Theresa Brown

● I completed my PhD in Health Education & Psychology of Physical Activity in 2011

● I am currently working as a Training Team Lead for TrestleTree, LLC, which is a Health

Coaching company, and my job is to offer training/teaching on how to be an effective

behavior change expert to our hired Health Coaches.

● I have so many favorite memories of the lab, it was my sanctuary, my hang out place

where I could meet with like-minded individuals. It wasn't just about the projects and

research and teaching, the lab meant friendship, compassion, kindness, and laughter.

While many of us were in different stages of life, we all shared the same passion for a

caring climate and how to implement more caring into each of our worlds.

Whitney Moore

● I completed my PhD in Health Education & Psychology of Physical Activity in 2013

● I am currently an assistant professor at Wayne State University.

● Many of my favorite memories are a result of our regular lab meetings where we really

got to know each other, support each other, give and get great advise, while we

challenged each other to become our best.

Susumu Iwasaki

● I completed a PhD in Health Education & Psychology of Physical Activity in 2016

● I am currently an assistant professor at Fort Lewis College.

● A favorite memory of mine is when the KUSEPL group presented at a local conference

in 2012. Everyone was in charge of a part in each mental skill workshop station. I was at

a gratitude station with Joseph Claunch. Both of us were coaches, so we shared relevant

ideas and experiences through the presentation. It was a fun collaborative workshop in

my memory.

Mario Fontana

● I completed my PhD in Health Education & Psychology of Physical Activity in 2015

● I am currently an assistant professor at the College at Brockport in Brockport, NY.

● Some of my favorite memories within the sport psychology lab were watching Mike

Breske and Susumu Iwasaki interact with one another for an entire year. I wish I could

spin it off into a buddy/cop sitcom. Also any time the group can get together for a dinner,

usually at AASP.

Joe Claunch

● I completed a PhD in Health Education & Psychology of Physical Activity in 2016

● I am currently the Co-Director for Zuni Youth Enrichment Project in Zuni, NM.

● Our advisor Dr. Mary Fry is an incredible teacher, researcher, advisor, and friend. Dr. Fry created

a family environment for the graduate students in her program and I remain connected to her and

my peers that I went through the program with.

Candace Hogue

● I completed my PhD in Health Education & Psychology of Physical Activity in 2017

● I am currently an assistant professor at Penn State (Harrisburg).

● My favorite memory of the KU Sport & Exercise Psychology Lab was just after I met

Mary and began working in the lab. We all took a road trip to AASP's conference in St.

Louis. My path in life changed after that trip. I learned so much about the field, had an

absolute blast with Mary and the other graduate students, and I also realized that Mary

was the real deal - she was everything I aspired to be & I knew that was my new path (to

learn from her and have as positive an impact on this world as I can). This was the best

decision I have ever made, as I now have the world's best job too.

Lauren Easton

● I completed my PhD in Health Education & Psychology of Physical Activity in 2018

● I am currently a Health Behavioral Specialist at Simple in Lawrence, KS.

● My favorite memory at KU would be when I first visited KU - I stayed with Mario, his

lovely wife, and of course, Izzy! After a lab and campus tour with Mary; Susumu and

Mario took me to The Burger Stand. I later met Aly, and Mario made everyone cookies!

A fantastic trip to begin my time in the KUSEP Lab.

Joe Beyer

● I completed my PhD in Health Education & Psychology of Physical Activity in 2016

● I am currently a contractor for Special Operations Command (SOCOM).

● My favorite memory of the Sport and Exercise Psychology lab was just the

overwhelming feeling of friendship and camaraderie you get from the first meeting until

the last. I was very fortunate to be involved in the lab for almost 7 years. I have seen

many faces come and go, but the atmosphere will always remain as long as Mary is in

charge.

Chris Reid

● I completed my Master’s in Health Education and Psychology of Physical Activity in

2018

● I currently a coach basketball at Tonganoxie High School.

● A favorite memory of mine had to be the weekly lab meetings where we would check in

on the many different projects our lab members were a part of.

Carol Winner

● I completed my Master’s of Science in Education in 2016

● I am currently the founder of Love of Peach. My company makes ‘give space’ peach

symbolled apparel communicating personal space needs for those needing to heal, or just

to be. https://givespacepeach.com/

Hannah Vanorsby

● I completed my Master’s of Science in Education in May of 2017

● I am currently working as an academic success coach at Southwestern College -

Professional Studies.

● My favorite memory of the lab was participating in team building activities on the lawn

outside of Robinson -- specifically the skis.

Bayley Rhoades

● I completed my Master’s in Health Education and Psychology of Physical Activity in

May of 2018

● I am currently work with kids ages 12-17 at Integris Mental Health Hospital in Oklahoma

City, OK.

● My favorite memories in the lab would have to be the day retreats we would have before

school started, as well as going to AASP conferences with the gang.

Cody Peterson

● I completed my Master’s of Health Education and Psychology of Physical Activity in

2016.

● I am currently an Independent Insurance Adjuster; Sales/Contracting.

● My favorite memory would be our trips to the AASP conferences in Las Vegas and

Indianapolis. It was inspiring to learn and talk about so much research in less than a

week, but the best part was all the extra time with the amazing people in the program.

