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Featured Articles

Journey
Developing as a Scientist-Practitioner-Teacher-Manager in Sport Psychology: A Hard yet Rewarding Journey


Paul Wylleman

In this interview, Paul Wylleman, the 2017 AASP International Distinguished Scholar Award recipient, discusses his scientist-practitioner-teacher-manager role in sport psychology, expanding on the "traditional" scientist-practitioner model advocated by AASP. In his experience, all four roles do complement each other, even if juggling the respective demands is challenging.
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Developing and Fostering Mental Toughness in Athletic Teams: High-School Coaches' Perspectives


Leilani Madrigal
Tiffanye Vargas

Leilani Madrigal and Tiffanye Vargas provide considerations on how high-school coaches can develop mental toughness in their athletes. In addition, some considerations for novice coaches regarding training mental toughness are provided. This research was supported by a 2017-2018 AASP Research Grant.


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Fall 2018 Financial Report from AASP Executive Board

In this report, the AASP Executive Board presents the current financial health of the association based on the most recent financial numbers. Highlights include the 2018 budget, AASP's actual income and expenses for the past three years and the most recent statement on the organization's assets.
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Fall 2018 Student Representatives' Message


Courtney Hess
Joanna Foss


AASP Student Representatives, Joanna Foss and Courtney Hess, reflect on aspects of the organization's strategic planning initiatives relevant to its student members. Highlights of the report include information for students planning to attend the Annual Conference in Toronto, as well as some valuable student resources.

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September & October Diversity Month Announcements

Greetings AASP! September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! To learn more about Hispanic culture and history please check out this PBS Timeline and the Biography.com  List of Hispanic Athletes .  September 21st  is the International Day of Peace. Check out the IOC's Peace through Sport page.

 
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The theme for 2018 is " America's Workforce: Empowering All ". October is also National Bullying Prevention Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and LGBT History Month.  Celebrate the iconic figures in LGBTQ+ history; visit stopbullying.gov ; and check out the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence to learn how you can make a difference.

 
Celebrate International Day of Nonviolence on October 2 nd, World Mental Health Day on October 10 th, National Coming Out Day on October 11 th , Spirit Day (Anti-Bullying) on October 16 th, and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17 th. Also, keep an eye out for the Diversity Committee's September and October tweets and Facebook posts.


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