Current Student Bios

Maggie Rosemeyer

What SEPP topics and/or research areas are you interested in? : Professional sports, mental health, injury and goal setting. 

Sport, Exercise, and/or Performance Activities: Basketball, volleyball, track, working out, going on walks, and being active with friends. 

What sparked your interest in the SEPP field?: Having a season ending injury for a year in High School and wanting to help others. 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program? : It is an all around great program with people who genuinely care and will set you up for success in your future. 

Cale Beckman 

What SEPP topics and/or research areas are you interested in? : Flow states, confidence, and resiliency. 

Sport, Exercise, and/or Performance Activities: Baseball, basketball, disc golf, and yoga. 

What sparked your interest in the SEPP field? Having to go though the mental challenges of my sport was tough for me, so I want to help people who are in a similar position. 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program?: The faculty is very enthusiastic about helping me learn and grow. 

Olivia Sharar

What SEPP topics and/or research questions are you interested in?: Clinical work. I want to get a PsyD degree. My interests are burnout and performance after injury. 

Sport, Exercise, and/or Performance Activities: Soccer, track and filed (running), hot yoga, weightlifting, beach volleyball, snowboarding.

What sparked you interest in the SEPP filed?: Personal experiences while playing college sports. I didn't always have resources I needed to thrive and would like to be the reason people can achieve their goals. 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program?: Communication was amazing and I just felt very drawn to the work done here.

Marshall Bowers

What SEPP topics and/or research areas are you interested in?: Coaching related skills and research, as well as transitions. 

Sport, Exercise, and/or Performance Activities: Football, basketball, weightlifting. 

What sparked your interest in the SEPP field?: I have always wanted to be a coach, and this program showed me that there was a career/education to pursue my goal! 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program?: I wanted to go to UWGB since junior year of high school. Completing my undergraduate here grew my love for the program. 

Kyera Thao

What SEPP topics and/or research areas are you interested in?:   Mental health performance, neuropsychology of sports rehabilitation. 

Sport, Exercise and/or Performance Activities: Soccer or working out in genera. It keeps me driven throughout the day. I enjoy walking as well. 

What sparked your interest in the SEPP field?  After realizing human biology wasn't for me, I was still interested in sport all around so I did some research and found this amazing grad program. 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program? : Green Bay has always been home to me. I enjoy the faculty members who have given me a purpose to try this program or encouraged me as well. 

Kohyo Yamada 

What SEPP topics and/or research areas are you interested in?: Performance enhancement and counseling work in athletic settings. 

Sport, Exercise, and/or Performance Activities: Soccer.

What sparked your interest in the SEPP field?: My athletic burnout experience as a soccer player. 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program?: Because of the opportunity to work with athletic programs. I will receive the proper knowledge skills and experiences to become a professional in the field. As an international student, tuition and fees were more reasonable compared to other grad schools. 

Sophie Wery 

What SEPP topics and/or research areas are you interested in?: How anxiety impacts performance, motivation, and burnout. 

Sport, Exercise, and/or Performance Activities: Volleyball, softball, and working out. 

What sparked your interest in the SEPP field?: As a former collegiate athlete. I know how important the mental side is to performance and I want to be an outlet for struggling athletes. 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program?: It is close to home, small cohorts, and practicum hours in the applied track.

Cristyn Oliver 

What SEPP topics and/or research areas are you interested in?: Anxiety, motivation, and imagery. 

Sport, Exercise, and/or Performance Activities: Running, lifting, golf, soccer.

What sparked you interest in the SEPP field?: I experienced issues in my collegiate career and want to help others who experience similar feelings. 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program?: I liked that the curriculum looked intriguing and that the program would help me get to my career goals. 

Em Bauer

What SEPP topics and/or research areas are you interested in?: Motivation, performance anxiety, and injury recovery. 

Sport, Exercise, and/or Performance Activities: Weightlifting, softball, football, basketball and hiking. 

