NORTH CENTRAL SPORT PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCE
NORTH CENTRAL SPORT PSYCHOLOGY CONFERENCEMINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATOFEBRUARY 22-23, 2013
WelcomeNote from our Conference Director, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff:We are proud to present the annual North Central SportPsychology Conference (NCSPC) at Minnesota State University,Mankato on February 22-23, 2013.The upper Midwest is an exciting up-and-coming region in the fieldof Sport Psychology. In an effort to build collaboration throughout the region, we atMinnesota State University are excited to present the NCSPC as an opportunity forstudents and faculty from the region to come together to share information andknowledge. We see it as a way to strengthen communication in the region andcontinue to build a strong Midwest community of Sport Psychology professionals.We are excited you are here and look forward to continuing the tradition of the NorthCentral Sport Psychology Conference in the future!11
Conference ScheduleFriday, February 22, 20132:30 p.m.3:00-4:00 p.m.Center for Sport and Performance Grand OpeningShort Program beginning at 2:30 p.m.University Square adjacent to Carmike Movie Theater on Stadium RoadConference Sign-inMinnesota State University-MankatoCSU Conference Hall 284Welcome & Opening Keynote:4:00-5:15 p.m."Sports Medicine Psychology: Encompassing Multidisciplinary Theory,Research, and Practice"Diane Wiese-Bjornstal, Ph.D., University of MinnesotaCSU Conference Hall 2845:15-5:30 p.m.BreakResearch Presentations5:30-7:00 p.m.Session 1 - CSU Conference Room 238MSU Baseball: Applying Sport Psychology Skills in Team PracticeDave Williams, University of Minnesota-CrookstonCan Physical Interventions Improve Psychological Responses andReturn to Play Success Post ACL Injury?Hayley Russell, University of MinnesotaSport Psych Team: What are Psychs on Bikes?Eric Watson, Minnesota State University-Mankato5:30-7:00 p.m.Session 2 - CSU Conference Room 284aThe Effects of Mental Skills Education on Self-talk and Imagery UseCrystal Chariton, University of Northern IowaPokerface: An Analysis of Nonverbal Cues of Pride & Shame inVolleyball SettersEmily Foster, Minnesota State University-MankatoInternal and External Focus of Attention Strategies on Bench-pressExerciseJun Hyun Bae, University of Minnesota-Duluth22
7:00-8:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.Banquet DinnerKeynote: “Applied Sport Psychology: Challenges and Opportunities”Justin Anderson, Psy. D., LP & Carlin Anderson Ph.D., LP, CC-AASPPremier Sport Psychology, LLCCSU Conference Rooms 253,254,& 2558:30-9:00 p.m.Center for Sport and Performance Psychology TourUniversity Square adjacent to Carmike Movie Theater9:00-10:00 p.m.Conference SocialJohnny B’s Bar & Grill, University Square33
Conference ScheduleSaturday, February 23, 20138:00-9:00 a.m.Continental BreakfastCSU Conference Room 2559:00-9:15 a.m.Break9:15-10:15 a.m.Keynote: "From Ice to Axon: The Biomechanics, Physiology, andPsychology of a Concussion and It's Prevention"Aynsley Smith, Ph.D., Mayo ClinicCSU 253-25410:15-10:30 p.m.BreakResearch Presentations10:30-11:30 a.m.Session 1 - CSU Conference Room 253Psycho-Physiological Factors Relating to Performance Consistency onthe 3-minute All-out Exercise Test for Cycle ErgometryMark Hartman, Minnesota State University-MankatoThe Effects of Diurnal Variation on Post-Exercise FeelingsKayla McCormick, University of Northern Iowa10:30-11:30 a.m.Session 2 - CSU Conference Room 254Creating Cohesion in the Classroom: The Experience from a StudentPerspectiveRachel Preston, Northwest Missouri State UniversityCollege Athlete’s Career and Life TransitionAlyssa Nelson, Minnesota State University-Mankato11:30-11:45 p.m.Break11:45-12:45 p.m.Round-table Discussion LunchDr. Diane Weise-Bjornstal - Youth Development through Physical ActivityDr. Laura Finch - Teaching Sport Psychology Courses in a University Setting.Dr. Jen Bhalla & Dr. Cindra Kamphoff - Lessons Learned Consulting withGroups and Athletes44
Dr. Jen Waldron - Unhealthy Behaviors in Sport and ExerciseJeff Thomae, MS – Gender & Sexuality in SportCSU Conference Room 253, 254, 255 A&B12:45-1:00 p.m.BreakKeynote: “Maverick Partnership: Collaboration for Sustained Success”1:00-1:45 p.m.Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, Associate Professor, Certified Consultant (CC-AASP)Aaron Keen, Maverick Football Acting Head Coach, Division II Coach of theYear, Minnesota State University, MankatoAdam Thielen, Maverick Football, Senior Team CaptainCSU 253-2541:45-2:00 p.m.BreakApplied Workshops/Research Presentations2:00-3:00 p.m.Session 1 Applied Workshops - CSU Conference Room 201Michael Jordan’s Eyes-closed Free Throw: One Shot, Unlimited PointsDave Williams, University of Minnesota-CrookstonControlling Arousal: Don’t Get Trapped by Your Own EnergyEric Watson & Mark Hartman, Minnesota State University-Mankato2:00-3:00 p.m.Session 2 Research Presentations - CSU Conference Room 253Motivational Climate and the Self-perceptions of a Jump Rope TeamJessica Albers, University of MinnesotaEmerging from Silence: Experiences of Gay Male Coaches in the NCAAJeff Thomae, Minnesota State University-Mankato3:00-3:15 p.m.3:15-4:15 p.m.BreakClosing Keynote: "Barriers and Supports for Female Coaches: AnEcological Approach"Nicole LaVoi, Ph.D, University of MinnesotaCSU Conference Room 253-25455
