Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)

Today, we honor Juneteenth — a day of profound significance in American history.

As a community rooted in the pursuit of human performance and wellbeing, AASP recognizes that equity and justice are inseparable from that mission. We invite our community to sit with its history, engage in meaningful conversation, and remain committed to the ongoing pursuit of equity and justice.

To learn more about the history and meaning of Juneteenth, explore resources from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture here: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth

AASP is now accepting applications for its 2027 Regional Conference Grants!

Up to nine $1,500 grants are available to support institutions hosting engaging, student-focused events in sport and performance psychology.

Open to AASP members at both U.S. and international institutions, these grants help expand AASP programming and foster academic collaboration around the world. Institutions outside the U.S. are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications close September 1. Learn more and apply here: https://conta.cc/43tXdFj

📢 The Journal of Sport Psychology in Action is now accepting manuscript submissions for its upcoming special issue, Advancing Cultural Praxis in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology.

This special issue aims to move beyond theory and highlight how cultural praxis is applied in practice across diverse populations, contexts, and systems.

To learn more about the special issue or read the latest issue of JSPA, visit: https://think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issues/advancing-cultural-praxis-in-sport-exercise-and-performance-psychology/

Developing the ability to shift between a soft, broad focus and a sharp, targeted focus is a critical performance skill. Tracy Carrington explains that while staying “locked in” is essential, maintaining an intense focus for too long can create strain, tension, and performance fatigue. To counter this, she outlines how athletes can build visual endurance by learning to intentionally transition between soft and sharp focus during competition. This video is sponsored by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzdY6JnEf40

To learn more about AASP, please visit appliedsportpsych.org or our LinkedIn page, or follow us on Instagram at . To learn more about the Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) certification, please visit appliedsportpsych.org/certification.

It’s All About the Eyes: How Sharp Focus Enhances Performance Developing the ability to shift between a soft, broad focus and a s...

Don't miss AASP's upcoming webinar, “Supporting Athletes with Eating Disorders,” presented in partnership with the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES)

Join Dr. Marina Harris and Dr. Anthony Papathomas for an important discussion on the unique risks athletes face, the role of sport psychology professionals within multidisciplinary care teams, and practical strategies for supporting athlete recovery and well-being.

The webinar will take place on June 23 from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM ET. This program has been approved for 1.25 CEUs in the area of Ethics to partially meet the continuing education recertification requirement for CMPCs.

Register today: https://appliedsportpsych.org/webinars/supporting-athletes-with-eating-disorders/

Supporting LGBTQIA+ athletes goes beyond visibility; it also means continuing to learn, engage, and advocate for more inclusive sporting environments.

The AASP Pride (LGBTQ+) SIG encourages practitioners to stay current on research, participate in training opportunities, and connect with organizations advancing this work, such as the NGBA - National Gay Basketball Association, which is dedicated to providing the LGBTQ+ community with a well-organized, supportive and welcoming sporting environment.

To learn more about the organization and how to get involved, visit: https://ngba.org/

Whether you’re looking to pursue coaching, counseling, consulting, or organizational leadership, University of Western States offers a variety of degrees in Sport and Performance Psychology designed to help you support athletes, leaders, and performers in achieving peak performance: https://youtu.be/qCU8zdpVn6M?si=JCWhCvG7LCX2xjTK

Volume 6, Issue 1 of the Journal for Advancing Sport Psychology in Research (JASPR) is now available online!

This edition features new research on peer-led health coaching for weight-inclusive physical activity in college students, mental health experiences of Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes across a quadrennium, and the psychological impact of misogynistic music lyrics on women exercisers.

Explore the research here: https://conta.cc/3Pgr1SG

Ever wonder who helps connect and support graduate programs in sport, exercise, and performance psychology?

Meet the AASP Graduate Program Directors Committee—working across 100+ programs worldwide to strengthen training, share resources, and build stronger pathways for students, educators, and professionals.

The latest AASP Newsletter offers a closer look at their work and impact across the field: https://appliedsportpsych.org/members/newsletters/may-2026/research-and-practice-column-a-glimpse-into-the-aasp-graduate-program-directors-committee/

Reminder: Applications and nominations are open for the CMPC Certification Council.

The Council is seeking two Certificant Members and one Public Member to help support the continued growth and governance of the CMPC certification program.

Nominations are accepted through June 15, 2026. To learn more, visit: https://conta.cc/4u79ICD