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October 2024

Walking Is Seriously Beneficial for Your Mental Health—Here’s Why – Peloton The Output
Feat. AASP Member Christopher Stanley

Leadership In Sports: Fostering Creativity And Teaching Accountability – Forbes
Feat. the Association for Applied Sport Psychology

Mental Health After Injury: What Happens In Your Brain and How To Cope, Per Psychology Experts – Women's Health Magazine | Syndicated to MSN
Feat. AASP Members Daya Grant, Erin Haugen, and Natalie Léger

How to Turn a Boring Long Run Into an Invigorating Celebration of the Great Outdoors – SELF
Feat. AASP Members Maddie Petry and Keith Kaufman

How to Deal With Marathon Training Fatigue – Runners World
Feat. AASP Member Maddie Petry

Differentiating Mental Health, Illness, and Performance – Psychology Today
Feat. AASP Member Tess Kilwein

What Minnesota Researchers Found After Studying Strava’s Effects on Mental Health – Star Tribune
Feat. AASP Members Hayley Russell, Ellen Becken, and Lucie Henrich

4 Tips for Actually Loving the Gym if You’re an Introvert—Because There’s a Difference Between Surviving and *Thriving* – Well + Good
Feat. AASP Research and Practice Division Head Robert Owens


September 2024

The Path Out of Sport Isn’t Always Clear for Retiring Paralympians – SELF
Feat. AASP Member Jamie Shapiro

How to Build Confidence and Mental Toughness for Young Athletes Using Sport Psychology – BRAINZ
Feat. AASP Member Valerie Alston

The Mental Health Crisis in Sports Is Getting Long Overdue Attention – University Business
Feat. Association for Applied Sport Psychology

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Announcement – UIC Today
Feat. AASP Member John Coumbe-Lilley


August 2024

Sport Psychology Helps Female Athletes Reach Peak Performance, Compete, and Win – Forbes
Feat. AASP

Perceptions of Former Collegiate Athletes on Career Transition Programs in the NCAA – The Sport Journal
Feat. AASP Member Lindsay Ross-Stewart

Reciting A Mantra Can Alter Your Brain Chemistry—In A Good Way – Women's Health Magazine
Feat. AASP Members Lacey Henderson and Bianca Latham

Selby Joins Women’s Soccer Coaching Staff – Husson University Athletics
Feat. AASP Member Christine Selby

United Way’s First Pledging Event Encourages Attendees to Be Kind to Themselves – Mankato Free Press
Feat. AASP Member Cindra Kamphoff


July 2024

Even Olympians Battle Impostor Syndrome. How One Team USA Ssychologist Is Supporting Athletes’ Mental Health in Paris – Fortune | Syndicated to MSN, Yahoo Finance, AOL, & Inkl
Feat. AASP Member Kweku Smith

Q&A: Learn How Olympians Keep Their Cool from Team USA’s Chief Sport Psychologist – Los Angeles Times
Feat. AASP Member Jessica Bartley

UK Sport Psychology Leader Honored for Impact in the Field – University of Kentucky
Feat. AASP Member and CMPC Certification Council Member Marc Cormier

SIUE’s Ross-Stewart Receives OVC Outstanding Faculty Award – Illinois Business Journal
Feat. AASP Member Lindsay Ross-Stewart


June 2024

Women in Sports Often Face Mental Health Challenges. A Boise Teen's Website Offers Help Idaho – Idaho Statesman
Feat. Association for Applied Sport Psychology

It's Called a 'Focus Cue'—and It Can Help Prevent Your Blow Up Holes – Golf Digest
Feat. AASP Member Matthew Cuccaro & Mention of AASP Blog Post

French Open: Iga Swiatek Conquers the Pressure of Being Unbeatable – ESPN | Syndicated to ESPN IndiaESPN UK
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Ashwin Patel


May 2024

The Iron Butterfly Launches a First-Ever Website to Advance Mental Health in Women's Sports – PRWeb
Feat. AASP Member Hillary Cauthen

