White House Sport Psychology

03/17/2026

“What if the reason an athlete struggles isn’t just in the present… but in the past?”

Guest author Lori Langton (Flo with Lo), DPT, PT, CLT, CYT explores how generational trauma can subtly shape performance, confidence, and response to pressure.

Generational trauma is passed through a lineage, carrying survival patterns, stress responses, and beliefs from ancestors who experienced trauma into subsequent generations.

02/18/2026

As we watch the Olympic Games, one thing becomes clear: championship moments are not “just another competition.”

When the spotlight is brightest, physical preparation is expected — psychological readiness is what separates outcomes. In our latest blog, we reflect on the Olympic performance of Ilia Malinin to highlight why mental skills training must be prioritized, not postponed.

If you want athletes who can regulate adrenaline, manage intrusive thoughts, and execute under pressure, the mental game cannot be optional.

Read the full blog and elevate how your program trains the mind.
https://whitehousesportpsychology.com/resources/lessons-from-malinins-olympic-freeskate/
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At the Olympics, the world’s best athletes either rise or fall to their level of preparation. The MIND controls whether that athlete rises or falls

02/13/2026

02/13/2026

Physical therapists and sports medicine physicians know this:

Injury isn’t just physical. It’s psychological.

When Lindsey Vonn competed knowing the risks — and later responded with acceptance rather than regret — she demonstrated something powerful: injury can be part of pursuing something meaningful, not simply a failure of what was hoped for.

We wrote a brief piece on the psychology of risk, identity, and recovery in sport:

When the Dream Ends Differently: Lindsey Vonn, Risk, and the Psychology of Trying

https://whitehousesportpsychology.com/when-the-dream-ends-differently-lindsey-vonn-risk-and-the-psychology-of-trying/

If you support injured athletes, we’d value collaborating to address both physical and psychological recovery.

The Olympic Games are often framed as stories with clean endings. Victory. Redemption. Closure. We are conditioned to expect a final chapter that ties everything together neatly.But elite sport rarely works that way.

01/13/2026

As sports betting becomes more visible in athletics, so do the psychological risks.
Our newest blog explores what this trend means for athletes — and why awareness, education, and mental skills matter.

Read more:
https://whitehousesportpsychology.com/the-rising-risk-sports-betting-sport-psychology-perspective/

01/12/2026

Grief doesn’t wait for the off-season — and athletes don’t have to face it alone.
Whether you’re navigating the loss of a teammate, coach, friend, or loved one, grief can show up in performance, motivation, and focus in ways you might not expect.

In our latest blog, we break down why grief in sport feels so isolating and share practical, supportive strategies to help athletes, coaches, and teams move forward with strength and connection.

From normalizing real conversations to carving out space for reflection, we’re here to help you honor your journey — not rush it. 💛

Read more and let the work of healing begin: https://whitehousesportpsychology.com/grief-support-for-athletes-coaches-teams/

12/04/2025

We’re excited to welcome Angela Richardson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, to the WHSP team. She brings a passion for evidence-based, personalized nutrition that helps athletes fuel for peak performance, recovery, and long-term wellness.

12/04/2025

So what exactly is Sport Psychology?

10/26/2025

Many athletic programs recognize physical training and rehab—but what about the mind?

Sport psychology fills two vital roles: 🧠 mental-health support + 🏅 mental-performance training. When integrated properly, it strengthens your program’s support system, athletes’ resilience, and performance culture.

Looking for help? Read how organizations can build a structured, intentional sport-psychology program that aligns with medical, strength, and performance teams in our latest blog.

BLOG: https://whitehousesportpsychology.com/what-professional-organizations-need-to-know-about-sport-psychology/

10/16/2025

Enjoyed being a part of the team that presented this morning AASP

“Integrating Psychological Frameworks to Enhance Injury Recovery in Athletes”

10/08/2025

We just dropped a new blog post from our own Hannah Asafo-Adjei “When the Finish Line Isn’t the Finish: Reflections on Izzy Starck’s Decision.”

In it, Hannah digs into Izzy’s courageous choice to sit out the rest of her season and put her mental health first — not as a pause, but as progress. It’s a powerful reminder that performance and wellness go hand in hand. 📘🏐

Some of what Hannah explores:
- How success doesn’t immunize us from inner struggle
- Why chasing accolades can leave us chasing meaning
- How mindfulness becomes a survival skill for athletes
- Why mental health is performance

If you care about supporting athletes — or if you are one — we hope this piece speaks to you.

👉 Read it here:
https://whitehousesportpsychology.com/athlete-mental-health-izzy-starck-mindfulness/

09/02/2025

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