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Dear Coach details what athletes wish they could have told their coaches but never did.
About the author
Sara Erdner, PhD, CMPC received her PhD in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she also completed her Master of Science in Communication Studies, with an emphasis in interpersonal communication. Dr. Erdner¿s research has been featured in
Communication & Sport, the
Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, and
Quest. As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC #712) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Dr. Erdner has worked with a variety of coaches and athletes; her most prominent work was with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pedal for Alzheimer¿s. While she is still a practicing Mental Strength Coach, Dr. Erdner is currently the Coordinator and Assistant Professor for the online Masters of Coaching degree at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, where she also resides.
Summary
Dear Coach details what athletes wish they could have told their coaches but never did.
Foreword
Focus on connecting with coaches, sports administrators and educators, and sport parentsSpeak at workshops, colleges, and universities
Create podcast and seek guest spots on other sports podcasts
Build social media presence
Submit to major industry reviewers, including Publisher’s Weekly and Foreword Reviews
Target media, including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, Valley Courier: Alamosa, CO; Denver 7 News, Adams State University newspaper; KRZA FM: 88.7 Public Radio