Justin Bacchus

Hometown: Windsor, Ontario

Academic Background:
* Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK), with a minor in Psychology, University of Windsor
* MHK in Sport and Exercise Psychology (in progress), University of Windsor

Research Interests:
* Team norms
* Cohesion
* Athlete leadership

About Me: My passion for sport is the main reason for pursuing graduate studies. I am a strong advocate for sport participation because of the social, psychological, and physiological benefits. I find group dynamics an interesting area of research because some teams have the necessary athletic ability to win championships; however, some teams fail to do so because of team issues like poor team cohesion, lack of leadership, and lack of team norms.

Conference Presentations:
* Bacchus, J., Loughead, T. M., & Munroe-Chandler, K. J. (2011, March). An examination of the relationship between athlete leadership and the perceptions of team norms. Presented at the Eastern Canadian Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, Waterloo, Ontario.

* Bacchus, J., Loughead, T. M., Munroe-Chandler, K. J., & Vander Laan, A. G. (2011, October). An examination of the relationship between athlete leaders and the perception of team norms. Presented at the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

* Bacchus, J., Loughead, T. M., Munroe-Chandler, K. J., & Vander Laan, A. G. (2011, November). Examining the relationship between athlete leader status and team norms. Poster presentation at the Asian South Pacific Association of Sport Psychology, Taipei, Taiwan.

* Bacchus, J., Loughead, T. M., Munroe-Chandler, K. J., & VanderLaan, A. G. (2012, March). Investigation of the perceptions of athlete leaders status on team norms. Poster presentation at the University of Windsor Kinesiology Research Day, Windsor, Ontario.

* Bacchus, J., Loughead, T. M., & Munroe-Chandler, K. J. (2012, March). The influence of social networking sites on perceptions of cohesion. Presented at the Eastern Canadian Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, London, Ontario.

Contact: bacchusj@uwindsor.ca

Brittany Cooper

Hometown: London, Ontario

Academic Background:
* Bachelor of Arts (BA), Double Major Psychology and English Literature, University of Western Ontario
* MHK in Sport and Exercise Psychology (in progress), University of Windsor

Research Interests:
* Body Image
* Self-perception in sport
* Imagery

About Me: As a former competitive swimmer, I had the opportunity to train with Olympic athletes and became aware of the many challenges both physically and mentally, that elite athletes face. I learned that athletic perfectionism and success can sometimes come at a cost. My athletic experience combined with my undergraduate education in psychology sparked my interest in pursuing graduate studies in sport psychology. Specifically, I’m interested in studying how body image and self-perception can influence overall performance and progression in sport, particularly in females. I’m also interested in how imagery can assist athletes in overcoming psychological obstacles related to performance anxiety.

Conference Presentations:
* Cooper, B. E., Munroe-Chandler, K. J. & Loughead, T. M. (2012, March). Could the drive for muscularity influence one's choice of personal trainer? Poster presentation at the University of Windsor Kinesiology Research Day, Windsor, Ontario.

* Cooper, B. E., Munroe-Chandler, K. J. & Loughead, T. M. (2012, March). All things being equal, eo we select a personal trainer based on their physique? Presented at the Eastern Canadian Sport and Exercise Symposium, London, Ontario.

Contact: coope113@uwindsor.ca

Alison Divine

Hometown: North Vancouver, British Columbia

Academic Background:
* Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK), University of British Columbia
* MHK in Sport and Exercise Psychology (in progress), University of Windsor

Research Interests:
* Imagery
* Intervention

Academic Achievements:
* SSHRC Recipient (2011-2012)

About Me: My interest in sport and exercise psychology is rooted in many years of athletic experience. Specifically, numerous years of playing competitive and elite soccer, during which I had success implementing an array of sport psychology principles to enhance my performance. My research interests include the use of imagery in sport and exercise, as well as the application of sport psychology and imagery interventions with athletes or exercisers.

Conference Presentations:
* Divine, A., & Munroe-Chandler, K. J. (2011, March). The role of negative appearance imagery on exercise behavior. Presented at the Eastern Canada Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, Waterloo.

