Experience

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  Amoney sportz

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2016

  Basketball camp counselor

  Served as a leader and role model to junior coaches.Instructed campers ages 5 to 15 while facilitating a safe and fun environment.

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  Randolph high school

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2017

  Men's basketball student-athlete, captain

  Assessed each team member’s performance with coaches to effectively develop strategies for practices and games.Served as the liaison between players, coaches, athletic director, and student body to communicate challenges and needs, to promote Randolph basketball.Named to North Jersey All-Star Team, First Team All-County, and First Team All-Conference for an elite level of play.

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2017

  Youth basketball trainer

  Planned and executed individual and small group practice sessions for boys ages 10 to 14.Received positive feedback from players and parents.

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  Nj thunder

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

  Assistant basketball coach

  Ran practices and evaluated each player’s strengths and weaknesses.Determined line-up and substitute strategy in real time during games.

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  Rutgers university

  May 2019 - May 2022

  Contributing to the dramatic five-year rise of the Rutgers Men’s Basketball program, culminating in the team’s first AP Top 25 national ranking since 1979, the team’s first NCAA Tournament berth since 1991, and the team’s first NCAA Tournament victory since 1983.Balance 25+ hours per week of home and away games, team practices, strength and conditioning, film sessions, team meetings, and other related administrative tasks in addition to a full-time academic course load.Constantly volunteer for team community service events that encourage cohesiveness between team members and foster community support for the Rutgers athletic program.Represented Rutgers University in basketball games and community events in Spain for two weeks. Show less

  • RFund Ambassador

    Jun 2020 - May 2022

  • Men's Basketball Student-Athlete

    Jun 2017 - May 2022

  • Rutgers Athletics Marketing Intern

    May 2019 - Aug 2019
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  Performance in mind

  Aug 2022 - May 2024

  Pre-doctoral intern

  Received training in The Attentional and Interpersonal Style (TAIS) assessment, which uses data-driven coaching to help individuals, teams, and organizations optimize performance under pressure.Contributed to a successful 2022-23 season for the Rutgers Men’s Golf team by providing presentations, clinics, and one-on-one mental performance sessions.Assisted a collegiate golfer with PGA tour aspirations in winning the first two tournaments of his career.

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  Rutgers university

  Mar 2023 - now

  Conducting research on the feasibility and acceptability of a Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC) sport psychology program for high school student-athletes, focusing on mental health and performance outcomes.Develop scholarly works on the creation of sport psychology internship programs for undergraduate students, emphasizing applied learning opportunities.Collaborate with researchers to produce evidence-based publications that advance the field of sport psychology. Organized the now yearly Rutgers Behavioral Health & Sport Psychology undergraduate summer internship program, serving as the main point of contact for interns and developing the full internship schedule.Foster an inclusive environment through team-building activities that encourage open dialogue and collaboration.Create and deliver educational sport psychology presentations and activities to help undergraduate interns expand their knowledge and skills in the field. Trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).Used ACT training and techniques to help treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

  • Research Assistant - GSAPP Performance Psychology Center

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Sport Psychology Internship Coordinator and Consultant

    May 2023 - now

  • Student Clinician at the Center for Psychological Services

    Mar 2023 - May 2024
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  Arizona diamondbacks

  Sept 2023 - Nov 2023

  Next generation - mental performance program participant

  Participated in the 2023 NextGen Mental Performance Program led by Zach Brandon, Sydney Masters, and Charles Jauss of the Arizona Diamondbacks Organization.Gained valuable knowledge in the sport psychology/mental performance field by connecting with other professionals and students in the industry.Learned about the NextGen team's personal philosophy, key components of mental performance in professional baseball, and the different aspects of multiculturalism, coach collaboration, medical team collaboration. Show less

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  New york football giants

  Jun 2024 - now

  Pre-doctoral wellness and clinical services intern

  Author the weekly “The Mental Playbook” newsletters, providing psychoeducational insights to players and coaches to enhance mental performance and resilience.Deliver weekly meditations, both in-person and online, promoting mindfulness and stress management among players and staff.Contributed to the organization of an injury support group to help athletes navigate the psychological challenges of recovery and rehabilitation.Conduct practice and game observations to gather insights for sport psychology program development and individual athlete support.Contribute to the development of a sport psychology program tailored to the unique needs of a professional football environment. Show less

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  Seton hall university

  Jun 2024 - now

  Pre-doctoral sport psychology clinician

  Provide individual sport psychology consultations to athletes across diverse sports, utilizing CBT and ACT techniques to enhance performance and mental well-being.Lead team workshops focused on improving group dynamics and fostering cohesion through team-building exercises.Conduct cognitive assessments to support athletes’ academic and athletic performance.