Keynote SpeakersKeynote: “Sports Medicine Psychology: EncompassingMultidisciplinary Theory, Research, and Practice"Diane Wiese-Bjornstal, Ph.D., is an associate professor of Sport & ExercisePsychology, as well as Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Minnesota.Diane Wiese-BjornstalPh.D.Sports medicine psychology refers to multidisciplinary theory, research and practicein the psychological, behavioral and social aspects of injury prevention and injuryexperiences among physically active populations across the lifespan. The Universityof Minnesota Sports Medicine Psychology Lab research group studies psychologicaland social factors that relate to physical activity injury risk, response and recovery,such as emotional responses of runners to sport injury, psychosocial aspects ofinjuries to military trainees, gender and sport injury, concussions and the femaleathlete, and the social pressures of conformity to playing with pain. This talk willoverview past and present theory, research, teaching, and practice in sports medicinepsychology at the University of Minnesota.Keynote: “Applied Sport Psychology: Challenges andOpportunities”Justin Anderson is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in sport psychology. Dr.Anderson is trained and credentialed to provide both performance-enhancement andmental health treatment to athletes. He helps athletes, coaches and teams of any leveltap into their strengths to achieve more from their sport.Justin AndersonDr. Anderson has consulted with many athletes, coaches and teams from around thecountry. Prior to opening Premier Sport Psychology, LLC in Minneapolis/St. Paul,Minnesota, he was employed by several NCAA Division I Universities (inTennessee and Texas) as a psychologist and sport psychology consultant.Psy.D., LPCarlin Anderson is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in sport psychology. Dr.Anderson works part-time as a sport psychologist with Olympic, professional andamateur athletes at Premier Sport Psychology, LLC. She is a Certified Consultantfor the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and is listed on the USOlympic Committee’s registry for sport psychologists.Carlin AndersonPh.D., LP, CC-AASP66
Keynote SpeakersKeynote: "From Ice to Axon: The Biomechanics, Physiology,and Psychology of a Concussion and Its Prevention"Aynsley Smith, RN, Ph.D., is a sport psychology consultant and research directorin the Sports Medicine Center at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. She is anassociate professor in Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Medicine andRehabilitation in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Aynsley is an AASPCertified Consultant and is on the USOC Sport Psychology Registry.Aynsley SmithRN, Ph.D.Aynsley has worked as a sport psychology performance enhancement consultantto ice hockey teams at all levels of participation including the NHL. Dr. Smithhas enjoyed investigating psychological, physiologic, and situational variablesand their relationship to performance in ice hockey goalies, figure skaters, “yips”affected golfers, musicians and heath care providers.Aynsley is a co-chair of the Minnesota Hockey Education Program (HEP), chairsthe Action on Obesity Task Force and is a coordinator for AASP’s Anti-DopingCongress. She co-authored a paper on Head and Facial Protection in Ice Hockeythat received the Hughston Award from the American Orthopedic Society forSports Medicine and in 2007; she received a Mayo Clinic Excellence inLeadership Award.Keynote: “Maverick Partnership: Collaboration for SustainedSuccess” with Aaron Keen and Adam ThielenCindra Kamphoff, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and coordinator of the Sportand Exercise Psychology graduate program at Minnesota State University.Cindra Kamphoff,Ph.D.Dr. Kamphoff has roughly 15 years of experience consulting with athletes, teams,and coaches at all levels (youth, high school, university, professional, etc.). She is aCertified Consultant in applied sport psychology (CC-AASP) with the Associationfor Applied Sport Psychology. She is also a member of the United States OlympicCommittee (USOC) Sport Psychology Registry.Dr. Kamphoff, received a “Big Ideas” Grant from President Davenport along withfive other Minnesota State University faculty to start a Center for Sport andPerformance Psychology. The Center opened in January 2013 and is expected tomake a national impact as well as help performers reach their potential in the stateand local community.77
