General Information
Biography
Dr. Meredith Wekesser is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health and Kinesiology. She received her PhD in Kinesiology (Sport Psychology) from Michigan State University. Her research specialties include positive youth development through sport, coaching, and adapted sport. Dr. Wekesser has received international recognition for her research through the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant®, Dr. Wekesser is passionate about helping athletes improve their mental game to optimize athletic performance. She has provided sport psychology consultations to athletes at the Division I level across several institutions. Additionally, Dr. Wekesser is the Director of Life Skills Development and Education for the Chicago Baseball and Educational Academy where she leads the social emotional and behavioral health sessions, teaching youth athletes life skills that can be applied to their lives beyond sport.
Teaching Interests
Sport and performance psychology, research methods
Research Interests
Positive youth development through sport, coaching, adapted sport, measurement in sport psychology