Faith Lutheran Gets Athletes Ready for a Shining Moment With a Mental Performance Program – KTNV Las Vegas
Feat. AASP Member Mark Cheney

The 2024 Golf Performance Guide: Golf’s Mental Game – Colorado AvidGolfer
Feat. Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)

Athletes Can Boost Physical Performance by Upping Mental Game – KATU ABC 2
Feat. AASP Member Anna Hennings

How 'Unruly' Sports Parents Harm Their Kids' Mental Health – HealthDay News | Syndicated to US News & World ReportNBC 6 KPVI; Pacific Daily News
Feat. AASP Blog Post, "The Do’s and Don’ts for Parents of Young Athletes"

Mind-Body Connection: 4 Yoga-Based Techniques To Boost Daily Resilience And Performance – Zee News
Feat. Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)


April 2024

From D1 Softball To Army Resilience Coach – Exclusive Interview With Valerie Alston – Brainz
Feat. AASP Member Valerie Alston

How Habit Loops Can Help You Follow Through with Your Fitness and Wellness Goals – Peloton
Feat. AASP Scientific Program Division Head Chelsea Wooding

Unplugged With Betsy Shoenfelt SHAPE America-Society of Health and Physical Educators
Feat. AASP President Betsy Shoenfelt


March 2024

Spy Games: Where Are the Contestants Now? – The Cinemaholic
Feat. AASP Member Mitch Abrams

When RunDisney Becomes Your Religion – Women's Health | Syndicated to AOL and Yahoo! Sports UK and Ireland
Feat. AASP Members Steven Wininger and Jamie Shapiro


February 2024

What Is Sport Psychology? – Boot Camp Military Fitness Institute
Feat. Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)


January 2024

How to Use Exercise as Part of Your Mental Health Toolbox Safely and Effectively – Women's Health
Feat. AASP Professional Standards Division Head Angel Brutus

A Star Soccer Coach Steps Down and Shines a Spotlight on Burnout – Washington Post
Feat. AASP Member Alan Chu


December 2023

Homeland Magazine December 2023 – Homeland Magazine
Feat. AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Shannon Baird


November 2023

This Is How You Can Take Back Control When Your Brain Is Yelling ‘Stop’ During a Tough Workout – Well + Good | Grazia
Feat. AASP Scientific Program Division Head Chelsea Wooding


October 2023

All About Self-Efficacy: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Get Better at It – Everyday Health
Feat. AASP Member Amber Shipherd


August 2023

How to Know When You Need a Sport Psychologist, Even if You’re Not a Competitive Athlete Livestrong
Feat. AASP Membership Services Division Head Amber Shipherd and AASP Member Jamie Shapiro


July 2023

What Experts Want You to Know About Sports, Injuries, and Identity – My Body Odyssey
Feat. Professional Standards Division Head Angel Brutus


June 2023

Should More Be Done to Protect Athletes? – CQ Researcher
Feat. AASP Member Hillary Cauthen

Too Mentally Fried to Run? Speak Nicely to Yourself Runner's World
Feat. AASP Public Relations & Outreach Division Head Shannon Baird


May 2023

Former Mets Pitcher Bill Pulsipher Discusses Mental Health Issues in Baseball – Newsday
Feat. AASP Member Hillary Cauthen

Why Elite Athletes Are Getting Serious About Mental Coaching – Women's Running | Yahoo! Life
Feat. AASP Members Jon Metzler, Colleen Hacker, and Jim Taylor

How to Talk to Our Daughters About Exercise – Runners World
Feat. AASP Past President Lindsey Blom


April 2023

Can a Personality Test Give Your Performance a Boost? – Triathlete Magazine
Feat. AASP President-Elect Betsy Shoenfelt

Cut Through the Noise – Inside Higher Ed
Feat. AASP Member Greg Young


March 2023

Want To Improve Your Mental Health? A Huge New Study Found This One Thing Is 1.5X More Important Than Therapy or Medication – Parade | Syndicated to Yahoo! Life + NewsBreak
Feat. AASP Immediate Past President Lindsey Blom


February 2023

How to Manage Comparison and Jealousy in the Studio – Dance Magazine
Feat. AASP Members Chelsea Wooding and Leigh Skvarla

