Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology Research

Student Publications

Chu, T. L., Bachmeier, E., & Mair, T. (2022). “Still an “old boys’ club”? Certified Mental Performance Consultants’ gender-typed sport specialization and employment setting. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology.

Bachmeier, E. E., Garst, B., Pingel, M. J., Morrissey, J. L., & Leininger, L. J. (2021). Effectiveness of an Exercise is Medicine-On Campus® virtual program on perceived stress levels of faculty and staff. Journal of Physical Activity Research, 6(1), 59-64. 

Rahawi, N. S., Espitita Gonzalez, A. D., Bachmeier, E. E., Morrissey, J. L., & Leininger, L. J. (2021). Evaluating students’ perceived stress, sleep quality, and physical activity in Exercise Is Medicine®-On Campus student-led health consultation program. Journal of Physical Activity Research, 6(2),72-77. 

Student Presentations

Chu, T. L., Myers, B., & Treacy, A. (2022, October). How did the COVID-19 Pandemic influence NCAA athletes’ psychological skills and states? A mixed-method exploration. Lecture session presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology 37th Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX. 

Bomber, A., & Chu, T. L. (2022, October). Practice what you preach: Using psychological skills to enhance consulting and teaching effectiveness as a graduate student. Poster presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology 37th Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX.  

Herron, K., Reckner, K., & Morrissey, J. (2022, October): Coaching styles and collegiate athletes’ motivation and burnout. Poster presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology 37th Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Lynch, R., & Chu, T. L. (2022, October). Imagery experiences of athletes with aphantasia, normal imagery ability, and hyperphantasia. Lecture session presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology 37th Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

 Lynch, R., Roovers, J. & Chu, T. L. (2022, October). Personal disclosure, not always the enemy: The versatile applications of Personal-Disclosure Mutual-Sharing approaches. Workshop presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology 37th Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX. 

Myers, B., & Chu, T. L. (2022, October). Evaluation of traditional and PETTLEP imagery interventions for collegiate golfers: A case study-mixed methods design. Lecture session presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology 37th Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX.  

Treacy, A., & Chu, T. L. (2022, October). Basic psychological need profiles of high school athletes and their prevalence across team type and race. Lecture session presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology 37th Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX.  

Garst, B., & Chu, T. L. (2022, August). The roles of athlete–parent and athlete–sibling dyads in high school athletes’ perceived parenting climates. Poster will be presented at the 129th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Minneapolis, MN.

Bachmeier, E. E. (2021, November 18-19). Effectiveness of an Exercise is Medicine-OnCampus® Virtual Program on Perceived Stress Levels of Faculty and Staff. [Poster]. Western Society for Physical Education of College Women 2021 Conference, Virtual.

Bennett, H., Bachmeier, E., Bluher, A., Compton, B., Halbrook, M., Kraus, A., Owens, R., Rundle, B., & Socolow, R. (2021, October 6-9). Advocating for Trans Inclusion in Sport: The Role of Sport Psychology Professionals/Practitioners. [Workshop]. Association for Applied Sport Psychology 36th Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Chu, T. L., Mair, T., & Bachmeier, E. (2021, October). Who are the CMPCs and what do they do? Lecture session presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology 36th Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Bomber, A., Chu, T. L., & Sherman, C. (2021, October). Harmony between the music and the mind: A psychological skills program for musicians. Lecture session presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology 36th Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Garst, B., & Chu, T. L. (2021, October). The roles of athlete–parent and athlete–sibling dyads in high school athletes’ perceived parenting climates. Poster presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology 36th Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Faculty Publications

Gretton, T. W., & Farello, A. (2024). Emotionally demanding research: A wartime quest or a journey of connection. The Qualitative Report, 29(9), 2407-2429.

Lebeau, J. C., Myers, K., Kappelmann, K., Vann, S., Gabler, T., Wright, A., & Gretton, T. W. (2024). An investigation into the effects of acute exercise on activities of daily living and cognition in older adults. Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, 8, 65-75. 

