuck Norris never ran a marathon.

We were asked to organize the team again during the 2012 Mankato Marathon, and the Mankato Marathon started a Think Right page to highlight our work: www.mankatomarathon.com/training-think.shtml. The Sport Psych Team also led to other presentations within our community and a growing awareness of the importance of sport psychology in our community.

We thank the Association for Applied Sport Psychology for their support and offering grants that impact communities such as ours!

2011-2012 AASP Research Grants

Melanie Adams & Diane Gill, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
On our feet: Using social cognitive theory to reduce sedentary behavior and increase physical activity in overweight women

Mimi Ho, Jennifer Cumming, & Joan Duda, University of Birmingham
Examining the use of self-regulation strategies in perfectionistic and non-perfectionistic athletes with and without hearing impairments: A longitudinal study

Cindra Kamphoff, Minnesota State University, Mankato
The development and maintenance of mental toughness in elite marathoners

Helen O'Connor & Stephanie Hanrahan, University of Queensland
"Moving on up": Investigating the effects of a future-selves intervention in promoting physical activity in Africa

2010-2011 AASP Research Grants

John Gotwals & Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere, Lakehead University

Jennifer Jordan Hamson-Utley & Rodney Hansen, Weber State University
Validating the Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions through Physiological Markers

Candace Hogue & Mary Fry, University of Kansas
Students' Salivary Stress Responses when Juggling in Two Distinct Motivational Climates

Robin Schroyer & Diane Whaley, University of Virginia
QuickStarters: A Peer Mentoring Program

Sarah Williams & Jennifer Cumming, University of Birmingham
Enhancing an Individual's Imagery Ability: Can Layering Images Facilitate Ease of Imaging?(PDF Document)

2009-2010 AASP Research Grants

Theresa Brown & Mary Fry, University of Kansas
Strong Girls Program

Eleanor Quested & Joan Duda, University of Birmingham
Motivational Determinants of Health-Related Immunological and Hormonal Responses of Elite Dancers

Dawn Lewis & David Kinnunen, CSU-Fresno
Validation of Three Quantitative Measures of the Sport Injury Domain: The Coaches’ Perspective

Emily Oliver & James Hardy, Bangor University
Effects of Self-Talk on Intrinsic Motivation

Robert Bell, Rob Nahlik, & Meghan Hallbrook, Ball State University
Utilizing Solution-Focused Guided Imagery for Golfers with the Yips

Sarah Skopek, American University, & Amanda Visek, George Washington University
Psychosocial Development in College Students: A Comparison between Athletes and Non-Athletes

Damien Clement & Vanessa Shannon, West Virginia University

John Lubker, West Texas A&M, Amanda Visek, George Washington University, & Jack Watson, West Virginia University
Qualities of Effective Sport Psychology Consultants: A Conjoint Analysis

2008 AASP Research Grants

Sean Mullen & Diane Whaley, University of Virginia
Explaining parents’ role in children’s physical activity.

Renee Mapes, University of Missouri
Athletes’ experiences of sport psychology consultation: Exploring a multiseason, cross-gender intervention.

Tiffanye Vargas-Tonsing, University of Texas-San Antonio
An examination of sport coaches’ perceptions of athletes exhibiting signs of ADHD and their perceived reactionary behavioral responses.

2007 AASP Research Grants

Todd Gilson & Deborah Feltz, Michigan State University
Self-efficacy effects on performance: A renewed debate

Megan Granquist & Diane Gill, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
The role of athlete hardiness and self-efficacy in predicting athletic injury rehabilitation adherence

Jennifer Thomas & Diane Gill, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
The effect of a preshot routine on competitive youth golf performance and the perceived benefits by participants

Penny McCullagh, CSU East Bay
Tracking the training and careers of advanced degree programs in sport psychology

Windee Weiss, University of Northern Iowa
Longitudinal analysis of gymnasts’ sport commitment: Exploring developmental differences, sport commitment types, and parental perceptions

Michael Sachs & Elizabeth Loughren, Temple University
Temple University web access linking Kinesiology and Imagery (TU WALKI)

Gretchen Kerr & Ashley Stirling, University of Toronto
How knowledgeable are sport psychology consultants about child protection in sport?

Trent Petrie, Christy Greenleaf, Jordan Hamson, & Scott Martin, University of North Texas
Physical fitness and its relation to mood, body image, self-concept, social pressures and internalization, teaching and weight bias in children