Dr. Erin Haugen Receives Jack Weakley Award of Distinction from NATA – Fighting Hawks
Feat. AASP Member Erin Haugen


January 2023

How to Make 2023 Your Healthiest Year Yet – Runner's World South Africa
Feat. AASP Member Hillary Cauthen


December 2022

What Having 'Mental Grit' Really Means – Muscle & Fitness
Feat. AASP Scientific Program Division Head Stephen Gonzalez


November 2022

Club Soccer Puts the Sport Out of Reach for Many Kids – NPR
Feat. AASP Past President Lindsey Blom

3 Expert-Backed Ways to Boost Workout MotivationKickoff
Feat. AASP Pride (LGBTQ+) Special Interest Group Co-Coordinator Hannah Bennett

What Steps Are Being Taken to Promote Diversity in Sports?Sports Digest
Feat. AASP's Diversity & Inclusion Division

Football Has Found Its New BogeymanThe Atlantic | Vigour Times | Ex Bulletin | Ask By Geeks | The Hoop News
Feat. AASP Member Alex Auerbach


October 2022

These 7 Mental Tricks Can Train Your Brain To Help You Run Faster Well + Good
Feat. AASP Member Eric Bean


September 2022

How a Veteran Coach Learned to Stop Yelling and Start CollaboratingThe New York Times
Feat. AASP President-Elect Bob Harmison

I Cry Often When I’m in the Mountains. You Should, Too.Outside Magazine | Yahoo Life
Feat. AASP Member Hillary Cauthen

Is That Race PR Slipping Away? Here Are 7 Ways to Keep Your Motivation UpRunner’s World
Feat. AASP Scientific Division Head Stephen Gonzalez

Five Strategies for Overcoming Race Day NervesTracksmith
Feat. AASP Member Hillary Cauthen


August 2022

Is the NCAA Doing Enough to Protect Mental Health?WhoWhatWhy
Feat. AASP President-Elect Bob Harmison


July 2022

Music Is Your Ultimate Training PartnerRunners World | Runners World South Africa
Feat. AASP Scientific Division Head Stephen Gonzalez

Lost Your Physical Confidence After a Fall? Here’s How to Get it BackThe Washington Post
Feat. AASP Membership Services Division Head Amber Shipherd

Why Elite Athletes Are Getting Serious About Mental CoachingOutside Magazine | Southern Indiana Trails | Trail Runner Magazine
Feat. CMPC® Certification Council Chair Jon Metzler

TikTok’s Viral ‘Treadmill Struts’ Workouts Are Taking Hot Girl Walks to a New LevelWell + Good | News Colony
Feat. AASP Member Angie Fifer Winter


June 2022

The Ethics of Thru-Hiking with KidsOutside Magazine | Backpacker.com
Feat. AASP Scientific Division Head Stephen Gonzalez

The Unexpected Benefits of Group WorkoutsNewsbreak 
Feat. AASP’s Exercise Adherence Tips

NBA Finals 2022: Champion Warriors Embrace Their Inner PettinessFox Sports 
Feat. AASP Scientific Division Head Stephen Gonzalez


May 2022

AASP 2022 Mental Health Awareness Month Challenge | Resources for Coaches and Student-Athletes – United Soccer Coaches

Perfectionism Can Hold You Back from Performing at Your Best – Bicycling.com | Bicycling South Africa
Feat. AASP Member Megan Byrd

When Does Heckling Cross the Line? How Athletes Cope With Heckling on the Field and Off – Global Sports Matter
Feat. AASP Membership Services Division Head Amber Shipherd

‘I’m a Pro Cliff Diver, and This Is My Number One Secret for Facing My Fears’ – Well + Good
Feat. AASP Member Eric Bean

How to Train Like an Elite Army Ranger, According to a Best Ranger Coach – Task & Purpose
Feat AASP Member Nate Wolch

5 Tips to Create a Fitness Routine That Supports Your Mental and Emotional Health – Livestrong.com | Newsbreak
Feat. AASP Member Hillary Cauthen

