Biographical Sketch

Dr. Ed Etzel completed an American Psychological Association-approved doctoral psychology internship at Duke University’s Counseling and Psychological Service in 1988. He served as a part-time psychologist for the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics from 1990-2017 and as a part-time staff member of the WVU Carruth Center for Psychological and Psychiatric Services. He currently serves as chair of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology's Ethics Committee. 

Certifications

• Licensed Psychologist, State of West Virginia, 1991-2019
• Certified Mental Performance Coach, Association for Applied Sport Psychology, 2013-Present

Committees and Memberships

• Member, Association of Applied Sport Psychology, 1993-Present
• Division 47 Member, American Psychological Association, 1991-Present

Educational Background

Ed.D., Counseling Psychology, West Virginia University
M.S., Kinesiology, West Virginia University
B.S., Biology/Secondary Education, Tennessee Technological University

Professional Highlights

• Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Association for Applied Sport Psychology
• Fellow, Association of Applied Sport Psychology
• Listed on US Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry
• Olympic Gold Medalist, Shooting 1984
• WVU Athletics Sport Hall of Fame
• Licensed Psychologist

Research Interests

• Ethics and professional issues in sport and athletics
• Mental health issues in sport and athletics
• Mindfulness and Spirituality in sport