Run Farther and Faster
Lager
Dr. Lager was one of the speakers at the 10-year "Runiversary" of Run Farther and Faster, a running organization in northern Virginia. The event, which was held in February 2020, provided education, resources, and support to distance runners. Dr. Lager spoke on mental strategies for runners to implement to get the most out of their race.

Current Projects
SERVICES
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Group mentorship for CMPC Certification
Tim Herzog, Ed.D., CMPC
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AASP allows up to 20 group mentorship hours to count toward certification. This program will provide a cost-efficient and highly productive pathway to fulfilling up to half of your mentorship requirements. For the 2025-2026 cycle, our cohort will begin on April 17, meeting virtually ten times over the course of a year. Sessions will be held on 3rd Thursdays each month from 11 AM to 1 PM EST.
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PROGRAM DETAILS
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Duration: 10 sessions (2 hours each), totaling 20 hours of mentorship
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Fee: $999 for all sessions
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Participants: Limited to 9 licensed or license-eligible practitioners (some exceptions will be made)
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Continuing Education Credits: 20 APA CE credits* will be available for a $50 additional fee, if 90% of each meeting is attended. See learning objectives here.
This program provides a structured, interactive, and supportive environment for professionals looking to refine their consulting approach, expand their knowledge, and enhance their career in sport and performance psychology. Join us to advance your skills, gain mentorship, and build connections that will support your long-term success!
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*This program is co-sponsored with the Clinical/Counseling Sport Psychology Association (CCSPA). Clinical/Counseling Sport Psychology Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CCSPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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Mental Performance Training for Sailing/Sports
Tim Herzog, Ed.D., CMPC
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Dr. Tim Herzog is currently launching an online self-paced training. The training consists of about 20 hours of lectures, prerecorded discussions, and worksheets/drills for training 12 mental skills essential for optimal performance in competitive sailing, in other sports/performance domains, and in life. Click here for more information.
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Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Keith Kaufman, Ph.D., CMPC & Tim Pineau, Ph.D.
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The Mindful Sport Performance Podcast is now available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other major directories. In this podcast, Drs. Keith Kaufman and Tim Pineau of the MSPE Institute discuss various topics related to mental training, mindfulness, peak performance, and optimal experience. They offer practical tips and exercises from their own work, and interview other top-level experts to highlight effective approaches to performance enhancement.
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Psyching Team - Marine Corps Marathon
Jennifer Lager, Psy.D., VJ Iannone, Ph.D., & Keith Kaufman, Ph.D., CMPC
Led by Dr. Jennifer Lager, three members of the MAC-SAPP served on a team of sport psychologists and mental performance consultants to offer race support to runners in the 44th Marine Corps Marathon held in Washington DC. This was the first year that a psyching team was established at the Marine Corps Marathon, and the efforts were well received. Plans are underway to continue the Psyching Team in 2020. Learn more...
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QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention
VJ Iannone, Ph.D.
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Dr. Iannone is certified by the QPR Institute in Seattle, WA to conduct gatekeeper trainings to help prevent suicide. This 90-minute program teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to open up a conversation with someone who they are concerned about. Importantly, gatekeeper training also teaches participants what to do when someone confirms that they are thinking about hurting themselves. This important training provides athletes, parents, coaches, and other athletic personnel with important information and skills that could ultimately save a life. For more information about bringing QPR Training to your program or organization, please contact Dr. VJ Iannone at viannone@twopointllc.com.
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RESEARCH
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Athlete Transition Study
Zimet, Iannone, McDuff, & Herzog
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The Athlete Transition Study (FTS) investigates the experiences and outcomes of retired collegiate and professional football players and other elite athletes. The goal of this survey is to more definitively understand the quality of an athlete’s retirement, what circumstances and factors contribute to various retirement outcomes, and which interventions and people are utilized as support systems. The ATS takes a whole-person approach, addressing cognitive, emotional, physical, social, occupational, financial, behavioral, and overall well-being outcomes. Developed through the volunteer efforts of applied Sport Psychologists, it is our intention to educate fans, media, and sport institutions about the retirement experience and lives of football players to better inform resources and treatment programs. We hope this research offers a venue for athletes to share their wisdom, and for consumers of sport an opportunity to understand what actually happens during and after the career of an elite football player. For more information about the ATS, please contact Dr. Daniel Zimet at mdhandball@hotmail.com.
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Coaching Effectiveness: Perceptions of Female Collegiate Athletes
Iannone & Vigon
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This research study is investigating female collegiate athletes' perceptions of coaching effectiveness and gender differences in coaching across dimensions such as communication, motivation, leadership, and team cohesion. Data will be used to better understand the needs of female athletes and support coaches in meeting those needs.
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COVID-19 Impact on Collegiate Athletes
Iannone & McDuff
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in several negative outcomes for collegiate athletes. This series of research studies seeks to better understand the impact of the pandemic on collegiate athletes mental health and well-being as well as the factors that impact their upcoming seasons. Data will be used to develop programming and resources to support athletes as they return to play.
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