In the Trenches

Transgender

LGBTQ+ Representation in Sports Is at an All-Time High

Tess M. Kilwein PhD, ABPP, CMPC on July 4, 2024

Sports organizations should be prepared to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion practices.

Sports organizations should be prepared to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion practices.

Identity

Why Aren’t We Talking About Regional Identity in Athletics?

Tess M. Kilwein PhD, ABPP, CMPC on March 15, 2024

Regional culture is an often overlooked aspect of identity that impacts athletes' experiences. Sports ecosystems should discuss athletes' regional identities.

Regional culture is an often overlooked aspect of identity that impacts athletes' experiences. Sports ecosystems should discuss athletes' regional identities.

Sport and Competition

Hanging Up the Cleats: How to Transition Out of Sports

Tess M. Kilwein PhD, ABPP, CMPC on December 20, 2023

Athletes face psychological challenges when transitioning out of their sport. These recommendations could support healthier transitions.

Athletes face psychological challenges when transitioning out of their sport. These recommendations could support healthier transitions.

Sport and Competition

What Is a Sport Psychologist?

Tess M. Kilwein PhD, ABPP, CMPC on November 3, 2023

As the field of sport psychology continues to expand, so do the settings and functions you can find sport psychologists operating in.

As the field of sport psychology continues to expand, so do the settings and functions you can find sport psychologists operating in.

Sport and Competition

Coaches' Mental Health Matters

Tess M. Kilwein PhD, ABPP, CMPC on July 27, 2023

Despite athletic coaches facing unique mental health challenges, they have largely been left out of the conversation about mental health support.

Despite athletic coaches facing unique mental health challenges, they have largely been left out of the conversation about mental health support.