Dr. Andreas Stamatis
Associate Professor of Sport & Wellness
Coordinator of Undergraduate Program
Lab Director
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Education
- Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Baylor University (2016)
- M.S.Ed. in Sport Pedagogy, Baylor University (2013)
- M.S. in Technology Management, City University of Seattle (2010)
- Executive M.B.A., University of Indianapolis (2006)
- B.S. in Economics, University of Piraeus (2006)
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Teaching Areas
- PED210 — Introduction to Fitness and Wellness Leadership
- PED212 — Introduction to Personal Training (in class and online)
- PED214 — Advanced Personal Training (in class and online)
- PED333 — Science of Exercise
- PED305 — Exploring Sport and Exercise Psychology
- PED318 — Foundations of Sport Management
- PED319 — Analyzing Human Movement
- FIT585 — Research Methods in Fitness
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Research Areas
- Mental Toughness in Sport
- Strength and Conditioning Coaching
- Coaching Behaviors
- Women in Sports
- Fitness Lifestyle
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Recent Publications
- Stamatis, A., Deal, P. J., Morgan, G. B., Forsse, J. S., Papadakis, Z., McKinley-Barnard, S., Scudamore, E. & Koutakis, P. (2020). Can athletes be tough yet compassionate to themselves? Practical implications for NCAA mental health best practice no. 4. Plos one, 15(12), e0244579.
- Stamatis A., Grandjean P., Morgan G., Padgett, N., Cowden, R., & Koutakis. P. (2020). Developing
and training mental toughness in sport: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational
studies and pre-test and post-test experiments.
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. 6:e000747. doi: 10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000747 - Stamatis, A., Morgan, G., Papadakis, Z., Mougios, V., Bodganis, G., & Spinou, A. (2019). Cross-cultural Invariance of the Mental Toughness Inventory among American and Greek Athletes. Current Psychology, 1–8.
- Papadakis, Z., Stamatis, A., Padgett, N., & Sander, B. (2019). NCAA In-Season Coaching Time Regulations Negate Pre-Season Lower-Body Performance Gains in Women’s Division-II Basketball Team. International Journal of Sports Science. 9(4), 92–99.
- Miars, C., Stamatis, A., Drezner, J., & Morgan, G. (2018). Cardiovascular screening practices and attitudes from the NCAA autonomous ‘power’ 5 conferences. Sports Health. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1941738118775039
- Stamatis, A. and Papadakis, Z. (2018). What a difference a mentally toughening off-season makes: a case of NCAA DI rowers. International Journal of Sports Science. 8(5), 152–157. doi:10.5923/j.sports.20180805.03
- Stamatis, A., Robinson, E., and Morgan, G. (2018). Mental toughness in collegiate strength and conditioning coaching: widely, used, widely misunderstood. International Research in Higher Education. 3(2), 35–50.
- Stamatis, A. & Papadakis, Z. (2018). The deleterious effects of NCAA division I programs. A comparison of the current activities of student-athletes of two different division schools through the prism of the wellness paradigm. International Research in Higher Education. 3(2), 76–82.
- Stamatis, A., (2017). The “unregulated” world of collegiate strength and conditioning. Are CSCCa coaches the most effective? CSCCa Monthly
- Gucciardi, G., Stamatis, A., & Ntoumanis, G. (2017). Controlling coaching and athlete thriving in elite adolescent netballers: the buffering effect of athletes' mental Toughness. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 20(8), 718–722.
- Walsh, S., Umstattd-Meyer, R., Stamatis, A., & Morgan, G. (2015). Why women sit: determinants of leisure sitting time for working women. Women’s Health Issues. 25(6), 673–679.
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Recent Presentations
- Stamatis, A. (2020, November). Mental Toughness in Strength and Conditioning: Are there any safe and evidence-based interventions out there? 2020 ACSM Greater NY Virtual Annual Meeting. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. (2019, July). The Moderation Effect of Sleep Quality on the Physical Activity – Mental Toughness Relationship: A Pilot Study. Presentation at the 15th Annual International Conference on Sport & Exercise Science. Athens, Greece. Peer Reviewed.