A Totally Honest Review of the Galaxy Watch4 – Well + Good | Newsbreak | Business Mayor
Feat. AASP Member Hillary Cauthen


April 2022

How Much Data Is Too Much?Women’s Running
Feat. AASP Member Angie (Fifer) Winter

See It Happen to Make It HappenNike
Feat. AASP Member Angie (Fifer) Winter

Build Your Mental Toughness With These Training Strategies - Bicycling.com
Feat. AASP Membership Services Division Head Amber Shipherd

10 Health Benefits of Regular ExerciseLivestrong.com
Feat. AASP Member Hillary Cauthen

Suicides Put Spotlight on How Hard It Can Be for Student-Athletes to Ask for HelpNBC News
Feat. AASP Diversity and Inclusion Division Head Stephany Coakley


March 2022

COVID Disruptions Have Intensified Stress for New Jersey High School Coaches, and Some QuitNorthJersey.com
Feat. AASP Member Hillary Cauthen

7 Ways to Get and Stay Motivated to ExerciseGoodRx Health
Feat. AASP’s Exercise Adherence Tips

How to Deal With Competition AnxietyRunner’s World 
Feat. AASP Scientific Division Head Stephen Gonzalez


February 2022

Experts Discuss Mikaela Shiffrin and How to Overcome a Crisis of Confidence: ‘It Happens to Everyone’ CNBC make it
Feat. AASP Member Hillary Cauthen

Win at Life: How to Apply Sport Psychology Tactics to Perform Like a Boss in the Gym, at Work, and at Home Women’s Health
Feat. AASP Certification Council Chair Jon Metzler

Mental Health at the 2022 Winter OlympicsCheddar News
Feat. AASP President-Elect Bob Harmison


January 2022

These Workout Glasses Project Fitness Stats Right Into Your Sight Line – The Wall Street Journal | PDF
Feat. AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Shannon Baird

Women in Wellness: Temple University’s Dr. Stephany Coakley on the Five Lifestyle Tweaks That Help Support the Journey Toward Better Well-Being – Authority Magazine
Feat. AASP Diversity & Inclusion Division Head Stephany Coakley


December 2021

Build Your Mental Toughness With These Training Strategies – Bicycling.com
Feat. AASP Membership Services Division Head Amber Shipherd

Redefining Winning & How We Approach Success with Dr. Eric BeanGravity Podcast
Feat. Past AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Eric Bean

Back in the Office? Here’s How to Readjust to Your Pre-WFH Running Schedule – Runner's World
Feat. AASP Scientific Division Head Stephen Gonzalez

A Shift in Perspective Could Help You Have Your Healthiest Year Yet – MSN
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen


November 2021

You Can See It in Their Eyes: Why Rushing the Field Is on the Rise in College FootballESPN
Feat. AASP Scientific Division Head Stephen Gonzalez


October 2021

Health Tracking: How to Monitor Your Stats MindfullyWomen’s Health Australia
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

The Change Youth Sports Needs After the Pandemic: More FunParents
Feat. AASP President Lindsey Blom


September 2021

Naomi Osaka Announces Probable ReturnGood Morning America
Feat. Past AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Eric Bean

These Expert-Backed Tips Will Help You Come Back Mentally Strong From an InjuryRunner’s World
Feat AASP President Lindsey Blom

Is The ‘Runner’s High’ Real? We Asked 4 Pros To Weigh InWell + Good
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen


August 2021

Mental Health Is Central to Sport—And With Mounting Pressures for Athletes, Prioritizing It Is PivotalWell + Good
Feat. AASP Diversity and Inclusion Division Head Leeja Carter
 
Gymnastics: Biles Likely Hit 'Reset' Button – A Psychologist's Perspective – Reuters
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen
 
Get Yourself an Accountability Partner – Nike
Feat. AASP Scientific Division Head Stephen Gonzalez


July 2021

Simone Biles Rejects a Long Tradition of Stoicism in SportsThe New York Times
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

The ‘Insurmountable’ Weight of Expectations on Simone Biles, Other Professional Athletes – PBS
Feat. AASP Member Angie Fifer

