Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)

09/04/2026

Time is running out! ⏰ Early bird pricing for AASP’s Annual Conference ends on September 9th! Don’t miss your chance to secure the best rate. Register today: https://conta.cc/4gD6fHt

09/03/2026

Considering private practice? A recent AASP newsletter article highlights Project E’s free “Explore” guide, designed to help you take a closer look at whether private practice is the right path for you.

With reflection prompts, resources, and thoughtful questions, the guide can help you explore what’s next for your career.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4zdE89j

09/02/2026

Let's give a big congratulations to AASP's 2026 Outstanding Student Practice Award recipient, Rachel Shinnick! 🏅

The Outstanding Student Practice Award recognizes outstanding service delivery in sport and performance psychology by an Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) student member who demonstrates exceptional quality and innovation in delivering sport and performance psychology services to the public.

Interested in applying for 2027? The 2027 application site will open in October ahead of the AASP Annual Conference. Learn more about this award here: https://bit.ly/AASPAwards-OSP

09/01/2026

Save the date for AASP’s upcoming webinar, “Same Science, Different Arena: Applying Performance Psychology into Business and Organizational Settings,” happening Thursday, September 24 at 4 PM ET.

Panelists Jon Metzler, PhD, CMPC and James Coplin III, MA, will explore how the same principles used to help athletes perform under pressure can translate to founders, executives, leaders, and teams.

Attendees will learn practical pathways for bringing performance psychology into business settings, from individual consultation and executive coaching to leadership development and organization-wide performance.

✅ Earn 1.25 CEUs for CMPC recertification.

Learn more and register now: https://appliedsportpsych.org/webinars/same-science-different-arena/

08/31/2026

🎧 This month’s featured podcasts are here!

From the mental side of the World Cup to building resilience and exploring AASP’s history, this month’s picks offer plenty to add to your listening queue:

⚽ In These Times with Bill Nigut — AASP President Dr. Brandonn Harris, CMPC joins the conversation on the World Cup in Atlanta and its impact on the city.

🧠 Win More, Live Better with AASP member Zach Brandon, MS, CMPC — Amy Morin explores what mental strength really means, including managing anxiety, building confidence, regulating emotions, and focusing on what you can control.

🎙️ AASP & Answered with AASP members and CMPCs Drs. Megan Byrd and Eric Martin
— Take a look back at a conversation with AASP’s 21st President, Dr. Vikki Krane, about her presidency, career, and experiences in the field of sport psychology.

Which one are you listening to first? 🎧

Check out all three in our featured podcast library: https://appliedsportpsych.org/media/featured-podcast-library/

08/28/2026

CMPCs, there’s still time to apply! Nominations for the Application Review Committee (ARC) and Recertification Review Committee (RRC) are open through September 1.

If you’re an active CMPC interested in supporting the initial certification and/or recertification process, consider putting your name forward. Self-nominations are also welcome:

Learn more and apply: https://conta.cc/4uQXA8Z

08/27/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 recipient of the AASP Foundation Distinguished Public Communication, Awareness, and Outreach Award, Erin Haugen! 🌟

This award recognizes an AASP member’s efforts to promote, raise awareness of the field/profession, or engage in outreach efforts to non-sport psychology-related professional organizations.

To learn more about this award, visit: https://appliedsportpsych.org/awards/distinguished-public-communication-awareness-and-outreach-award/

08/26/2026

New articles from the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action (JSPA) are now available online!

This collection features practical research and insights on applying sport psychology in clinical practice, self-regulation, mindfulness and performance enhancement, and strategies for managing pre-performance anxiety.

Read the articles here: https://conta.cc/4fISl4Y

08/25/2026

AASP is now accepting nominations for the inaugural INSPIRE Advisory Board!

The board will help guide emerging scientific developments, interdisciplinary practice, research priorities and opportunities to strengthen collaboration across performance domains.

AASP welcomes nominations from researchers and applied practitioners with expertise across areas including sport and exercise science, athletic training, biomechanics, nutrition, physical therapy, sports medicine, and more.

Nominations are due September 3: , 2026. Learn more here and submit a nomination: https://conta.cc/4xxFOsr

08/24/2026

📖 Check out the latest AASP Blog post: "Leveraging the 'Athletic Self' After Sport."

Transitioning out of sport can be challenging, but it doesn't have to mean losing your identity. Athletes can carry the strengths they've developed through sport into new roles, build meaningful connections beyond athletics, and navigate retirement with confidence, purpose, and resilience.

Read the blog post here:

For athletes who have invested years into training, competition, and team culture, retiring from sport can feel like losing a core part of their identity. The athletic identity is not just personal;…