- Stamatis, A. (2019, May). Military-style training in NCAA by CSCCa coaches. Presentation at the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Annual National Conference. Saint Louis, MO. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. (2019, April). ¿Pueden ser los atletas mentalmente fuertes y al mismo tiempo ser amables consigo mismos? Un avance en las mejores prácticas de salud mental. Presentation 5to Congreso International en Educación Fisica y Salud. VeraCruz, Mexico. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. (2018, November). The Death of the Fitness Industry. Presentation at Baylor University. Waco, TX. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. (2018, May). Why Mental Toughness Research and Practice Must Die: From Rhabdo to Current Findings. Presentation at at the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Annual National Conference. Ft. Worth, TX. Peer Reviewed.
- Stamatis, A. (2018, April). Mental Toughness in Strength and Conditioning. Presentation 4to Congreso International en Educación Fisica y Salud. VeraCruz, Mexico. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. (2018, February). Latest ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Prescription: Healthy Populations with or without Special Considerations. Presentation at Defiance College. Defiance, OH. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. (2018, January). Mind-Body Connection and Functional Training. Presentation at Pepperdine University. Malibu, CA. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. (2018, January). Group Interaction: How Communication Affects Performance in Sport Settings. Presentation at California State University. San Bernardino, CA. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. (2018, January). Neural Mechanisms in Planning and Initiating Movement. Presentation at Southern Utah University. Cedar City, UT. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. & Morgan, G. B. (2017, May). Mental Toughness in Sport: Perspectives of Master Strength and Conditioning Coaches. A follow-up study. Presentation at the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Annual National Conference, Orlando, FL. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. (2017, February). Mental Toughness, Nutrition, and Wellness. Presentation at the Baylor Fitness, Nutrition, and Health Club, Waco, TX. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. & Morgan, G. B. (2016, May). Mental Toughness in Sport: Perspectives of Master Strength and Conditioning Coaches. Presentation at the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Annual National Conference, Fort Worth, TX. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. (2016, April). The Labyrinth of the Fitness Industry. Presentation at SUNY Plattsburgh. Plattsburgh, NY. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. (2016, April). Mental Training and Performance Coaches: Bringing the gap between theory and practice. Presentation at the Perceptions and Practices Symposium. Waco, TX. Peer Reviewed.
- Stamatis, A. (2016, January). Resistance-training program design for all fitness levels. Presentation at the FitWell Annual Expo. Waco, TX. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. (2015, November). Eat Well, Lift Strong. Presentation at the Baylor Wellness Symposium. Waco, TX. Invited.
- Stamatis, A. (2015, January). Gender differences of resistance training. Presentation at the FitWell Annual Expo. Waco, TX. Invited.
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Poster Presentations
- Bell C., Stamatis A., & Papadakis Z. (2021, February). College Basketball Recreational & Club Level Power and Agility Scores vs. 2019 NBA Draft. Poster presentation at the 2021 Southeast Chapter ACSM Virtual Annual Meeting. Peer Reviewed.
- Patraw A., Morgan G., Cowden R., Davis E., Glowiak K., Lemke A., Worthington E., Ruger S., & Stamatis A. (2020, November). The COVID-19 pandemic: Can optimism reduce anxiety? A five-wave study of people with chronic illness. Poster Presentation at the 2020 ACSM Greater NY Virtual Annual Meeting. Peer Reviewed.
- Vargas E., Morgan G., Forsse J., Hernandez S. Rosser C., & Stamatis A. (2020, November). Could Mental Toughness and Self-Compassion relate to Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation Outcomes? A Pilot Study. Poster Presentation at the 2020 ACSM Greater NY Virtual Annual Meeting. Peer Reviewed.
