Dr. Scott Leydig is unique in that he offers both sport psychology and clinical psychology services.
He is able to address specific challenges faced by athletes/performers as well as other mental, emotional and behavioral conditions.
05/13/2025
I am so honored to announce that I partnered with former NFL player and Youth INC for their "Ask the Expert" series. Youth INC focuses on fostering youth athletes' athletic, physical, and emotional development. Check out my video on Coping With Injury which teaches parents how to help their children deal with the mental, emotional, and social difficulties after sustaining an injury. https://youtu.be/DTxlN04Ue4I
Performance & Sport Psychologist Dr. Scott Leydig breaks down common challenges athletes face following an injury, and how parents can help those athletes co...
02/13/2025
What is the most meaningful mental health lesson Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has learned over the years?
“Reach out to someone and don’t be afraid to talk to somebody.” Brown shared this message and his mental health struggles at a recent press conference.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown opens up about his previous mental health struggles
02/07/2025
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis has been to the Super Bowl twice before. The 23-year-old has played in (and won) two Super Bowls in his first two NFL seasons. To mentally prepare for the big game, he shared “It goes back to your routine. When you're regimented, and you have a routine, that helps with everything.” Finding comfort in a routine is a great tactic to keep your mental health strong prior to a big moment.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis shares details about his workouts and recovery routines ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
12/25/2024
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I hope you enjoy this festive time of year. 🎄
10/11/2024
Florida took a big hit with Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton and my thoughts are with everyone affected. Stay strong and rely on each other to get through this hard time.
The Kings forward, who helped pave a path for athletes to talk about mental health, has co-authored a book about his life and career.
09/20/2024
"Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going." – Noam Shpancer
09/06/2024
Penn State punter, Riley Thompson, shared that he talked to mental coaches and looped fellow specialists into the mix in an effort to improve this season.
“I’ve gained a lot of confidence in myself,” Thompson said. “My mental approach was kind of the main thing that I’ve worked on.” These efforts landed him as team captain and provided him the oppprtunity to be there for fellow teammates who could get flustered in the hostile environment.
Since making his mark on college football in 2019, Aussie punter Riley Thompson has learned a lot.
09/02/2024
Happy Labor Day! As summer comes to an end I hope you make the most of today with family and friends.
08/30/2024
Carlos Alcaraz shared his mental journey while in the US OPEN Thursday night, acknowledging that he was battling his own mind during the game.
"It was a fight against myself, in my mind, during the match," Alcaraz said. “Today I was playing against the opponent, and I was playing against myself, in my mind. A lot of emotions that I couldn't control."
Read the whole story here ➡️
Carlos Alcaraz never found his footing in his second-round match against 74th-ranked Botic Van De Zandschulp and fell 6-1, 7-5, 6-4.
08/14/2024
August is . This is your reminder to practice self-care this month! It is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. Whether it's choosing a balanced diet, drinking more water, getting adequate sleep, or managing stress with self-relief techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, or finding hobbies that help you unwind, choose something. A small change can positively impact your health in big ways.
08/09/2024
I had such a blast seeing the The University of North Carolina campus for the first time! I felt honored to do three mental health presentations for the UNC staff in Chapel Hill. Looking forward to next year!
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Dr. Leydig has worked with athletes, dancers, and performers in all levels of competition. While earning his master’s and doctoral degrees at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), he served at NSU’s Sports Medicine Clinic working with elite athletes in the South Florida community as well as collegiate student-athletes. Dr. Leydig also conducted baseline neurocognitive testing and post-injury return-to-play protocol using the ImPACT concussion test for the Broward County Athletic Association.
During his graduate training at NSU, Dr. Leydig earned the position of head coach of the lacrosse team at Archbishop McCarthy High School. After four seasons coaching lacrosse, he was privileged to coach football and basketball in the Special Olympics of Florida.
Dr. Leydig completed his residency at the University of South Carolina’s Counseling and Human Development Center. Prior to his graduate training, he earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and graduated Cum Laude.
Currently, Dr. Leydig owns a private practice in South Florida and is honored to practice in his hometown. He welcomes the opportunity to train athletes, coaches, dancers, and performers to develop an elite mindset and achieve optimal performance. As a featured guest speaker on The Dance Docs Podcast, Dr. Leydig is able to assist even more athletes strengthen their mental health.
Dr. Leydig is a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and the American Psychological Association.