Eccles, D. W., Gretton, T. W., Harris, N., & Wolf, S. (2023). "Switching the mind off completely": Understanding the psychology of rest in coaches. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 69, 102479.

Gretton, T. W., Farello, A., Minkler, T. O., Caya, J., & Eccles, D. W. (2023). Impossible perfection: storytelling reflection. Qualitative Inquire, OnlineFirst. 

Castillo, S., Wooding, C., Barba, D., & Chroni, S. (2024). Preface: There are many roads to Rome. In S. Castillo, C. Wooding, D. Barba, & S. Chroni (Eds.) A case-solution companion to building consulting skills for sport and performance psychology. Routledge. 

Castillo, S., Wooding, C., Barba, D., & Chroni, S. (Eds.). (2024). A case-solution companion to building consulting skills for sport and performance psychology. Routledge. 

Castillo, S., Wooding, C., Barba, D., & Chroni, S. (Eds.). (2023). Building consulting skills for sport and performance psychology: An international case study collection. Routledge. 

Chroni, A., Wooding, C., Barba, D., Castillo, S. (2023). Preface: Bridging theory with action: Voices and perspectives from around the world. In S. Castillo, C. Wooding, D. Barba, & S. Chroni (Eds.) Building consulting skills for sport and performance psychology: An international case study collection. Routledge. 

Griffith, K. L., Wooding, C., Van Dyke, E. D., & Kadushin, P. (2023). Mental skills training & treatment interventions. In M. A. Christino, E. I. Pluhar, & L. J. Micheli (Eds.) Psychological considerations in the young athlete: A multidisciplinary approach. Springer Nature. 

Kwon, S., Mason, M., Wang-Schweig, M., Morrissey, J., Bartell, T., & Kandula, N. R. (2022). The  association between adolescent active commuting to school and parent walking behavior: The FLASHE study. American Journal of Health Promotion, 36(8), 1265-1274.  

Leininger, L.J., Morrissey, J.L., DeBeliso, M., & Adams, K.J. (2020). Exercise is Medicine® On  Campus: Effectiveness of an employee circuit training class. Journal of Physical Activity Research, 5(1), 45-48.  

Faculty Presentations

Wilson-Doenges, G., & Gretton, T. W. (2025). Safe space signs: The paradox of inclusive and exclusive. 97th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association. Chicago, IL. 

Eccles, D. W., Gretton, T. W., Harris, N., & Wolf, S. (2024). The psychology of rest in coaches: Implications for sport psychology practitioners. Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

Gretton, T. W., & Farello, A. (2024). Emotionally demanding research: A wartime quest or a journey of connection. World Conference of Qualitative Research. Portugal/South Africa/Online.

Johnson, K., Byrd, M., Harris, B., Martin, E., & Wooding, C. (2024). AASP & Answered: Past- presidents’ advice for students and early career professionals. Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV. 

Morrissey, J. (2024). Mental Training Series. Synergy Sports Performance. Hobart, WI.

Morrissey, J. (2024). Cultivating Self-Compassion and Self-Compassion. EmpowHER Leadership Conference. Synergy Sports Performance. Hobart, WI.

Morrissey, J. (2024). Movement and mental health benefits. Mind the Mind Mental Health Symposium. Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center. Sheboygan, WI.

Morrissey, J. (2023). Setting physical activity goals to achieve positive mental health benefits. University Staff Fall Conference. Tundra Lodge Resort Waterpark & Conference Center. Green Bay, WI.

Wooding, C., Cormier, M., Kadushin, P., Ferrera, A. (2023). Should I stay or should I go?: Discussing factors that influence mid-career professional transitions. Panel presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. 

Wooding, C. (2023). Sport psychology and high performers. Invited roundtable speaker at the Midwest Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium at Ball State University.