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