Current Student Bios

Alexa Bentley

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Montana.
Sport Experience: Alexa played competitive soccer from an early age and went on to play Division 1 soccer for her first two years of college. She is currently privately coaching youth soccer players in Green Bay.
Research/Consulting Interests: Body Image, player-coach communication/relationships, and CTE studies.
Hobbies: Hiking, long walks, volleyball, playing with her cat and her dog, shopping, coaching, and spending as much time as she can with friends and family!

Chanel Bradford

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lakeland University (WI)
Sports Experience: Chanel played competitive basketball for 14 years. This includes 4 years playing DIII college basketball.
Research/Consulting Interests: All aspects of collegiate athletes, performance anxiety, motivation, burnout, and eating disorders.
Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, watching sports, and exercising.

Shayne Buchanan

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a Minor in Communication from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.
Sports experience: Shayne has worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2012 and provided Massage Therapy for professional and amateur athletes including Real Salt Lake Soccer Team, PGA Tour golf, Bodybuilders and CrossFit Athletes. Shayne played Football as a teenager and competes in Powerlifting recreationally.
Research/Consulting Interests: Psychological benefits of exercise, injury/re-injury anxiety, motivation and fatigue management strategies.
Hobbies: Going on drives, movies, strength training, and enjoying nature walks.

Juan Burleigh

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Gustavus Adolphus College.
Sports experience: Juan competed in cross country and track in high school as well as in college. He also played baseball in high school. During college, Juan found his love for cycling. He loves to ride solo and be adventurous or participate in group rides.
Research/Consulting Interests: Virtual reality to simulate in-game experiences, motivation, and injury recovery.
Hobbies: Cycling, running, dancing, and anything exercise related.

Abbi Byrne

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Iowa State University.
Sports experience: Abbi played competitive soccer from an early age and has helped coach at the high school levels. In high school, she also participated in cross country and has since continued by running a half marathon and many other races.
Research/Consulting Interests: Performance anxiety, motivation, team cohesion, and injury recovery.
Hobbies: Exercising, shopping, playing with her two dogs, and being around friends and family!

Joel Doxtator

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies form UW-Milwaukee.
Sports experience: Currently Athletic Director and Coach for a Sacred Heart School. Joel has coached a wide variety of sports football, baseball, basketball, and even soccer which he has never played. Joel has been coaching since his senior year of high school.
Research/Consulting Interests: Youth Sports, motivation, and performance. Helping youth realize their potential through sports.
Hobbies: Spending time with Family, relaxing on the pontoon and sitting by the campfire.

Benjamin Dresdow

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Sports experience: Ben was a high school participant in track, cross country, and basketball. He also has experience with competitive swimming and forensics/debate. Ben is an avid lover of sports and a dedicated fan of basketball, football, and all Wisconsin sports teams. During his undergraduate career he participated in many intramurals and spent time playing basketball and exercising in his free time.
Research/Consulting Interests: Motivation, Team Cohesion, Leadership in Sports, Coaching, Diversity in Sports.
Hobbies: Exercising, Reading, Watching and Playing Basketball, Spending time with my son, and cooking!

Brehna Evans

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Cloud State University.
Sports experience: Brehna has competed in both basketball and track throughout her life. She is also a former college basketball player.
Research/Consulting Interests: Youth sports, injury recovery, mindset, burnout and motivation.
Hobbies: Exercise, music, golf, watching sports, and reading.

Megan Fox

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Psychology / Bachelor of Professional Studies in Exercise Science - Central Washington University.
Sports experience: Megan is a former college soccer player and has previously coached women’s high school players.
Research/Consulting Interests: Most successful stress, anxiety, and depression treatments in athletes leading to prevention of suicides.
Hobbies: Exercise, hiking, camping, watching sports, photography.

Emari Hardy

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hope College.
Sports experience: In high school Emari participated in four sports, basketball, football, track & field, and powerlifting. After high school Emari was a Division 3 dual sport athlete participating in football, track & field.
Research/Consulting Interests: Motivation, Goal setting, Imagery, Personality in sport.

