Sport Psychology Research Lab Alumni

Rachael Manning, 2025

Publication
Rachael Manning

Manning, R., Bloom, G. A., Callary, B., & Duncan, L. R. (under review). Overcoming barriers to coaching success: Exploring the developmental networks of elite women coaches.

Current Position

Research assistant


Christopher Cinelli-Faia, 2025

Publication
Christopher Cinelli-Faia

Cinelli-Faia, C., Bloom, G. A., & Glaude, M. (under review). Exploring how successful University soccer coaches integrate first-year players into their team.

Current Position

Goalkeepeer and set piece coach with the CF Montreal Academy; U17 Canadian youth national team goalkeeper and set piece coach


Hugh Clarke, 2024

Publication
Hugh Clarke

Clarke, H., Bloom, G. A., & Glaude, M. (in press). Coaching on the professional tennis tour: Elite coaches’ perceptions of contextual challenges and effective coaching strategies. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology.

Current Position

Youth tennis coach


Madison Fraser, 2023

Publications
Madison Fraser

Fraser, M. M., Bloom, G. A., & Mallett, C. J. (in press). From distress to success: Serial winning coaches’ strategies to re-establish adaptive culture and successful performance. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. 

Alexander-Urquhart, D., Bloom, G. A., & Fraser, M. M. (2025). Understanding the career experiences and reflections of Special Olympics Canada’s National Team Program coaches. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 17(1), 32–46. 

Fraser, M. M., Bloom, G. A., & Mallett, C. J. (2024). University serial winning coaches’ experiences with low performance and maladaptive team culture. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 74, 102677.  Preview

Fraser, M. M., Alexander-Urquhart, D., & Bloom, G. A. (under review). High-performance ice hockey coaches’ perceptions and experiences with hockey culture in Canada.

Current Position

Mental Performance Consultant (In Training)


Chrissy Colizza, 2023

Publications
Chrissy Colizza

Colizza, C., Bloom, G. A., & Loughead, T. M. (2024). Dual career in sport and non-sport work: Exploring experiences of North American professional female ice hockey players. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 74, 102699.  Preview

Colizza, C., Bloom, G. A., Zeppetelli, C., & Duncan, L. R. (revise and resubmit). Investigating professional woman dual-career ice hockey players’ perceptions of sport retirement.

Current Position

Senior Strategy Consultant specializing in Sport Business Advisory at Monitor Deloitte


Danielle Alexander, MA 2017, PhD 2023

M.A. thesis title
Danielle Alexander

Female Paralympic athlete preferences of effective coaching practices.

Ph.D. dissertation title

Understanding attitudes, knowledge, and behaviours in the Parasport coaching context

Publications

Bloom, G. A., Alexander-Urquhart, D., & Falcão, W. R. (2025). Individual and focus group interviews. In. L. Nelson, R. Groom, & P. Potrac (Eds.), Research methods in sport coaching, 2nd edition (pp. 212-221). Taylor & Francis.

Alexander-Urquhart, D., Bentzen, M., Kenttä, G., & Bloom, G. A(2025). Exploring interpretations and implications of coaches’ use of humour in three national Paralympic teams. International Sport Coaching Journal, 12(3), 481-489.  Preview

Alexander, D., Bloom, G. A., Bentzen, M., & Kenttä, G. (2024). Exploring the experiences and perceptions of coaches, athletes, and integrated support teams towards the management of three national Paralympic teams. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 71, 102588.  Preview

Henderson, S., Alexander, D., Bloom, G. A., & Jowett, S. (2024). The coach-athlete relationship in high-performance sport: A behavioural perspective. In V. Girginov & M. Sarkar (Eds.), Routledge resources online: Sport studies. Routledge.  Preview

Alexander, D., & Bloom, G. A. (2023). Exploring coaches’ experiences and perceptions of a virtual parasport coach mentorship program. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 64, 102303.  Preview

Pomerleau-Fontaine, L., Bloom, G. A., & Alexander, D. (2023). Elite wheelchair basketball athletes’ perceptions of the coach-athlete relationship. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 40(1), 105-125.  Preview

Culver, D., Shaikh, M., Alexander, D., & Fournier, K. (2022). Gender equity in disability sport: A rapid scoping review. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 16, 383-405. 