How to Visualize Your Way to Your Next Fitness Goal, According to ExpertsWell + Good
Feat. AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Eric Bean

How Athlete Candor on Mental Health Is Changing the Game – The Wall Street Journal
Feat. AASP Member Michele Kerulis

How Emotional Awareness Can Impact ExerciseThe Local Optimist
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

Simone Biles' Olympic Withdrawal Opens New Chapter of Discourse Around Athletes and Their Mental HealthThe Boston Globe
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

Simone Biles’ Story Can Help More Parents Support Their Athlete Child’s Mental HealthSheKnows
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen and Scientific Division Head Stephen Gonzalez


June 2021

Head Out of the Game: Athletes, the Press, and Mental Health – NPR
Feat. AASP President Kensa Gunter

Olympians Are Crying Out About Their Mental Health Challenges. We Should Listen. – The Washington Post
Feat. AASP Members Jessica Bartley and William Parham

Expert Discusses Naomi Osaka's French Open ExitAP News
Feat. AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Eric Bean

The Highs and Lows of Training for a Marathon in the Midst of the COVID-19 PandemicRunner’s World
Feat. AASP Membership Services Division Head Amber Shipherd

Runner’s High Is Real, It’s Just Not What You ThinkThe Cut
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen


May 2021

It’s Totally Normal to Start Crying While You’re RunningMen’s Health
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

How to Make Peace With Your Fitness After a Long Break – U.S. Masters Swimming
Feat. AASP Member Darrell Phillips

10 Ways to Embrace Adventure at Any AgeHGTV
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

Athletes for Hope Special Episode - Shifting the Culture in Sport – Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Feat. AASP Member Keith Kaufman


April 2021

How to Be a Mindful RunnerReal Simple
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen and Scientific Division Head Stephen Gonzalez

Social Justice & Sport – Kentucky Resilience Lab
Feat. AASP Student Member Travis Scheadler


March 2021

How Mindful Running Made Me a Faster, Happier RunnerFit & Well
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

The Madness Behind March MadnessThe Sport of Entertainment Podcast
Feat. AASP Scientific Division Head Stephen Gonzalez

How Early Experiences With Sports Shape How We Feel About Fitness in the FutureWell + Good
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen


February 2021

Adventurous Trail Running Is Good for Your Mental HealthTrail Runner Magazine
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

Embrace Process in the Face of Failure with Dr. Angus Mugfor‪dCoaching Through Stories
Feat. AASP Member Angus Mugford and AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Eric Bean


January 2021

What a Cactus Taught Me About Prickly Emotions – TED Talk
Feat. AASP Member Jessica Woods

Medicine for the Mind - How Pickleball Improves Mental Performance – USA Pickleball Magazine
Feat. AASP Member Scott Barnicle & AASP Executive Director Kent Lindeman

How to Make Exercise Easier—Even When You Don't Want to Work OutHealth.com
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

How to Stop Fixating on Workout Metrics, According to an Exercise Psychologist – Well + Good
Feat. AASP Membership Services Division Head Amber Shipherd


December 2020

Adventurous Trail Running Is Good for Your Mental Health – Women’s Running
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

10 Amazing Things Exercise Can Do for Your Mind and Body  LIVESTRONG
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen


November 2020

How To Practice Self-Care While You Wait for Election ResultsGOBankingRates
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

See It Happen to Make It Happen  Nike Training
Feat. Past AASP Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer


October 2020

10 Signs You Really Should Take a Rest Day – SELF
Feat. Former AASP Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer

18 Ways to Practice Self-Care in the Final Days Before the Election – GOBankingRates
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

The Pirates and the Psychology of Losing on Fans – TribLIVE
Feat. AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Eric Bean


September 2020

5 Ways to Adjust Your Workout If You’re Dealing With Anxiety – MyFitnessPal
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen
 
It’s Not a Fantasy! Sports Can Help Us Through These Pandemic TimesEveryday Health
Feat. AASP President-Elect Kensa Gunter
 
