Here is a little introduction to the DSEP committee to help you know who to chat to when you attend our conference in December or any other DSEP events. We will add a new committee member every Monday in the lead up to the conference in December. So watch this space …
Introducing …
Laura Kiemle-Gabbay, Trainee Takeover Lead
Hi everyone, I’m Laura Kiemle-Gabbay, a professional doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology student at LJMU, based in Glasgow. I’m really excited to be helping curate the Trainee Takeover day on BPS DSEP social media platforms! Every Friday this space will be used to share blogs, reflections, content and CPD events created by or relevant for fellow trainees, students and neophyte practitioners. We are hoping to create a space that highlights the unique and diverse training experience, so whether you’re a masters, prof doc or PhD student, QSEP trainee or you’ve just qualified, I want to hear from you! My research interests are mainly qualitative, with a particular focus on perceptions of menstruation in women’s sport and coping with risk in alpine snow-sports, and a fun fact about me is that I was Rod Stewart’s backing singer (twice!).
Robert Morris, DSEP chair
Hello, my name is Robert Morris and I am a senior lecturer in sport social science at Liverpool John Moores University. I am currently the DSEP chair. My main research interests are on exploring the youth-to-senior and retirement from sport transitions, dual careers in sport, and assessing the prevalence of depression in elite athletes. I remain committed to consultancy and applied practice activities, providing consultancy to a range of athletes in sport, including elite and international footballers, rugby union and league players, cricketers, golfers, and orienteers, amongst others. On a recent trip to Australia, I climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge – well worth the effort! I also went to see the All Blacks vis Australia in Eden Park (picture attached!) – not something you can say you have done every day! I look forward to meeting you all at the Conference in December – please do not hesitate to contact the conference committee prior to, during, or after the event with any thoughts or ideas – we would be delighted to hear them.
Stewart Cotterill, DSEP Past Chair
Hello, my name is Stewart Cotterill and I am a professor of sport and performance psychology at AECC university college Bournemouth. I am the current chair of the DSEP committee. My research interests are focused on mental health and preparation for performance in sport. I am an Aston Villa and Oakland Raiders fan. Please feel free to stop me for a chat and I look forward to seeing you at the conference.
Jamie Barker, DSEP Treasurer
Hello, my name is Jamie Barker and I am a senior lecturer in sport and exercise psychology at Loughborough University. I am the DSEP committee treasurer. My research interests focus on applied (sport and performance) psychology research and are based around three key themes: intervention effectiveness (including applied research methods), group dynamics and leadership, and resilience. As a consultant, I have over 20 years of experience working in business, professional sport, and the military. For example, I have consulted with Sony Europe, Sony Mobile, Impact International, the Football Association, the England and Wales Cricket Board, Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Great Britain Rowing, and The Royal Air Force. I have been a season ticket holder at Manchester United for over 20 years. There is a lot to be excited about in relation to DSEP and more broadly sport and exercise psychology within the UK.
Emily Pattinson, Marketing, PR and Social Media Manager
Hello, my name is Emily Pattinson and I am a research fellow at the University of Leeds. I am the marketing and PR manager for the DSEP committee; I also handle the social media and the DSEP blog. My research interest is mental health in marginalised communities and my current project is looking at mental health in LGBTQ+ young people. I am the proud mother of one medium sized human and I am a huge Marvel nerd. Feel free to come and chat with me at any time, I am not as mean as my face suggests.
Paul Morgan, CPD Lead
Hello, my name is Paul Morgan and I am the Head of School for Human and Social Sciences at Buckinghamshire New University. I am a Chartered Psychologist and was elected the CPD Lead for the DSEP committee. My research and applied work is focused on the psychology of performance excellence in elite sport & other performance environments (e.g. business, leadership). My particular interest lies in the area of psychological and team resilience in elite sport. Based on this research, I have delivered educational applied work for a number of teams and organisations at amateur, semi-professional, professional and Olympic level. I am a lifelong Gloucester Rugby fan and dreaming of the year when we win a Premiership title! I still manage to compete for Buckinghamshire at tennis when fit and have coached in different parts of the world such as the USA and New Zealand. I am keen to grow a team who are keen to work with me to coordinate a national CPD programme. You are extremely welcome to contact me or meet at the conference in December.
Tim Holder, Applied Practise Lead
Hello, My name is Tim Holder and I am a senior lecturer in the department of sport, exercise and health at Winchester University. I have worked with a range of governing bodies of sport over the last 30 years to assist individuals and teams in performing to their potential and has attended numerous major championships including two Olympic Games. I am currently the applied practise lead for the DSEP committee.
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Dawn-Marie Armstrong, PSYPAG Representative
Hello, I am Dawn-Marie Armstrong and I am the PsyPAG DSEP Representative. My research interest is in child psychology and my applied work is with Cricket Scotland Under-19 World Cup Squad. A random fact about me is most of what I’ve accomplished professionally thus far, I’ve been the first to do. I look forward to seeing you at the conference in December because it is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your network and form lasting professional connections.
Matt Cunliffe, Ordinary Committee Member
Hi, my name is Matt Cunliffe and I sit as an elected member on the DSEP committee. I work for the English Institute of Sport and provide psychological support to British wheelchair basketball. My research interests are around sport injury and CBT in sport. My favourite movie quote comes from Harry Potter: ‘Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it’. I really hope to see you at the division conference in December.
David Tod, Ordinary Committee Member
Hello, my name is David Tod and I am a lecturer in psychology at Liverpool John Moores University. I am a DSEP ordinary committee member. My research interest is the training and supervision of sport psychologists and my applied work focus is sport and performing arts. I live with six chickens and there is definitely an unequal distribution of power. If you have advice on buying drums, come and chat to me and I will buy you coffee and cake.
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