Henderson, S., Bloom, G. A., & Alexander, D. (2022). Desired coaching behaviours of elite divers during competition. International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 20(6), 1777–1794.  Preview

Alexander, D., Caron, J. G., Comeau, J., & Sweet, S. N. (2022). An exploration of the roles and experiences of SCI peer mentors using creative non-fiction. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44, 6824–6832.  Preview

Alexander, D., Duncan, L. R., & Bloom, G. A. (2022). A critical discourse analysis of the dominant discourses being used to portray parasport coaches in the newspaper media. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 14(4), 511-529.  Preview

Thurston, R. J., Alexander, D. M., & Michaud, M. (2021). Practical considerations for coaching athletes with learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders. International Sport Coaching Journal, 9, 244-251.  Preview

Cai, A., Lefebvre, J. S., Alexander, D., & Bloom, G. A. (2022). Applying group norms in sport: Practical considerations for coaches. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 13(3), 195–207.  Preview

Rebner, J., Duncan, L. R., & Alexander, D. (2021). Talking your way to record times: The effects of instructional and motivational self-talk on 10 km time-trial running performance. Journal of Sport Behaviour, 44, 393-406 Preview

Lefebvre, J S., Alexander, D., Sweet, S. N., & Bloom, G. A. (2021). A mixed-methods case study examining the developmental networks of athletes in a wheelchair rugby team. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 56, 102000.  Preview

Bentzen, M., Alexander, D., Bloom, G. A., & Kenttä, G. (2021). What do we know about research on parasport coaches? A scoping review. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 38, 109-137.  Preview

Milius, I., Gilbert, W. D., Alexander, D., & Bloom, G. A. (2021). Coaches’ use of positive tactile communication in collegiate basketball. International Sport Coaching Journal, 8, 91-100.  Preview

Alexander, D., Bloom, G. A., Taylor, S. T. (2020). Female Paralympic athlete views of effective and ineffective coaching practices. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 32(1), 48-63.  Preview

Alexander, D., & Bloom, G. A. (2020). Coaching athletes with a disability. In D. Hackfort & R. J., Schinke (Eds.), The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology (Vol. 2, pp. 166-176). Routledge.

Alexander, D., Hutt, E., Lefebvre, J. S., & Bloom, G. A. (2019). Using imagery to enhance performance in powerlifting: A review of theory, research, and practice. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 41, 102-109.  Preview

Alexander, D., Hallward, L., Duncan, L. R., & Caron, J. G. (2019). Is there still hope for clean sport? Exploring how the Russian doping scandal has impacted North American sport culture and identity using an ethnographic content analysis. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 11, 618-635.  Preview

Duncan, L. R., Hallward, L., & Alexander, D. (2018). Portraits of the personal and situational risk factors that lead to doping initiation in adolescent athletes. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 39, 163-170.  Preview

Current Position

Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Ottawa


Cherokee Washington, 2023

Publication
Cherokee Washington

Washington, C., Bloom, G. A., Alexander-Urquhart, D., & Falcão, W. R. (2025). Black Canadian university football players’ perspectives on the coach-athlete relationship. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 37 (2), 185–206.  Preview

Current Position

Cultural Competency Consultant


Marc Glaude, 2022

Publication
Marc Glaude

Glaude, M., Bloom, G. A., & Martin, L. J. (2024). An in-depth exploration of a positional subgroup in professional sport. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 36(2), 320–341.  Preview

Current Position

Ph.D. Candidate, Sport Psychology, º£½ÇÉçÇø and Assistant Coach, º£½ÇÉçÇø Redbirds Football.


Mikeala (Mishi) Papich, 2021

Publication
Mikeala (Mishi) Papich

Papich, M., Bloom, G. A., & Dohme, L.-C. (2025). Developing close, trusting coach-athlete relationships with high-performance adolescent tennis players. International Sport Coaching Journal, 12(3), 446-457.  Preview

Current Position

Ph.D. Candidate, Sport Psychology, University of Ottawa.


Lara Pomerleau-Fontaine, 2021

Publication
Lara Pomerleau-Fontaine

Pomerleau-Fontaine, L., Bloom, G. A., & Alexander, D. (2023). Elite wheelchair basketball athletes’ perceptions of the coach-athlete relationship. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 40 (1), 105-125.  Preview

Current Position

Ph.D. Candidate, Sport Psychology, University of Sherbrooke.


Mathieu Michaud, 2021

Publication
Mathieu Michaud

Thurston, R. J., Alexander, D. M., & Michaud, M. (2021). Practical considerations for coaching athletes with learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders. International Sport Coaching Journal, 9, 244–251.  Preview

Michaud, M., Harvey, W. J., & Bloom, G. A. (2023). A scoping review of mixed methods research about physical activity for children with disabilities. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 40(1), 142–172. PDF icon Preview

Current Position

Ph.D. Candidate, Adapted Physical Activity, º£½ÇÉçÇø


Jordan Lefebvre, PhD 2021

Ph.D. dissertation title

From mentoring to developmental networks: An examination of developmental relationships in sport

Publications

Lefebvre, J. S., Henderson, S., Salomie, A., Heath, N. L., & Bloom, G. A. (2023). A mixed-methods examination of a mental health awareness program in elite ice hockey. International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 21(3), 557–578.  Preview

Armstrong, A., Bloom, G. A., Lefebvre, J. S., & Schaefer, L. (2022). Examining how Canadian Hockey League General Managers build and sustain cultures of excellence. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 11(3), 320–333.  Preview