- Valentin A., Vicencio L., & Stamatis A. (2020, November). Clinical Case Study: TTO Knee Injury – Volleyball. Poster Presentation at the 2020 ACSM Greater NY Virtual Annual Meeting. Peer Reviewed.
- Rapaport L., Gravvanis N., Papageorgiou F., Vicencio L., & Stamatis A. (2020, November). Clinical Case Study: Scapula Fracture – Boxing. Poster Presentation at the 2020 ACSM Greater NY Virtual Annual Meeting. Peer Reviewed.
- Barkauskas C., Gravvanis N., Papageorgiou F., Vicencio L., & Stamatis A. (2020, November). Clinical Case Study: Ankle Sprain – Running. Poster Presentation at the 2020 ACSM Greater NY Virtual Annual Meeting. Peer Reviewed.
- Alexander T., Papageorgiou F., Gravvanis N., Vicencio L., & Stamatis A. (2020, November). Clinical Case Study: Foot Sprain – Running. Poster Presentation at the 2020 ACSM Greater NY Virtual Annual Meeting. Peer Reviewed.
- Stamatis A. & Morgan G.B. (2020, May). Internal Load Metrics in Division III Men’s And Women’s Soccer: The Significance of Sleep Quality Poster presentation at the 2020 National ACSM Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA. Peer Reviewed.
- Sanders R.T, Morgan G.B., Valladão S., Andre T.L., & Stamatis A. (2020, May). Mental Toughness, Self-compassion, And Mental Health In eSports: A Mediation Analysis. Poster presentation at the 2020 National ACSM Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA. Peer Reviewed.
- Walsh S.M, Morgan G.B., Papadakis Z., & Stamatis A. (2020, May). Does Mindfulness Underpin The Mental Toughness - Self-compassion Relationship in Collegiate Athletes? Poster presentation at the 2020 National ACSM Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA. Peer Reviewed.
- Morgan G.B., Stamatis A., Deal P., Papadakis Z., Forsse J., McKinley-Barnard S., Scudamore E. (2020, May). Can Athletes Be Tough and Kind To Themselves? Improving Mental Health Best Practices in NCAA. Poster presentation at the 2020 National ACSM Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA. Peer Reviewed.
- Grant K., Astrachan Q., Anderson A., Moodie C., Stamatis A., & Papadakis Z. (May, 2020). Do Race, Physical Activity, Body Mass Index, And Sleep Quality Affect Mental Toughness? (2020, May). Poster presentation at the 2020 National ACSM Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA. Peer Reviewed.
- Flores-Moreno P.J, Barajas-Pineda L.T., Stamatis A., Cornejo-Larios L.M, & Murguia R.R. (2020, May). Energy Expenditure and Body Composition In Mexican Female Recreational Dancers Of Latin, Zumba, And Twerk. Poster presentation at the 2020 National ACSM Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA. Peer Reviewed.
- Figueroa J.A.G, Mendoza S.C., Rivera L.Q., Arriola J.E.M., Cervantes V.O.R., & Stamatis A. (2020, May). HIIT Program Effects in Capillary Blood Lactate Levels. Poster presentation at the 2020 National ACSM Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA. Peer Reviewed.
- Whitney, M., Costa, C., Alling, T., Morgan, G., Mijacevic, D., & Stamatis, A. (2020, February). Internal Load Metrics in Division III Women’s Soccer: The Significance of Sleep Quality. Poster presentation at the 2020 Southeast Chapter ACSM Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL. Peer Reviewed.
- Grant, K., Astrachan, Q., Anderson, A. Moodie, C., Stamatis, A., & Papadakis, Z. (2020, February). Do Race, Physical Activity, Body Mass Index, and Sleep Quality Affect Mental Toughness? Poster presentation at the 2020 Southeast Chapter ACSM Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL. Peer Reviewed.
