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2018 National Conference

Andreas Stamatis

Why Mental Toughness Research and Practice Must Die: From Rhabdo to Current Findings

This presentation will be specifically tailored for SCCCs and MSCCs and will have a dual goal:

(a)Provide information about the latest research findings and how these findings -in relation with recent events- impact evidence-based practice for strength and conditioning professionals and

(b) Start a conversation about the future of MT research and practice in the field of strength and conditioning. In more detail, Dr. Stamatis will cover the following topics:

  • The elusive nature of Sport Psychology
  • Brief history of Mental Toughness in Sport
  • Recent events involving practitioners
  • Why anecdotally-based protocols are just not enough
  • How we can we move to empirically-based practices
  • Why psychological instruments don't work
  • Findings of past research efforts and current focus (including research done with MSCCs)
  • What can Sport Psychology do for the strength coach?
  • What can the strength coach do right now if he/she wants to design safer and more effective MT training protocols?
  • The presentation will end with Q&A.

    NAME: Stamatis, Andreas
    POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor of Sport and Wellness
    EDUCATION/TRAINING
    Institution and Location
    Degree(if applicable)
    Completion Date MM/YYYY
    Field of Study
    University of Piraeus
    BS
    08/2006
    		 Economics
    University of Indianapolis
    MBA
    08/2006
    		 Business Administration
    City University of Seattle
    MS
    01/2010
    		 Technology Management
    Baylor University
    MSEd
    08/2013
    		 Sport Pedagogy
    Baylor University
    PhD
    05/2016
    		 Educational Psychology
    A. Personal Statement
     As a coach, I am striving to help my athletes reach their potential. As a teacher, I am striving to design optimal learning environments. As a scientist, I am striving to support strength and conditioning professionals. In all three cases, my overall goal is athlete/student/colleague development. My axiom is legacy. My favorite motto is "Heureux qui, comme Ulysse, a fait un bon voyage."
    B. Positions and Honors
     Positions and Employment
    Assistant Professor, SUNY Plattsburgh, 2016-
    Research Assistant, Baylor University, 2013-16
    Teacher of Record, Baylor University, Texas, 2015-2016
    Fitness Specialist/Master Trainer, Baylor University, Texas, 2014-2016
    Fitness Graduate Assistant, Baylor University, Texas, 2013-2014
    Personal Trainer, Baylor University, Texas, 2012-2016
    Intern Strength Coach, Baylor University, Texas, 2012-2013
    Strength and Conditioning Coach, Asteras Exarhion WBC, Athens, Greece, 2011-2012
    Lecturer and ACSM coordinator, City Unity College, Athens, Greece, 2011-2012
    Strength and Conditioning Coach, Panathinaikos WBC, Athens, Greece, 2010-2011
    Co-owner/Manager, Regenesis Stores, Athens, Greece, 2008-Present
    President of Health Club/Gym co-owner, Regenesis Gym, Athens, Greece, 2008-2015
    Volunteer, Sports Information Assistant, Athens 2004 Olympic & Paralympic Games, Summer 2004

    Other Experience and Professional Memberships
    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)
    Certified Personal Trainer (American College of Sports Medicine)
    Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
    CPR/First Aid/AED Certified (Red Cross and AHA)
    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)
    Member of Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society in Education

    Honors/Awards
    Fellow at the Institute of Ethics in Public Life, SUNY Plattsburgh
    ACSM Greater New York Chapter committee member
    Member of the comprehensive examination committee for the master's program, Baylor University, Fall 2016 - Summer 2017
    Big12 Champions 2013 (Lady Bears Basketball)
    Big12 Tournament Champions (Lady Bears Basketball)
    2016 Fit Well Team Leader of the Year, Baylor University
    Mentoring at least 15 students per semester, SUNY Plattsburgh
    Member of departmental committees, SUNY Plattsburgh (e.g., Online Master's Sport and Wellness Program)

    C. Contribution to Science

    Publications

    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.

    Stamatis, A., Robinson, E., and Morgan, G. (2017). Mental Toughness in Strength and Conditioning Training: Is it really necessary? Perspectives of elite NCAA Strength and Conditioning Coaches. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings. (Vol. 2, No. 9, p. 56)

    Nikzad, N., Stamatis, A., & Papadakis, Z. (2017). What experiences are needed to become a Division 1 Baseball, Football, or Track Athlete? A Retrospective Study of the Quantity of Deliberate Play. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings. (Vol. 2, No. 9, p. 76)

    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.

    Presentations

    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. & 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., 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. (2016, May). Mental toughness in sport: Perspectives of master strength and conditioning coaches. Presentation at Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Annual National Conference, Fort Worth, Texas. Invited.

    Stamatis, A. (2016, April). The labyrinth of the fitness industry. Presentation SUNY Plattsburgh. Plattsburgh, N.Y. 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, Texas. 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, Nev. Peer reviewed.

    Stamatis, A. (2016, January). Resistance-training program design for all fitness levels. Presentation at the FitWell Annual Expo. Waco, Texas. Invited.

    Stamatis, A. (2015, November). Eat well, lift strong. Presentation at the Baylor Wellness Symposium. Waco, Texas. Invited.

    Stamatis, A. (2015, January). Gender differences of resistance training. Presentation at the FitWell Annual Expo. Waco, Texas. Invited..

    Workshops, Seminars & Clinics

    Stamatis, A. (2016, March). TRX and coaching standards for key foundational movements. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2016, February). Functional movement screening: Assessment, evaluation, and correctives. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2016, January). Introduction to TRX suspension training. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2015, October). Lift strong series: Gender differences in resistance training. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2015, October). Lift strong series: Intro to landmine and kettlebell techniques. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2015, September). Lift strong series: Core and flexibility. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2015, September). Lift strong series: Free-weight basics. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2015, June). Free-weight series: Landmine and kettlebells. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2015, May). Free-weight series: Shoulder, biceps, and triceps. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2015, April). Free-weight series: Back. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2015, March). Free-weight series: Legs. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2015, February). Free-weight series: Chest. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2015, January). Free-weight series: Landmine and kettlebells. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2014, November). Introduction to TRX suspension training. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2014, November). Resistance training series: Shoulder, biceps, and triceps. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2014, November). Resistance training series: Legs. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2014, October). Resistance training series: Back. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2014, October). Resistance training series: Chest. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2014, September). Introduction to Olympic lifting. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2014, September). Dead lift, squat, bench press, and variations. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.

    Stamatis, A. (2014, August). Introduction to TRX suspension training. Waco, Texas: Baylor University.