Sport & Performance Psychology, University of Denver

When professional athletes step into a competitive environment, there are few secrets about the training program that got them there. Everyone is training extremely hard, and there’s no magic potion that will allow an athlete to perform at a physically higher level than someone else. Often the only difference between winning and losing is who has the mental toughness to perform at their best when it really matters.

Read more about Addie's journey with Graduate School of Professional Psychology, University of Denver in our Newsroom: https://bit.ly/2OASlqT.

With March coming to an end, MASPP wanted to take the time to recognize and give thanks to the field of athletic training.
We want to thank all the ATCs that have collaborated with, supported, and furthered the field of Sport Psychology. We appreciate all the hard work and care ATCs provide to their performers.

How the Field of Athletic Training and Sport Psychology Collide It’s March! We are all hoping for some warmer weather after this long winter. It’s also one of the more exciting months for sports fans with March Madness right around the corner. March is also Nat…

We are excited to have DU hosting the AASP Southwest Regional Conference in less than 1 month! Come join us to see presentations from students and professionals, and hear from keynote speakers Dr. Scott Goldman, Dr. Nicki Moore, Dr. Bill Moore, and our very own alumni, Dr. Shawn Zeplin. This is not only an amazing opportunity to learn and grow from others in the field of sport psychology, but also connect and network with this community. Registration is OPEN NOW!!

As February comes to a close, Dylan’s blog post expands beyond Black History Month and discusses the continuing journey of Black History

As a CPEX community, we are dedicated, passionate, and hardworking. We strive to share our passion with others. We are grateful for work our consultants are doing out in the field. It’s always a pleasure to see how we’re positively impacting our clients.

Katherine McManus, 2nd year MASPP student and CPEX President, provides insight on what it means to be a MASPP student, and a peek at our daily schedule in our latest blog post.

A Day in the Life of a DU MASPP Student It’s that anxiety provoking time of year. The excitement of the holiday season is over, the newness of the new year has faded, the thrill of the first snow fall has thawed, and the uncertaint…

It’s Super Bowl Sunday!!! Get prepared for the game by reading the article below where Director and Professor of Sport and Performance Psychology at DU, Dr. Aoyagi, was quoted on the advantages of being the underdog.

Despite Their Dominance, The Patriots Embrace The Disrespected 'Underdog' Role The Pats join a long history of teams that've made sure everyone knows about the critics who counted them out.

"At the end of the day, success is being able to hold your head up high, regardless of the outcome, knowing that you did your best to become the best you can become." Check out our newest blog post that focuses on the value of success

The Journey to Success Success. We all want it, strive for it, sacrifice for it, and even struggle for it. But what exactly are we striving for? The Oxford English Dictionary defines success as “the accomplishment of an …

This Tuesday, January 15th, DU will be hosting a Sit-Down. This event will feature conversations with highly accomplished athletes and other accomplished professionals to discuss mental health and emotional challenges. The event is FREE and will be held in DU’s Hamilton Gymnasium from 6-8 p.m. ALSO, the first 150 students to attend will receive a FREE Yeti Rambler Tumbler! All the info on the event can be found on the link below:
http://ritchiecenter.du.edu/news/samehere-sit-downs-coming-to-du-on-january-15/

#SameHere Sit-Downs Coming to DU on January 15 - Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness DU students are encouraged to attend the Sit-Down on Tuesday, January 15, in Hamilton Gymnasium. The event is produced by The Global Mental Health Alliance: We’re All A Little “Crazy”, and admission is free. This event will feature opportunities for candid and revealing conversations...

The holiday season can be a chaotic and stressful time for many. A strategy to fully embrace and enjoy the holidays is to implement self care and unplug from technology/social media. Check out our newest blog post that focuses on self care and unplugging posted now on Wordpress!

What is self care, anyway? Part I – Self-Care What is self-care, anyway? We hear about this great thing called self-care in the media, on magazine covers, and even from our weekly (or monthly) phone calls with our pare…