Virtual Sport Psych

For those who live and breathe sport psychology.
Learn directly from applied sport psychology experts and exchange ideas with passionate professionals from every corner of the globe. Together, we’ll explore strategies that inspire change and make a real difference in the lives of athletes and teams.

STAYING UPDATED WITH THE LATEST RESEARCH IS ESSENTIAL…
As sport psychology professionals, we owe it to the athletes, teams, and coaches we support to bring them the very best—grounded in current research and proven practices. We want to read the latest studies, learn from experts, and exchange insights with our peers.

VASPS 2025
The #1 online summit for sport psychology professionals

Get onboard on VASPS2025.com

In 2025, topics range from building professional networks and using social media effectively, to cultural insights from the Olympic stage and innovative approaches like multiplayer meditation. You’ll also explore strategies for sustainable practice, self-care, and key lessons learned from years in applied sport psychology—so you can strengthen your skills, grow your impact, and better support the people you work with.

Register Now for VASPS2025.com
and get 38 VSP+ Monthly Workshop Series recordings (2,400+ minutes of content).

A few years ago, I was working with an athlete who suddenly stopped in the middle of a session, looked me straight in the eyes, and asked:

“Do you actually know what this feels like?”

It was one of those moments where theory and textbooks aren’t enough. What mattered was being able to connect, to reflect honestly, and to draw on the experiences of others who had been in similar situations.

That’s why I believe so strongly in learning together as a community. And that’s exactly what VASPS2025 is about: creating a space where we don’t just hear polished presentations, but share the tough questions, the messy realities, and the practical strategies that really work.

This year’s sessions will give you that kind of learning:

Insights from who have worked at Olympic Games and World Cups.
Approaches for handling challenges in professional practice and business development.
New perspectives on self-care, culture, mindfulness, and communication.
Every session is designed to leave you with ideas you can take directly into your own practice—so the next time a client asks you a difficult question, you’ll have new ways to respond.

Join the whole community in this workshop at VASPS2025.com

When I think back to my early years in sport psychology,
I often wish I had been able to sit in a room with experienced colleagues and hear their honest stories-what worked for them, what didn’t, and what they had learned along the way.
Back then, finding those insights wasn’t easy.

Interestingly, that’s exactly what many younger colleagues, students, and early-career professionals still tell me today: “I’d just love to sit in and listen—hear how others approach things, what challenges they face, and how they deal with them.”
This year, at VASPS2025 (Sept 17-18), you’ll hear from colleagues working at the Olympic Games, explore meditation and mindfulness in applied settings, learn how to build a professional presence on social media, reflect on self-care as a core professional skill, and more.

Secure your spot at VASPS2025.com with , showing how professional associations can become a springboard for collaboration and real-world impact.

Be there and build your network at VASPS2025.com.

When you think about growing as a professional, one of the most important questions is: Who could I learn from?

In my own career, I’ve always looked for mentors and colleagues who combine two things: real-world experience and the willingness to share not just their successes, but also their struggles. That’s the kind of learning that sticks

Prof. Alessandro Quartiroli (USA) – on why self-care is not a luxury but a foundation for ethical, effective practice.

Rather than offering prescriptive solutions, the workshop provides a reflective framework and guiding questions to help practitioners protect their well-being while consistently delivering the highest standards of practice.

I’d love for you to be part of this year’s summit. These two days are designed to give you real, actionable insights you can take back into your work immediately.

Secure your spot at VASPS2025.com

Together!
That's how safety is created and violence is pushed away.

Together we had our VSP+ Monthly Workshop exploring those key topics:
- Ethical and practical responses when athletes disclose violence or harm
- Principles of prevention and trauma-informed safeguarding

and much more, check the link in the stories! 🔗

Through case discussions, shared experiences, and guided reflection, participants will leave with greater awareness, practical strategies, and a renewed sense of responsibility to foster safety, dignity, and trust in their sport environments.

This workshop is designed for sport psychology professionals working at all levels, from youth sport to high-performance.
Whether you’ve encountered these issues before or are just beginning to build your safeguarding awareness, this session offers a critical foundation for ethical and responsive practice.

Then Watch the Workshop and Be Part of VSP+.com
We are waiting for you.

🔔 Are we truly prepared to recognize and respond to unsafe situation?

As sport psychologists, we often work in trusted spaces where athletes may disclose harm, or where subtle signs of unsafe environments emerge.

Be ready to understand and spot patterns to detect interpersonal and sexual violence in the workspace.

Be part of it by subscribing at this link VSP+.com
🔗 Link in stories & Bio

Whether you’ve encountered these issues before or are just beginning to build your safeguarding awareness, this session offers a critical foundation for ethical and responsive practice.

Competence isn't a fixed state - it's a commitment. 🤝
No matter how experienced we are, we have to make space for learning. 📗

Here is why we crafted an infographic on our latest "Strategy of the Week" post that thousands of you enjoyed.

It is available at the link in the stories ⬇️
https://community.virtualsportpsych.com/c/articles/infographic-1-89d4abe3-106c-4ee9-bb66-7d3f920793fc

Click on the link and download it to share it with everyone interested or beneficial for this innovative approach.
https://community.virtualsportpsych.com/c/articles/infographic-1-89d4abe3-106c-4ee9-bb66-7d3f920793fc

Whether it's through asking ourselves better questions, investing in personal development, or creating spaces to learn with and from others — we all have the power to shape not just our own practice, but the culture of our profession.

And that's what we're building together at VSP+: a supportive community where growth is collaborative, accessible, and rooted in everyday realities.

On 28 June, the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots — a day that honours LGBTQ+ resilience and the ongoing pursuit of equity and visibility. It's a meaningful time to reflect, but also to act.

Click here to register and learn more: https://psychology.org.au/event/25181

will be the host, In addition to being an integral role in the VSP+ community, David Smith is a passionate advocate for inclusion in sport, and a PhD candidate specialising in sport and exercise psychology.

With a background in both academic research and hands-on work with LGBTQ+ athletes around the world, David brings a wealth of personal and professional experience from organisations such as You Can Play, Pride Cheerleading Association, Compete Sports Diversity, and Special Olympics. His work blends lived experience, community engagement, and liberation psychology to support confidence, authenticity, and belonging in sporting spaces.

Ideal for: Sport and exercise psychologists, coaches, educators, and professionals working in sport, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Let's come together to learn, reflect, and take meaningful steps toward building safer and more inclusive sporting communities.

Click here to register and learn more: https://psychology.org.au/event/25181