- Sanchez, L., Moodie, C., Astrachan, Q., Anderson, A., Amasay, T., Stamatis, A., & Papadakis, Z. (2020, February). Race and Gender Differences in Overweight-Obese Population on Mental Toughness. Poster presentation at the 2020 Southeast Chapter ACSM Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL. Peer Reviewed.
- Hudlin, F., Fukushina, T., MacDonell, C., Morgan, G., Papadakis, Z., & Stamatis, A. (2019, November). Using Regression Analysis to Prescribe Exercise for Increasing Cardiorespiratory Fitness Levels. Poster presentation at the 2019 Greater New York Chapter ACSM Fall Meeting, New York, NY. Peer Reviewed.
- Boyea, J., Moscati, K., Maynard, S., & Stamatis, A. (2019, November). The Effect of Short-Term Adventure-Sport Curriculum on the Level of Mental Toughness of Undergraduate Students. Poster presentation at the 2019 Greater New York Chapter ACSM Fall Meeting, New York, NY. Peer Reviewed.
- Jaquish, A., Vicencio, L., & Stamatis, A. (2019, November). Clinical Case: Ankle Injury – Basketball. Poster presentation at the 2019 Greater New York Chapter ACSM Fall Meeting, New York, NY. Peer Reviewed.
- Alling, T., Whitney, M., Costa, C., Morgan, G., Mijacevic, D., & Stamatis, A. (2019, November). Internal Load Metrics in Division III Men’s Soccer: The Significance of Sleep Quality. Poster presentation at the 2019 Greater New York Chapter ACSM Fall Meeting, New York, NY. Peer Reviewed.
- Kurzum, R., Ales, J., Stamatis, A. & Deal, P. (2019, August). Mental Health and Self-Compassion in DIII student-athletes: The Moderating Role of Mental Toughness. Poster presentation at the 2019 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. Peer Reviewed
- Chin, L., Pellerin, K., Stamatis, A., & Ibanēz-Casas, I. (2019, August). Brain Activity Pre, During, and Post an Aerobic Test in African–American Female Student-Athletes. Poster presentation at the 2019 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. Peer Reviewed
- Padgett, N., Morgan, G., & Stamatis, A. (2019, August). Measuring Mental Toughness in Sport: Which assessment tool is the most widely accepted? Poster presentation at the 2019 Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL. Peer Reviewed.
- Stamatis, A., Andre, T., Padgett, N., & Valladao, S. (2019, May). Mental Toughness as a Moderator of the Physical Exercise – Esports Performance Relationship: A Pilot Study. Poster presentation at the 2019 National ACSM Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. Peer Reviewed.
- Morgan, G., Stamatis., A., Moreno, P., Pineda, L., & Sánchez, A. (2019, May). Cross-Cultural Invariance of the Mental Toughness Index among American and Mexican Athletes. Poster presentation at the 2019 National ACSM Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. Peer Reviewed.
- Ales, J., Kurzum, R., Deal. P., & Stamatis, A. (2019, May). A Mental Health Case Study in NCAA: Are Mental Toughness and Self-Compassion Contradictory Concepts? Poster presentation at the 2019 National ACSM Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. Peer Reviewed.
- Pellerin, K., Chin, L., Fukushima, T., Ibanēz-Casas, I., & Stamatis, A. (2019, April). Frontal EEG asymmetry suggests hemispheric specialization in African-American female student-athletes during a submaximal aerobic test. Poster presentation at the 2019 Greater New York Chapter ACSM Spring Meeting, New York, NY. Peer Reviewed.
- Hudlin, F., Fukushima, T., Brahmbhatt, R., Malik, V., Mijacevic, D., Jasemi-Zargani,M., & Stamatis, A. (2019, April). The Moderation Effect of Upper Body Muscular Endurance in the Gender – Cardiorespiratory Fitness Relationship. Poster presentation at the 2019 Greater New York Chapter ACSM Spring Meeting, New York, NY. Peer Reviewed.