What sparked your interest in the SEPP field?: Recovering from my own injury and I wanted to enter a field that would allow me to help other athletes achieve their goals. 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program?: I chose this program due to the positive experiences my friends had here and the cohort model. I also wanted the challenge of living in a new place. 

Jackson Tanke 

What SEPP topics and/or research areas are you interested in?: Psychology of injury and performance anxiety. 

Sport, Exercise, and/or Performance Activities: Love lifting, outdoor activities, playing basketball, football, and baseball. 

What sparked your interest in the SEPP field?: In was interested in this field because I dealt with may issues related to SEPP like performance anxiety and struggling to come back from injury. I would love to help others overcome these issues. 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program?: I choose the UWGB SEPP program because I heard great things about it and it was close to home.

Sofia Bormett

What SEPP topics and or research areas are you interested in?: Injury recovery. 

Sport, Exercise, and/or Performance Activities: Swimming, hiking, lifting, and going on walks. 

What sparked your interest in the SEPP field?: My personal journey from overcoming a career ending injury in my collegiate sport. 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program?: It provided amazing opportunities and a faculty that supports the growth of all students. 

Brianna Bessler

What SEPP topics and/or research areas are you interested in?: Injury, arousal, stress and anxiety have always been interesting to me.

Sport, Exercise, and/or Performance Activities: Golf and skiing are two activities I have recently picked up and have been very humbled by. 

What sparked your interest in the SEPPP field?: Sports have always been a big part of my identity. I realized how important the mental aspect is. I became passionate about teaching others. 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program?: My undergrad at UWGB showed me how knowledgeable and personable the faculty is and we get the opportunity to get mentored hours.

Shakira Kuys 

What SEPP topics and/or research areas are you interested in?: Psychology of injury, athletic identity, and transitions. 

Sport, Exercise, and/or Performance Activities: I have been a competitive golfer my whole life, love yoga, weightlifting, and have been getting into pickleball for fun!

What sparked your interest in the SEPPP field?: Going through the challenges of being an athlete and realizing there aren't enough professionals helping athletes with the psychological side of performance. 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program?: I knew there would be accessible opportunities for me to grow an excel in the program.

Sam Abreu 

What SEPP topics and/or research areas are you interested in?: Performance anxiety and motivation. 

Sport, Exercise, and/or Performance Activities: Soccer, lifting, volleyball, running. 

What sparked your interest in the SEPPP field?: Sports have always been a big part of my life and who I am. I have learned the mental side is just as important as the physical and I hope to help others improve both. 

Why did you choose the UWGB SEPP program?: The program is made up of amazing faculty and provides many opportunities to grow in the field.

Nate Lee 

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: College football players, because their team culture & dynamics are so unique.

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: Football, weightlifting, snowboarding, fishing, and golfing (poorly). 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement? : In high school, my football coach recommended I try mindfulness and imagery before a big game. I ended up having the best game of my highschool career, and realized the importance of psychological performance skills. 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice? : The cohort model was a huge selling point for me. The prospect of being a part of a close-knit group and growing alongside them throughout grad school is very exciting!

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why? : Tom Brady, because I’d love to hear what mental performance skills he was using throughout his career.

Anna Martinez 

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: I’m up to work with everyone! I love learning about other people and all the different sport or performance they do! 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: I like to try all different things (except soccer. I, for some reason, keep getting hit in the face when I play) but my favorite is softball and dancing (hip hop to be exact) 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: When I played softball I would get really bad performance anxiety and I wouldn’t play as well in a game than I would practice. I never knew why until my coach from undergrad (who had a master’s in psychology) told me it was all mental and started a program to help with that. 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: The mentorships and the direct client placements. 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: The brewers. I’ve been a big fan since I was a kid and I’ve always wanted them to be the best team. They need to work on being put under pressure (no hate, just love). 

Antonia Frater 

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: I'd like to work with collegiate or pro athletes 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: I enjoy swimming and going to the gym 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: Having experienced my fair share of injuries, I wanted to be able to be a resource for athletes going through similar situations. 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: I liked the applied work that was built into the program and the structure of the program. 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: Working for the NHL, I would like to specifically work in hockey. If I had to choose one specific team it would be the Washington Capitals because it's a great organization and my hometown team. 