How to Work Out for Your Mental HealthPopular Science
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen


August 2020

Skipped Your Workout - Again? An Accountability Partner Can Help You Meet Your Fitness GoalsThe Washington Post
Feat. AASP Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer

The Return to High School and College Athletics This FallSports Byline USA
Feat. AASP Scientific Division Head-Elect Stephen Gonzalez

High School Athletes Face Anxiety, Depression, Risky Behavior Without Sports – The College Fix
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen


July 2020

5 Steps to Clean Up Your Instagram Fitness Feed for Less FOMO and More Joy – Livestrong
Feat. AASP Web Presence Committee Member Michele Kerulis

The Benefits of Solitude — and How to Actually Enjoy Them – Nike Training
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

Can the Return of Pro Sports Help Your Mental Health? – Verywell Mind
Feat. AASP President-Elect Kensa Gunter

5 Thoughts Every Injured Runner Has — and How to Cope With Them – Runner's World Australia
Feat. AASP Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer


June 2020

Mental Stress Is an Unspoken Part of the Game for eSports Athletes  – The Undefeated
Feat. AASP Member Doug Gardner

Dual Pandemics: Coronavirus and Racism  – Unit3d podcast
Feat. AASP President-Elect Kensa Gunter


May 2020

My Running Rituals Have Changed in the Era of COVID-19, But the Miles Still Matter – Well + Good
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen
 
‘Try to Set Goals Every Day’: Finding Moments of Positivity During the Pandemic – The Globe and Mail
Feat AASP President Natalie Durand-Bush
 
This 18-Minute Dance Cardio Workout will Leave Every Muscle in Your Body Quaking – MSN
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen
 
Coronavirus: Jaylen Brown and Cal Alumnus Cynt Marshall on NBA Roundtable Today – #NBATogether Livestream
Feat. AASP President-Elect Kensa Gunter


April 2020

'Mentally, That's a Whole 'Nother Ball Game'Sports Illustrated
Feat. AASP President-Elect Kensa Gunter

Behavioral Health Professionals Playing Vital Role for Student-Athletes During Uncertain TimeForbes
Feat. AASP Scientific Division Head-Elect Stephen Gonzalez

Doing Cardio Affects Your Brain Differently Than Things Like Strength Training - Here's How – Well + Good
Feat. AASP Scientific Division Head-Elect Stephen Gonzalez


March 2020

Say These ‘Magic Words’ for a More Productive Workout Livestrong
Feat. AASP Scientific Division Head-Elect Stephen Gonzalez
 
I Struggle With Depression, and When I Was at My Lowest, Running Helped Me Find Happiness – PopSugar
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen
 
Yes, It’s Okay to Take a Walk Outside During CoronavirusOprah Magazine
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

See other coverage and suggested resources from March in AASP's blog post The COVID-19 Pandemic: Tips for Athletes, Coaches, Parents, and the Sport Community.


February 2020

Harassment Is Stressful. Here's How to Stay Calm When it Happens to You – Runner's World
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

Overzealous Parents Are Ruining Youth Sports. It's Past Time to Sit Quiet and Let the Kids Play – Washington Post
Feat. AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Eric Bean

Making Weight: Risks and Reward – Psychology Today
Feat. AASP Eating Disorders Special Interest Group


January 2020

Why Do Some in Sports Feel the Need to Cheat? – The Boston Globe
Feat. AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Eric Bean

Six Ways to Train Your Brain Like an Elite Athlete Forbes
Feat. AASP Member Cindra Kamphoff

Successful Goals Rely on Mental Performance Tahoe Daily Tribune
Feat. AASP Member Ryan Carr 


December 2019

Fitness Trends That Defined 2019 – Livestrong
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen
 
Is Running Every Day More Harmful Than Helpful? – 
Runner’s World
Feat. AASP Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer
 
5 Fitness Trends You’re Going to Love in 2020 – 
Livestrong
Feat. AASP Diversity and Inclusion Division Head Leeja Carter


November 2019

Yes, It’s Good to Stick With an Activity. But There’s Also Value in Walking Away.  The Washington Post
Feat. AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Eric Bean
 