Mike Breske

● I completed my Master’s Health Education & Psychology of Physical Activity in 2016

● I am currently a doctoral student studying Counseling Psychology at the University of

Missouri.

● Some of my favorite memories as a lab member were check-ins during lab meetings. I

also loved feeling connected with my lab mates and being part of each other's lives, and

seeing who could jump up to touch the highest awnings at AASP conferences.

Sidney Hirsch

I completed my Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology in 2019

I am the director of student development (Warrior Skills) at Midland University in

Fremont, Nebraska

Favorite memories of mine in the Sport Psychology Lab were the many outlandish and

funny things Troy Wineinger would say and do without really thinking them through

Sam Foley

I completed my Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology in 2019

I am now in Kansas City working at Grantham University as a Student Advisor and

Mentor to college Students

My favorite memories would have to be the AASP conferences and lab game nights on

the weekends.

Zainab Sanni

I completed my Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology in 2019

I am currently living in Colorado exploring and experiencing the awesome nature I am

surrounded by with my family and friends! I am also working part-time with Blue Raven

Solar as a Marketing Specialist informing homeowners about renewable solar energy and

being coached back into running by my prior high school club coach.

My favorite memories during my time in the program would have to be working with

Hannah W. on the juvenile justice program and being around the kids in the juvenile

correctional facility and being in the lab and being surrounded by the awesome

team/family!

Ian Stand

● I completed a Master’s Science Education, Sport and Exercise Psychology

● I am currently an American Indian Culture and Education Program (Lead Teacher) /

Adult Education Instructor (Administrative Assistant, Certificate Program) / Power-lifter,

CA state record (squat) / Basketball coach / Student in UC Berkeley's teacher

credentialing program.

● A favorite memory of mine are from the team building exercises the lab group would do

together. These activities were special to me and they stick out in my mind as happy

memories that I shared with my Sport and Exercise Psychology 'Family'. Mary really set

the tone for a family-like atmosphere which made us all feel at home and allowed us to

work great as a team! It's the type of experience where you are having so much fun, you

don't realize you are learning until later down the road when you reflect back and realize

the brilliance that is Mary Fry. I will be forever grateful for my time with the KU Sport

& Exercise Psychology Lab.

Emily Tyler

● I completed a Master’s of Science in Counseling Psychology in 2018

● I am currently PhD student in the Counseling Psychology Psy.D. program at Springfield

College in Springfield, MO.

● A favorite memory of mine was always going to the annual AASP conference with

members of the lab. It was (and still is) one of the highlights of the year.

Jane Shirley

● I completed a Master’s of Science in Education in 2008

● I am currently work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas; Lead Employer Group

Wellness Coordinator.

● A favorite memory of mine from the lab was all the creative energy of staff and students.

Sheryl Miller

● I completed a Master’s of Science in Health Education & Psychology of Physical

Activity in 2015

● I am currently a medical student at Western University of Health Sciences- College of

Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific.

● My favorite memory was the weekly lab meetings. I cherished meeting around the lab

table and hearing life updates from fellow lab members before working on the "business"

of the lab. It was just one of many shining examples of a caring-climate in action.

Alysson (Bodenbach) Kuhns

● I completed a Master's in Health Education & Psychology of Physical Activity in 2015

● I currently run my own business: Pacific Hound. It's definitely a detour from my given

path but life is funny that way!

● My favorite memories revolved around AASP and lab meetings. Dr. Fry has a way of

making everyone feel welcomed and included and I have her to thank for the many

lifelong friendships I now have. Although I am not technically using my degree, I gained

so much from my experience at KU and wouldn't take one second back.

Daniel Rosen

● I completed a master’s degree in Health Education & Psychology of Physical Activity in

2014

● I am work in Music Venue Booking, Marketing, and Management: John T. Floore's

Country Store - Helotes, Tx.

● My favorite memory of KUSEPL is actually when a group of us travelled to New Orleans

for AASP. The trip was such a great educational experience on so many levels. A

personal highlight was getting to meet and listen to John Ratey give a keynote speech,

who was a big inspiration to me. The conference also provided the opportunity to spend

time with members of the lab outside of a strictly academic setting and get to know them

better on a friendship level. I have many great memories of my time in the KU sport and

exercise program. Even though I am not working directly in the sport/exercise field at the

moment, there is so much I learned in the program that I apply to my current career and

day to day life.

Jacob Chamberlin

● I completed a Bachelors of General Studies in Psychology in 2017

● I am currently a Master’s Students at Miami University (Ohio).

● My favorite memory of being in the lab was assisting my friends in their research studies.

Karynn Glover

● I completed a Bachelor’s in Psychology in 2017

● I am currently a PhD student studying Kinesiology at Wayne State University in Detroit,

MI.

● My favorite memory of the KUSEP lab was every week about an hour before lab because

everyone would come hangout or run to get lunch together. It was always great to be

around fun, supportive scholars.

Brendan Downey

I completed a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science in 2019.

I am currently a campus minister with Called to Greatness and work specifically with

student-athletes and connecting with traditional students.

My favorite memory during my time in the KUSPL had to be the 2018 AASP Conference

in Toronto, Canada.