Brandon Chinea 

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: Baseball players, because I can relate to their struggles 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: Baseball 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: My own struggles as a baseball player 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: This path will lead to a successful Mental Performance Coach 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: Alex Bregman, because of his obsession with getting better 

Christina Karls 

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: College athletes, I’m not sure about working with children. 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: I enjoy playing volleyball, lifting, and running at the moment. 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: When I played tennis in High School and my performance significantly declined when my mom came to watch, she wanted us to be the best and I wanted to have fun. 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: I really enjoy the cohort model and talking with Professor Morrisey before I applied really solidified it for me. 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: I would work with Kristi Yamaguchi, honestly I was so in awe of her in Middle School. I chose her to do a book report on, she would just be an interesting person to observe. 

Dmitry Likhogrud 

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: Tennis and basketball players, martial artists, rock climbers 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: Rock climbing, basketball, tennis, martial arts, volleyball 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: Personal experiences as athlete and coach 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: Cohort model, curriculum, applied track 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: I would work with Nick Kyrgios, one of the most talented tennis players that wasn’t locked in 

Hannah Panten 

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: I would love to work specifically with any first responder population (fire, police, ems). This population is one I have spent the most time with as most of my family work in it in some way shape or form and I have seen how sparse resources can be for them. I also would love to work with college athletes. I have spent summers working around this population and firmly believe in the benefits in introducing them to psychological skills at this point can do a lot for them in the long haul.. 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: Marching band and any sort of movement I can fit into my crazy schedule. 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: I've spent a lot of time with high intensity performance workers over my lifetime. Through that I've seen that it doesn't necessarily matter how much you train day to day physically if the psychological aspects aren't taken after the same way. aspects 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: It was a culmination of a lot of unique features as all of them together felt as if they work together to give students the most opportunities for life during and after schools. 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: 100% Sidney Crosby. I'm a huge hockey fan and working with someone who has had such a long career compared to others in the sport I feel would create a whole new area of understanding into how psychological training is just as important as physical training. 

Isabelle Vander Steen

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: Tactical populations 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: Running, lifting, playing with my kids 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: I recognized the importance of training the mind alongside the body because the physical body can only go as far as the mind allows it to. 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: I was interested by how involved it was I felt like this was a program that I could apply to real life and start a career from. 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: I would choose to work with Andy Glaze who is an ultramarathoner and prior fire captain. He has voiced his struggles with PTSD and how running quiets the noise for him. I would want to work with him because he proves that movement is a tool for mental survival and healing, not just physical fitness. 

Jacey Sewell

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: Soccer or Golf! I have played soccer my entire life and love everything about the sport. It's always been a dream of mine to work at either the collegiate or professional level for women's soccer. I have also gotten into golf over the past few years from working at a golf course. Golf is such an individual sport and really relies on the individual's mindset for success which is why I would like to work alongside golfers as well. 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: I love playing soccer and enjoying lifiting weights as well. I recently got into triathlons and will be competing in Ironman 70.3 Wisconsin this September! 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: Your mindset and how you approach things, whether in life or in a sport/performance setting, can drastically affect how you will perform and what you will get out of that performance. I think it's so important for individuals learn how to build the correct mindset and strategies in order to achieve success. 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: I really like the emphasis on community that the SEPP program advertises. It's only been a few days and already I feel welcomed and like I belong amongst the rest of my cohort! 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: I would love to work with women's soccer at the collegiate level! I think the balance of performing at such a high intensity while also balancing school work and other aspect of life can be challenging and demanding. I would love to work with those individuals on shifting mindsets and adapting strategies that will allow them to succeed in all aspect of life, whether it's for their sport, their future career, etc. 

