Princeton University Athletics
Sports Psychology
When it comes to fostering mental health and wellbeing, Princeton Tiger Performance leans heavily on the team of experts in the Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) department within University Health Services. Within CPS, TIGERSPAW (Tigers Performance and Wellness) is a key asset to student-athletes. TIGERSPAW is a team of professionals that through a comprehensive confidential service is committed to improving the mental health and well-being of Princeton student-athletes including psychological assessments, treatment plans, and referrals when necessary. TIGERSPAW also performs specialized outreach programs to teams or leadership groups focused on sports psychology and mental skills training.
With increasing demand for sports psychology, Princeton Athletics, with the assistance of University Health Services, partners with outside providers of sports psychology programs and services. Coaches choose from approved outside providers like Mind of the Athlete, to increase exposure to sports psychologist and mental skills training as necessary.
With increasing demand for sports psychology, Princeton Athletics, with the assistance of University Health Services, partners with outside providers of sports psychology programs and services. Coaches choose from approved outside providers like Mind of the Athlete, to increase exposure to sports psychologist and mental skills training as necessary.