Walking 10,000 Steps – Healthy Guideline or Rigid Goal? – Yahoo News
Feat. AASP Member Greg Chertok


October 2019

5 Thoughts Every Injured Runner Has—and How to Cope With Them – Runner’s World
Feat. AASP Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer
 
Putting the Fun Back in Youth Sports – Kiwi Magazine
Feat. AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Eric Bean
 
The Scoop on Running Streaks – Health Magazine October 2019 Issue
Feat. AASP Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer


September 2019

Veteran NFL Kicker Battles 'Demons' That Can Come With The Job  NPR
Feat. AASP Member Cindra Kamphoff
 
A Champion’s Mindset: How to Find It (and Keep It) –
Triathlete Magazine
Feat. AASP Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer

Choosing a Coach for Your Youth Athlete Houston Family Magazine
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen


August 2019

5 Powerful Relaxation Techniques Every Cyclist Must TryBicycling Magazine
Feat. AASP Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer

Follow Your Child's Lead: How to Talk to Your Kids After a Bad GameThe Evening Sun
Feat. AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Eric Bean

Can Getting Mentally Tough Up Your Game? In All Sports, the Answer Is YesEveryday Health
Feat. AASP Membership Services Division Head Lani Lawrence


July 2019

We Found Out Just How Much Exercise Is *Too* Much ExerciseWell + Good
Feat. AASP Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer

List of Exercise Goals and Objectives - Livestrong
Feat. AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Eric Bean

The Angry Female Athlete Stereotype Is Damaging to Women’s Sports & Here’s Why It Exists - Bustle
Feat. AASP Diversity & Inclusion Division Head Leeja Carter


June 2019

Kids Have a Bad Game? Here's Some Parenting Advice on How to Talk Through the Postgame Conversation USA Today
Feat. AASP Member Sarah Carson Sackett

Exercise: Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Set a Fitness Routine NBC New York
Feat. Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer

Is Runner's High Real? MapMyRun
Feat. Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer


May 2019

Former Hong Kong Elite Swimmer Now Offers a Winning Formula Through Sport Psychology - South China Morning Post
Feat. AASP Member Karen Lo

Idaho State's Haley Harrison Still Fighting off the Darkness - Associated Press
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

What Parents Should (and Should Not) Do at Their Child's Sporting Events - USA Today
Feat. AASP Member Sarah Carson Sackett

The Psychology of Enduring, and Snapping, a Cold Streak - Inside Hook
Feat. AASP Research & Practice Division Head Graig Chow


April 2019

Why Extreme Wellness Is So Popular - Medium
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

Players Can Enter NBA Draft, Hire an Agent, and Still Play for UK Next Season - Lexington Herald-Leader Newspaper
Feat. AASP Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer

Plugged-In Golf Podcast - Episode 48
Feat. AASP PR & Outreach Division Head Eric Bean


March 2019

Athletes Are Admired, Idolized, & Often Physically & Mentally Distressed - Healthline
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

How to Keep Pre-Workout Anxiety From Affecting Your Sweat Sesh - Well and Good
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

Why Athlete Retirement Transitions Can Be So Devastating - Front Office Sports
Feat. AASP Member Scott Goldman


February 2019

From Tom Brady to LeBron: When It Comes to GOATs, We Don't All Need to Be Sheep - The Washington Post
Feat. AASP Member Eddie O'Connor

How to Cope With School Sports Ending Teen Vogue
Feat. AASP Secretary-Treasurer Hillary Cauthen

When the Steelers & Penguins Flop, Should You Flip? - Post-Gazette
Feat. AASP Member Scott Goldman


January 2019

Feel the Brrr: Exercising in the Cold Can Give Your Workout a Boost - Healthline
Feat. AASP Scientific Program Division Head Angie Fifer

Underdogs? No Respect? That's the Patriots' Story & They're Sticking to It - Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Feat. AASP Member Scott Goldman

Dr. Graig Chow Joins The Rob Breaux Show w/ Karson Robinson - KKAM Radio
Feat. AASP Research & Practice Division Head Graig Chow