Josh Schaefer

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: College and Professional Athletes 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: Golf, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Running, Lifting. 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: Experiencing and witnessing burnout along with injuries in sports made me recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect. 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: The direct client placement caught my eye. Doing my undergrad at UWGB I met a few of the SEPP students before me who were in the applied track. They talked to me about how the program set you up with clients and allowed you to begin applied work while getting your degree. I learned about how well the program sets you up for success post grad and the opportunities it opens up with AASP and attaining my CMPC. 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: The Green Bay Packers, more specifically the team in 2011 after they won the Super Bowl. I would love to work with this team because I believe they had loads of different personalities on that team and it would be great to work with them towards the goal of winning back-to-back Super Bowls. 

Liv Swenson 

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: Collegieate and professional because that is who I am already the most familiar with. 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: Honestly, any and all - however, volleyball is one of my favorites. 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: My own experiences taught me how much the mind matters in everyday performance. 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: It was a little closer to home, I loved the atmosphere and class sizes, however I really love how they make a good point to help you establish connections. 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: Harper Murray - she has gone through so much to be the woman she is today and I would love to get a chance to work with her. 

Halie Schmidt

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: I would like to work in adaptive sports, as I have previously and really enjoyed it. 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: I love basketball & walking my dog! But I love any and all ways to stay active. 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: Seeing how much my mental really affected me as a young athlete and becoming curious about ways to harness that. 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: I liked the cohort model & smaller class size, as well as the kind midwestern feel. 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: I would love to work with Mike Tyson due to his elite performance and unique style. 

Mara Klatt 

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: I hope to work with the military. They work in a unique environment where almost every decision means life or death, whether that's for themselves, the people under their leadership, or their peers. Mental skills training is a key area of combat training that increases performance and can lead to better outcomes in high stress environments. 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: I enjoy hiking, weight training, and watching sports, especially basketball and volleyball. 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: I went through a multitude of injuries as an athlete in high school and saw the impact they had on my performance after I returned to play. I recognized that even though I was physically capable of playing again my mental performance had changed. After suffering through several severe concussions, I am no long able to play sports myself but recognize the need for professionals who understand and teach the mental side of performance. 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: When I was looking for a master's program, I wanted somewhere that prioritized alignment with AASP and that would help me work towards becoming a CMPC. The SEPP program at UWGB offers both of those things. I also really love how the program promotes collaboration and community among the cohorts and promotes personal growth over competition. 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: My dream team to work with would be the UW Wisconsin men's basketball team. I grew up as an avid Wisconsin fan and idealized the men's basketball team specifically. I would love to work in that environment and to help a team that I have loved to perform at their highest level. 

Mikayla Brown 

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: I hope to work with colleigate or professional athletes in the future because I faced my own challenges playing in my soccer career and want to help athletes that have similar experiences. 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: I played college soccer but I also enjoy trying new sports/activites! I really enjoy golf, disc, working out and pickleball when I'm not on the soccer field! 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: Playing college soccer! My universities didn't have the resources or the environment to improve the mental impacts of sport. 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: I was interested in the different pathways of our program and a smaller cohort! 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: I don't have a specific team or athlete that I want to work with. I just want to help every performer I work with to reach their full potential! 

Noah Kingsley 

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: Any kind of athlete. 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: I enjoy basketball, disc golf, and rock climbing. 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: My own experiences in athletics and dealing with the mental side of performance. 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: The different tracks and the practicum experience that comes with the applied track. 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: LeBron James, I would want to talk about the pressure he has faced since he has been in high school and how he has dealt with it. 

Zach Dale 

What sport or performance population do you hope to work with in the future and why?: Either basketball or soccer 

What sport, exercise and/or performance activities do you enjoy participating in?: Basketball soccer volleyball football Pickleball 

What led you to recognize the importance of training the psychological aspect in addition to the physical aspect of performance and human movement?: I think just being a student athlete made me recognize how important the psychological impact of sport can have on an individuals mental performance 

When you were looking at UWGB's SEPP program, what unique feature made it stand out as your top choice?: Definitely the commaderie between students and staff, along with the positive interactions I had with them. 

If you could work with any athlete, team, artist, or high performer, (past or present) on psychological skills training, who would it be and why?: Green Bay Packers. Best team in the world.