- Fukushima, T., Hudlin, F., Malik, V., Brahmbhatt, R., Mijacevic, D., Jasemi-Zargani,M., & Stamatis, A. (2019, April). Female college students must lose weight as a way to decrease risk of premature death. Poster presentation at the 2019 Greater New York Chapter ACSM Spring Meeting, New York, NY. Peer Reviewed.
- Padgett, N., Forsse, J., Papadakis, Z, Deal, P., & Stamatis, A. (2019, February). Mental Health Best Practices in NCAA: The Bidirectional Relationship between Mental Toughness and Self-Compassion. Poster presentation at the 2019 TACSM Conference, Fort Worth, TX. Peer Reviewed.
- Stamatis, A. & Papadakis, Z. (2019, February). What a Difference a Mentally-toughening Offseason Makes: A case of NCAA DI rowers. Poster presentation at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Southeast Chapter of ACSM, Greenville, SC. Peer Reviewed.
- Ales, J., Kurzum, R., Deal. P., & Stamatis, A. (2018, November). A Mental Health Case Study in NCAA: Are Mental Toughness and Self-Compassion Contradictory Concepts? Poster presentation at the 2018 Greater New York Chapter ACSM Fall Meeting, New York, NY. Peer Reviewed.
- Beach, K., Purcell, J., & Stamatis, A. (2017, November). What experiences are needed to become a Division III student-athlete? A Retrospective Study of the Quantity of Deliberate Play. Poster presentation at the 2017 Greater New York Chapter ACSM Fall Meeting, New York, NY. Peer Reviewed.
- Ales, J., Scott, F., & Stamatis, A. (2017, November). The “unregulated” world of strength and conditioning: Are CSCCa coaches the most effective? Poster presentation at the 2017 Greater New York Chapter ACSM Fall Meeting, New York, NY. Peer Reviewed.
- Miars, C., Stamatis, A., Drezner, J., & Morgan, G. B. (2017, May). Cardiovascular Screening Practices and Attitudes from the NCAA Autonomous ‘Power’ 5 Conferences. Poster presentation at the 2017 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. Peer Reviewed.
- Stamatis, A., Robinson, E., & Morgan, G. B. (2017, February). Mental Toughness in Strength and Conditioning Training: Is it really necessary? Perspectives of elite NCAA Strength and Conditioning Coaches. Poster presentation at the 2017 TACSM Conference, Waco, TX. Peer Reviewed.
- Nikzad, N., Stamatis, A., & Papadakis, Z. (2017, February). What experiences are needed to become a Division 1 Baseball, Football, or Track Athlete? A Retrospective Study of the Quantity of Deliberate Play. Poster presentation at the 2017 TACSM Conference, Waco, TX. Peer Reviewed.
- Stamatis, A., Odajima, R., Smith, T., & Wilson, R. (2016, February). Which AVID Strategies Increase Metacognitive Skills in Middle-School and High School Students? A Case Study. Poster presentation at the twenty-seventh annual Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference (EQRC), Las Vegas, NV. Peer reviewed.
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Workshops, Seminars & Clinics
- Stamatis, A. (2019, April). FMS: Reconocer el movimiento como el lenguaje universal de la expresión humana. VeraCruz, Mexico: Universidad Veracruzana.
- Iakovou, C. & Stamatis, A. (2019, January). The 8 Coaching Steps of Olympic Lifting. Athens, Greece: LinePro Gym.
- Stamatis, A. (2018, April). Can TRX be dysfunctional for Athletes? VeraCruz, Mexico: Universidad Veracruzana.
