Page 28 - Summer 2015 Newsletter

Student Delegate Spotlights

Davis VanderVeen, BA, Indiana University – Purdue University

Noelle Menendez, BS, John F. Kennedy University

gained. It is also a great way to connect exercise psychology. I have also discov-

with and learn from others, and in the ered that counseling is one of my newfound

process, help create useful resources. strengths. I hope to investigate where my
Davis
Noelle
As a irst time student delegate, this has professional opportunities stand, both

already been a great way to get involved VANDERVEEN MENENDEZ
today and in the future, so I can support
and contribute to the ield of sport and
the wellbeing of student-athletes as they

exercise psychology. Right now, we are perform in all aspects of life.
DAVIS VANDERVEEN
developing several resources for AASP

students to use when conducting and What do you most enjoy about being on What are your research or applied interests?

evaluating research. Our current proj- the student initiatives you’re on currently?
I am interested in general risk taking behaviors
ects are focused on research ethics and
What are you working on with that SI?
in athletes. We know athletes tend to enjoy
writing IRB applications.
high adrenaline situations a bit more than the
PEM allows me to get a irst-hand look
average person, and I am interested in inding
NOELLE MENENDEZ
at what colleagues have achieved and

explored in our ield. I enjoy the ability to out how it affects their general life functioning.
What are your research or applied
My current doctoral research is focused on
collaborate with others and personally
interests?
how a tendency towards rash action may be
contribute to raising awareness of sport
My current research interest involves beneicial for athletes in the heat of competi-
psychology applications in a variety of
investigating the obstacles and avenues tion and how a supportive team environment
contexts, in and outside of the physical do-
for gaining entry into collegiate athletics can help to reduce harmful behaviors off the

main. I have also reviewed several student-
as a mental skills coach or as a sport ield (e.g., alcohol and drug abuse). My applied
written articles and provided feedback for
psychologist. This summer, I began interests involve working with athletes and
improvement to better serve our writers
collecting data for my thesis, and I am teams to maximize their playing experience,
and readers. In addition, the SCI team has
hopeful this information will further sup- develop meaningful relationships, and lead

port the achievement of my own profes- encouraged and supported an increased healthier lifestyles.

involvement in the student-oriented events
sional aspirations - working for university
at the annual conference. With this oppor- What do you most enjoy about being on the
institutions to serve student-athletes. My
tunity, I strive to leave a personal impact on Best Practices for Research Initiative? What
internships have allowed me to gain

hands-on experience implementing designing student engagement that is not are you currently working on with BPR?

mental skills training with college-level only informative, but also entertaining. As I enjoy working on this initiative because it

athletes, as well as an increased pas- this year’s challenge host, I strive to create gives me a chance to apply my personal ex-

sion for working in this area of sport and
a memorable show!
periences as well academic knowledge I’ve

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