Below you will find recent contributions to
the discussion surrounding sports performance
and mental health by Dr. Waite.

recent Publications

Waite, L., Chappelle, W., & Shadle, A. (under review). Personality traits that distinguish elite, Olympic-level performers as predictors of performance. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology.

Waite, L., & Potts, A. (under review). Understanding coaches’ perceptions of athletes’ sport psychology needs in preparation for an Olympic cycle. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health

Shadle, A., Waite, L., & Chappelle, W. (2022). Comparing and contrasting the personality traits of United States Air Force Pararescue Personnel with elite and Olympic-level track and field athletes. Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance.

Waite, L., Stanley, C.T., Zuleger, B., & Shadle, A. (2022). Evaluating the sport psychology service delivery model for elite USA track and field athletes: Findings and recommendations. The Sport Psychologist. doi:10.1123/tsp.2021-0069

Werner, C., Waite, L., Turner, K., Storch, E. A., Björgvinsson, T., McIngvale, E. (2021). The pre-performance ritual: A recipe for success or a path to burnout? Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, 2333-1577.

RECENT CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Waite, L., McDaniel, T. (2022, October). The utility of personality assessment in high-performance career fields. Lecture presented at the annual conference of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Fort Worth, Texas.

Waite, L., Shadle, A., & McDaniel, T. (2022, October). A comparison of the functioning of the Olympic athlete and the special warfare operator. Panel presented at the annual conference of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Fort Worth, Texas.

Waite, L., Zuleger, B., Shadle, A., Perkins-Ball, A., & Kampoff, C. (2021, October). A new playbook: Preparing for the Tokyo Olympic Games during (another) year of uncertainty. Panel presented at the annual conference of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Virtual.

Waite, L. (2021, January). Mental skills for developmental athletes. Presentation at the Texas Track and Field Coaches Association Winter Clinic, Virtual.

Waite, L., & Stanley, C. (2020, December). Sport psychology services for USATF athletes. Presentation at USA Track and Field Annual Meeting, Virtual.

Waite, E., Stanley, C., Zuleger, B., & Shadle, A. (2020, October). Evaluating the athlete’s and coach’s needs: Preliminary stage in building sport psychology services for USATF athletes for the next Olympic cycle. Panel presented at the annual conference of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Virtual.

Stanley, C.T., & Waite, L., & Rosado, J. (2020, April). Mental aspects of sport performance. Panel for the North America, Central America, and Caribbean Track & Field Coaching Association (NACACTFCA) Virtual Congress.