- Stamatis, A. (2016, March). TRX and Coaching Standards for Key Foundational Movements. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2016, February). Functional Movement Screening: Assessment, Evaluation, and Correctives. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2016, January). Introduction to TRX suspension training. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2015, October). Lift Strong Series: Gender Differences in Resistance Training. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2015, October). Lift Strong Series: Intro to Landmine and Kettlebell Techniques. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2015, September). Lift Strong Series: Core and Flexibility. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2015, September). Lift Strong Series: Free-Weight Basics. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2015, June). Free-Weight Series: Landmine and Kettlebells. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2015, May). Free-Weight Series: Shoulder, Biceps, and Triceps. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2015, April). Free-Weight Series: Back. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2015, March). Free-Weight Series: Legs. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2015, February). Free-Weight Series: Chest. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2015, January). Free-Weight Series: Landmine and Kettlebells. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2014, November). Introduction to TRX suspension training. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2014, November). Resistance Training Series: Shoulder, Biceps, and Triceps. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2014, November). Resistance Training Series: Legs. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2014, October). Resistance Training Series: Back. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2014, October). Resistance Training Series: Chest. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2014, September). Introduction to Olympic Lifting. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2014, September). Dead Lift, Squat, Bench Press, and Variations. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
- Stamatis, A. (2014, August). Introduction to TRX suspension training. Waco, TX: Baylor University.
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Service & Awards
- Certification Board, Written Exam Committee, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa)
- Section Editor for Psychology and Behavior: International Journal of Exercise Science
- Editorial Board Member: International Research in Higher Education
- Fellow at the Institute of Ethics in Public Life, SUNY Plattsburgh
- Program Coordinator: Bachelor’s Degree-Fitness & Wellness Leadership, SUNY Plattsburgh
- Faculty Senate member, SUNY Plattsburgh
- Equity Advocate, SUNY Plattsburgh
- ACSM Greater New York Chapter Executive Committee member-at-large
- ACSM Greater New York Chapter, Research Committee member
- Mentor of undergraduate research winning team: 2020 Greater New York ACSM Virtual Annual Meeting, President’s Cup: First place
- Mentor of undergraduate research winning team: 2020 Greater New York ACSM Virtual Annual Meeting, Clinical Case Study Competition: First place
- Mentor of graduate research winning team: Greater New York ACSM Fall 2018 Meeting, President’s Cup: First place
- Mentor of student-bowl winning team: 2019 Greater NY ACSM Spring Meeting.
- Mentor of five undergraduate research award-winning teams
- 2019 Greater NY ACSM Spring Meeting: Second, Third, and Fourth places.
- 2017 Greater NY ACSM Fall Meeting: Placement: Fourth and Fifth places.
- SEACSM 2021 Annual Meeting Abstract Reviewer
- Ad hoc reviewer: Psychology of Sport & Exercise, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, International Journal of Esports
- Member of the comprehensive examination committee for the master’s program, Baylor University, Fall 2016 – Summer 2017
- Mentoring at least 45 students per semester, SUNY Plattsburgh
- Member of departmental committees (e.g., Chair of Hiring Committee), SUNY Plattsburgh
- Graduate thesis committee (external member): Peter Beitia – Barry University – Predicting Firefighter’s Physical Ability Test (PAT) from Anaerobic Fitness Parameters and Mental Toughness (MT) component. 2018–2019
- 2013 Big12 Champions (Lady Bears Basketball)
- 2013 Big12 Tournament Champions (Lady Bears Basketball)
- 2016 Fit Well Team Leader of the Year, Baylor University
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Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Department Chair Academy, SUNY SAIL Institute
- Certified Exercise Physiologist (American College of Sports Medicine)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association)
- Functional Movement Screening certified (FMS)
- TRX certified Trainer (TRX)
- Kettlebell Level 1 Coach (Kettlebell Concepts)
- USA T&F Level 1 Coach (USA Track and Field)
- USAW Level 1 Coach (USA Weightlifting)
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certified (Red Cross, AHA)
- IAFA Personal Training Certified (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America)
- Member of ΚΔΠ (Kappa Delta Pi): International Honor Society in Education
- Certificate of Proficiency in English (Cambridge University, UK)
- English as Second Language Certified Teacher (Hellenic Department of Education)
- Diplôme approfondi de la langue francaise (Institute Francais d’ Athénes)