UC Davis Athletics

Applied Sport Psychology Program

The Sport Psychology Team at UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services offers many services designed to meet the needs of the student-athlete population. The program consists of mental health providers with specialized training in sport and performance psychology.
 

Sport Psychology Resources for Student-Athletes  

FREE for all UC Davis student-athletes, please e-mail sportpsych@ucdavis.edu.

Location
Counseling Services
219 North Hall

Individual Performance Enhancement Counseling
Student-athletes can meet individually with a Sport Psychology counselor to address sport and performance related concerns. The counselor will assess the current problems impacting performance, and create a plan utilizing mental and emotional skills to help the athlete improve. Example topics include: confidence, focus, motivation, performing under pressure and return from injury.

Individual Mental Health Counseling
Counseling Services offers short-term individual counseling. Student-athletes seek counseling for a wide variety of reasons including, but not limited to, coping with major life challenges, relationship issues, dealing with depression or anxiety, a desire for personal growth and greater self-knowledge, and transitioning out of collegiate sport.

Group Workshops
Group workshops focus on a variety of topics that are generally student-athlete driven. They are a great way to meet other student-athletes to explore particular issues related to mental performance or mental health issues.
 

Sport Psychology Consultation for Teams/Coaches

Team Presentations and Workshops
A Sport Psychology counselor can assist with enhancing performance from pre-season to post-season focusing on goal setting, team cohesion, communication, concentration, leadership, imagery, cultural issues, and body image issues.

Direct Service at Practices
A Sport Psychology counselor can attend a practice to help student-athletes and coaches incorporate mental skills into practice and competitions. 

Coaching Consultation*
Work on skills such as motivational techniques, individual or team character, and multicultural competencies.

*Therapy for coaches or staff available through Academic Staff Assistance Program (ASAP)