Nathan Lindberg

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Physiology from Gustavus Adolphus College.
Sports experience: Nathan is a former NCAA collegiate baseball player. He grew up playing baseball, basketball, and football at a young age, and continued baseball and basketball into high school. Nathan has been coaching baseball for the last 4 years as well.
Research/Consulting Interests: Performance anxiety, mindset and visualization, and breathing techniques for performance.
Hobbies: Exercise, spending time with family/friends, playing/watching sports, and reading.

Tamia Mcdougald

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Campbell University.
Sports experience: Tamia has been around football and basketball since she was younger as she has two brothers who play both sports. She has clinical experience working alongside Athletic Trainers during football preseasons, and Women’s/Men's basketball during her time at Campbell University.
Research/Consulting Interests: The effects of effort vs performance pep talks prior to games and its relation to athletic performance.
Hobbies: Going to Atlanta Hawks games, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Andrew Soto

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; University of Wisconsin Lacrosse.
Sports experience: Andrew played competitive soccer beginning in elementary and still enjoys playing to this day. In high school, he participated in various sports including basketball, track and field, and soccer. He enjoys staying active by running and going to the gym often. He also helped coach for the Special Olympics program in La Crosse during his time there as a student, specifically helping with soccer and basketball teams.
Research/Consulting Interests: Performance Anxiety, injury recovery, motivation, and mental health.
Hobbies: Working out, Thrifting, playing video games, and hanging out with friends and family.

Jeramiah Tschirgi

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Psychology; University of Wisconsin - Green Bay.
Sports experience: Jeramiah played competitive hockey from age 5 until college, played rugby for all 4 years of high school, and has coached both sports since high school.
Research/Consulting Interests: Concussions and CTE, motivation, team dynamics, and injury recovery.
Hobbies: Playing hockey, rollerblading, hiking, playing with my animals, and traveling.

Betsey Walkowiak

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Psychology; University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Sports experience: Betsey is currently a Division 1 swimmer at UW-Green Bay and has been swimming competitively since she was 7 years old. Betsey has also coached multiple age groups in swimming through private lessons and group practices.
Research/Consulting Interests: Learning about mental health within the NCAA and Professional athletes as well as performance anxiety and goal setting.
Hobbies: Swimming and spending time with family and teammates!

Rachel Zerona

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Health Nutrition from Oakland University.
Sports experience: Rachel was a Division-I softball player at Oakland University. She has over 12 years of experience and has coached at the high school varsity level for four years. Throughout her life she has participated in track and field, basketball, and strength training.
Research/Consulting Interests: Performance anxiety, motivation, team culture, mindset, and visualization.
Hobbies: Reading, exercising, taking her dog for walks, golfing, and spending time with friends.

Alex Sorlin

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Sports Medicine
Sport Experience: Alex has been involved in a variety of sports. Most recently played club soccer at undergraduate college, played soccer and ran track in high school and played recreational baseball until college.
Research/Consulting Interests: Motivation in sport and transitioning out of sport.
Hobbies: Fishing, hiking, watching college/professional sports and cooking.

Michaela Vosters

Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science in Psychology; University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Sport Experience: Michaela was a competitive gymnast for 7 years and coached level 3 gymnastics for 3 years. Michaela also helped coach young gymnasts while attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Research/Consulting Interests: Progression of positive mindsets after injury and motivational techniques to help professional athletes attain their peak performance.
Hobbies: Exercise, outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends!

Derrick Mason

Undergraduate Degree: Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies from UW-Milwaukee
Sports Experience: Derrick is a former college baseball player and high school baseball coach.
Research/Consulting Interests: Team culture, anxiety, burnout and motivation
Hobbies: Golfing, playing video games, reading and watching sports
Twitter: @dmason30

Abby Reckinger

Degrees: Master of Arts in Education: Differentiated Instruction for At-Risk Learners, Bachelor of Arts in Education
Sports experience: Abby was a Division 1 swimmer at UW- Green Bay. Throughout her life she has participated in track, distance running, triathlons, yoga, volleyball and tennis. Abby has coached swimming from the recreational level to high school.
Research/Consulting Interests: all aspects of youth sports, keeping girls in sports, motivation, goal setting, mindset and visualization
Hobbies: reading, spending time at the lake and watching her kids play sports