Keynote SpeakersAaron Keen is the Interim Head Football Coach at Minnesota State University,Mankato.As acting head coach in 2012, Keen led the Mavericks to the best season in schoolhistory as Minnesota State finished 13-1, earning a berth in the NCAA Division IInational semifinals. The Mavericks hosted three NCAA playoff games at BlakesleeStadium after going undefeated in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference actionin capturing the 2012 league title with an 11-0 mark.Aaron KeenKeen was named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Coach of the Year andAmerican Football Coaches Association Regional Coach of the Year, and 2012Division II National Coach of the Year.Keynote: "Barriers and Supports for Female Coaches: AnEcological Approach"Nicole LaVoiPh.D.Nicole M. LaVoi, Ph.D., is the Associate Director of the Tucker Center forResearch on Girls & Women in Sport, Co-Founder of the Minnesota Youth SportResearch Consortium, in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota.Dr. LaVoi’s multidisciplinary research includes influences from sport & exercisepsychology, sport sociology, sport management, youth development, childdevelopment, moral development, and feminist studies. LaVoi’s research hasfocused on the relational qualities of the coach-athlete relationship, coach andparent "background anger" behaviors in youth sport, emotional experiences ofyouth sport parents, physical activity of underserved girls, barriers and supportsexperienced by female coaches, and media representations of girls and women insport. Follow her on Twitter @DrSportPsych or read her blog .nicolemlavoi.88
SponsorsThank You to Our Sponsors!VolunteersSpecial Thanks to Our Volunteers!Student Conference Planning CommitteeEric Watson & Ashley Shields, Minnesota State University-MankatoThe NCSPC Conference Planning Committee would like to thank the 2012 Midwest Sport &Exercise Psychology Symposium (MSEPS) Conference Planning Committee, Dr. Jeff Buchanan,and Dr. Cindra Kamphoff for their knowledge and support in helping to plan this event. Thesepeople have truly been integral in guiding our efforts from the very start and without them this eventcould not have been accomplished.99
Association for Applied Sport Psychology28th Annual ConferenceOctober 2 - 5, 2013 Hilton New Orleans Riverside New Orleans, LA, USAAASP 2013 will focus on Lifelong Physical and Mental Well-Being through Sport and Exercise through nearly 100workshops, lectures, and symposiums. While the conference will have plenty of sessions to choose from, you will alsohave the opportunity to network with colleagues and catch up with friends. Make sure to take some time as well toexperience the New Orleans nightlife, listen to the jazz music, and enjoy the famous Southern fare that you can’t findanywhere else.More Information at: www.appliedsportpsych.org/conferenceAASP Conference on TwitterGet regular updates on conference-related materials by following AASP on twitter - @SportPsyAASP.1010
for Applied Sport Psychology. She is also a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Sport Psychology Registry. Dr. Kamphoff, received a “Big Ideas” Grant from President Davenport along with five other Minnesota State University faculty to start a Center for Sp
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to the development of sport psychology as an integral aspect of coaching and health care for teams and athletes [3, 4]. Sport psychology can help an athlete to perform at a level closer to their absolute potential on any given day [5], and this has seen a marked increase in the number of sport psychology consultants working with athletes [6, 7].
Applied Sport Psychology and the Age of Accountability Although applied sport psychology is an exciting, up-and-coming field, responsible researchers and practitioners need to recognize that applied sport psychology still is living in the fiAge of Accountabilityfl (Smith, 1989). That is, paralleling the
a. underpinning principles of psychology; b. key principles of, and contemporary issues in, sport and exercise psychology; and, c. complementary areas to sport and exercise psychology; 2. Appreciate the diverse landscape of sport and exercise environments, as well as the social, cultural, and political factors that shape these environments; 3.
The M.Sc. Psychology in Sport and Exercise targets graduates with a degree in sport science or psychology. Students should be interested in scientifi c thinking and working (e.g. conducting experiments) and theory- and research-based practical applica-tion. Students are educated towards an integrated degree of sport and exercise psychology.