* Divine, A., Munroe-Chandler, K. J. (2011, October). What would I look like if I didn't exercise? Can negative imagery be motivational in the exercise domain? Presented at the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

* Divine, A., Munroe-Chandler, K. J.  (2012, March). The relationship between appearance self-schemas and self-determined exercise motivation. Poster presentation at the University of Windsor Kinesiology Research Day, Windsor, Ontario.

* Divine, A., & Munroe-Chandler, K. J., & Loughead, T. M. (2012, March).  Safety in numbers: Team cohesion and self-presentation. Presented at the Eastern Canada Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, London, Ontario.

Contact: divine@uwindsor.ca

Michelle Guerrero

Hometown: Alliston, Ontario

Academic Background:
* Bachelor of Arts (BA) Sport Psychology, Laurentian University
* MHK in Sport and Exercise Psychology (in progress), University of Windsor

Research Interests:
* The Psychology of Coaching
* Imagery Use in Sport and Exercise
* Sport Psychology Interventions

About Me: As a former competitive hockey player I gained firsthand knowledge about the importance of the mental aspect of performance. These sport experiences sparked my interest in pursuing an undergraduate degree in sport psychology, thereby affording me the opportunity to gain experience in both research and consulting. More specifically, my passion and interest to pursue graduate studies evolved while completing my undergraduate thesis examining coaching behaviours, coupled with the application of psychological skills training through an internship. My research interests include imagery as it pertains to coaching and the subsequent application of sport psychology and imagery interventions with both coaches and athletes.

Conference Presentations:
* Guerrero, M. D., Loughead, T. M., & Munroe-Chandler, K. J. (2012, March). Step up or step in: A stair use intervention in a University setting. Poster presentation at the University of Windsor Kinesiology Research Day, Windsor, Ontario.

* Guerrero, M. D., Loughead, T. M., & Munroe-Chandler, K. J. (2012, March). I saw the sign: Encouraging stair use in a University setting. Presented at the Eastern Canadian Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, London, Ontario.

Contact: guerrerm@uwindsor.ca

Matt Hoffmann

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

Academic Background:
* Honors Bachelor of Arts (HBA), Laurentian University
* MHK in Sport and Exercise Psychology (in progress), University of Windsor

Research Interests:
* Role Perceptions
* Athlete Leadership
* Cohesion

Academic Achievements:
* SSHRC Recipient (2011-2012)

About Me: My interest in the field of sport and exercise psychology stems from my participation in competitive hockey, wherein, I realized the positive effect that mental training can have on both individual and team functioning. From a research standpoint, I am intrigued by the various components involved in group dynamics such as athlete leadership and the emergence of roles.  I look forward to studying these elements at the Masters level and hope to acquire an array of applied sport psychology techniques.

Conference Presentations:
* Hoffmann, M., McGannon, K., Metz, J., & Schinke, R. (2011, September). A media analysis of a sport celebrity: The applied value in understanding a “team cancer” as a socio-cultural construction. Presented at the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Hawaii, USA.

* Hoffmann, M. D., Loughead, T. M., & Dixon, J. C. (2012, March). Entering a new era: Examining the home advantage post NHL lockout. Poster presentation at the University of Windsor Kinesiology Research Day, Windsor, Ontario.

* Hoffmann, M. D., Loughead, T. M., & Dixon, J. C. (2012, March). Home sweet home? Examining the home advantage since the National Hockey League lockout. Presented at the Eastern Canadian Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, London, Ontario.

Contact: hoffmanm@uwindsor.ca

Michelle Peters

Hometown: Tecumseh, Ontario

Academic Background:
* Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK), University of Windsor
* MHK in Sport and Exercise Psychology (in progress), University of Windsor

Reserach Interests:
* Team Cohesion
* Athlete Leadership
* Team Building

About Me: My interest in Sport and Exercise Psychology predominantly stemmed from my past experiences in competitive and recreational sports. I have always had a passion for sports, with an accompanying curiosity as to why teams act and perform differently based on their social and physical surroundings. The influence of a new coach, a new team captain, or a new team member, can completely alter the dynamics of a group. As I pursue my Masters degree, I hope to expand my knowledge on the role of athlete leaders and their affect on team cohesion.

Conference Presentations:
* Peters, M. M., Loughead, T. M., & Munroe-Chandler, K. J. (2012, March). Follow my lead: Perceptions of leadership from ice dancers. Poster presentation at the University of Windsor Kinesiology Research Day, University of Windsor.

* Peters, M. M., Loughead, T. M., & Munroe-Chandler, K. J. (2012, March). The cutting edge:
Athlete leadership behaviours in the dyadic sport of ice dancing. Presented at the Eastern Canadian Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, London, Ontario.

Contact: peters15@uwindsor.ca

Celina Shirazipour

Hometown: Calgary, Alberta

Academic Background:
* Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, McGill University
* MHK in Sport and Exercise Psychology (in progress), University of Windsor

Research Interests:
* Imagery
* Positive Youth Development

About Me: As a competitive athlete and then as a youth sport coach, I developed a keen interest in the mental aspects of sport performance. This was bolstered by my undergraduate education, during which I was greatly influenced by courses and studies on human motivation. My specific research interests include sport psychology intervention techniques such as imagery, and their application in novice populations. In addition, I am interested in exercise stereotypes and the self-presentational consequences of individuals' physical activity. Through my studies, I aim to further my understanding of both theoretical and applied sport and exercise concepts.

Conference Presentations:
* Shirazipour, C. H., Munroe-Chandler, K. J., Loughead, T. M., & Vander Laan, A. G. (2011, March). The effect of image speed on golf putting performance. Presented at the Eastern Canadian Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, Waterloo, Ontario.

* Shirazipour, C. H., Munroe-Chandler, K. J., Loughead, T. M., & Vander Laan, A. G. (2011, October). Slow it down: The effect of image speed on novice golf putting performance. Presented at the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

* Shirazipour, C. H., Munroe-Chandler, K. J., Loughead, T. M., & Vander Laan, A. G. (2012, March). The relationship between imagery speed and type in novice golfers. Poster presentation at the University of Windsor Kinesiology Research Day, Windsor, Ontario.

* Shirazipour, C. H., & Munroe-Chandler, K. J. (2012, March). What are our impressions of women who weight train? Presented at the Eastern Canadian Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, London, Ontario.

Contact: shirazic@uwindsor.ca

Anthony Vander Laan

Hometown: Dorchester, Ontario

Academic Background:
* Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK), University of Windsor
* MHK in Sport and Exercise Psychology (in progress), University of Windsor

Research Interests:
* Leadership in sport
* Team Cohesion
* Social Identity/Facilitation

Academic Achievements:
* SSHRC Recipient (2011-2012)

About Me: Sport has always played an integral role in my life and has shaped the individual I have become. This has created a passion for my present research interests in the areas of social identity, social facilitation and leadership within sport. I look forward to furthering this line of research as it pertains to the influence of these factors upon such group dynamics outcomes as team cohesion and performance.

Conference Presentations:
* Vander Laan, A. G., Loughead, T. M., & Munroe-Chandler, K. J. (2011, March). Task type and differential performance gains in the Ryder Cup. Presented at the Eastern Canadian Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, Waterloo, Ontario.

* Vander Laan, A. G., Loughead, T. M., & Munroe-Chandler, K. J. (2011, October). Social identity and the influence on golfing performance. Presented at the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

* Vander Laan, A. G., Loughead, T. M., & Munroe-Chandler, K. J. (2011, November). Task type and its influence upon performance gains in professional golf. Presented at the Asian South Pacific Association of Sport Psychology, Taipei, Taiwan.

* Vander Laan, A. G., & Loughead, T. M. (2012, March). An examination of coaching leadership: Perceptual congruency and its impact on perceptions of cohesion and performance. Poster presentation at the University of Windsor Kinesiology Research Day, Windsor, Ontario.

* Vander Laan, A. G., & Loughead, T. M. (2012, March). Perceptual congruency of perceived coaching behaviours and its effect on perceptions of cohesion and individual performance. Presented at the Eastern Canadian Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, London, Ontario.

Contact: vandero@uwindsor.ca

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