Cai, A., Lefebvre, J. S., Alexander, D., & Bloom, G. A. (2022). Applying group norms in sport: Practical considerations for coaches. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 13(3), 195–207 Preview

Lefebvre, J. S., Alexander, D., Sweet, S. N., & Bloom, G. A. (2021). A mixed-methods case study examining the developmental networks of athletes in a wheelchair rugby team. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 56, 102000. Preview

Lefebvre, J. S., Bloom, G. A, & Duncan, L. R. (2021). A qualitative examination of the developmental networks of elite sport coaches. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 10(2), 310-326.  Preview

Lefebvre, J. S., Bloom, G. A., & Loughead, T. (2020). A citation network analysis of career mentoring across disciplines: A roadmap for mentoring research in sport. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 49, 101676. PDF icon Preview

Dohme, L., Lefebvre, J. S., & Bloom, G. A. (2020). Team building in youth sport. In M. W. Bruner, M. Eys, & L. J. Martin (Eds.), The power of groups in youth sport (pp. 165-182). Elsevier. PDF icon Preview

Grant, M., Bloom, G. A, & Lefebvre, J. S. (2020). Lessons learned: Coaches’ perceptions of a pilot e-mentoring programme. International Sport Coaching Journal, 7, 22-30.  Preview

Alexander, D., Hutt, E. A., Lefebvre, J. S., & Bloom, G. A. (2019). The potential benefits of imagery for powerlifting athletes. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 41, 102-109. PDF icon Preview

Bloom, G. A., Lefebvre, J. S., & Smith, P. (2018). Canadian case study conversation: Mentorship in elite women’s ice hockey. In F. C. Chambers (Ed.), Learning to mentor in sports coaching: A design thinking approach. Routledge. PDF icon Preview

Bloom, G. A., Lefebvre, J. S., (2018). Working with coaches and their teams in youth collegiate sport in the USA: An interview with Dr Andy Gillham: A commentary. International Journal of Sport Science & Coaching, 13(3), 333-335. PDF icon Preview

Current Position

Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Queensland


Aaron Armstrong, 2021

Publication
Aaron Armstrong

Armstrong, A., Bloom, G. A., Lefebvre, J. S., & Schaefer, L. (2022). Examining how Canadian Hockey League General Managers build and sustain cultures of excellence. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 11(3), 320-333.  Preview

Current Position

Labourer


Siobhan Henderson, 2020

Publication
Siobhan Henderson

Henderson, S., Bloom, G. A., & Alexander, D. (2022). Desired coaching behaviours of elite divers during competition. International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 20 (6), 1777-1794.  Preview

Current Position

Ph.D. Candidate, Sport Psychology, º£½ÇÉçÇø.


David Urquhart, 2019

Publications
David Urquhart

Urquhart, D., Bloom, G. A., & Loughead, T. M. (2020). The development, articulation, and implementation of a coaching vision of multiple championship-winning University ice hockey coaches. International Sport Coaching Journal, 7(3), 335-346. Preview

Current Position

Head Coach, º£½ÇÉçÇø men's ice hockey team.


Becca Steins, 2019

Publications
Becca Steins

Steins, R. M., Bloom, G. A., & Caron, J. G. (2022). Exploring female University athlete experiences of coping with protracted concussion symptoms. The Sport Psychologist, 36(1), 10-19.  Preview

Caron, J. G., Benson, A. J., Steins, R., McKenzie, L., & Bruner, M. W. (2021). The social dynamics involved in recovery and return to sport following sport-related concussion: An integrated study of athlete-teammate-coach triads. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 52, 101824.  Preview

Delaney, J. S., Orenstein, M., & Steins, R. (2019). Concussions in professional sports. In G. A. Bloom & J. G. Caron (Eds.), Psychological aspects of sport-related concussions (pp.184-198). London, UK: Routledge.  Preview

Current Position

Ph.D. Student, Clinical Psychology, St. Louis University


Pierre Lepage, 2018

Publication
Pierre Lepage

Lepage, P., Bloom, G. A., & Falcão W. R. (2020). Development and acquisition of knowledge of youth parasport coaches. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 37(1), 72-89. PDF icon Preview

Current Position

Ph.D. Student, Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship, HEC, Montreal.
Soccer coach, º£½ÇÉçÇø.


Lea-Cathrin Dohme, Post Doctoral Fellow, 2018

Publications
Lea-Cathrin Dohme

Dohme, L.-C., Bloom, G. A., & Knight, C. (2021). Understanding the behaviours employed by parents to support the psychological development of elite youth tennis players in England. International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 19(6), 957-974.  Preview

Dohme, L.-C., Bloom, G. A., Piggott, D., & Backhouse, S. (2020). Development, implementation, and evaluation of an athlete-informed mental skills training program for elite youth tennis players. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 32(5), 429-449. PDF icon Preview

Bloom, G. A., Dohme, L.-C., & Falcão, W. R. (2020). Coaching youth athletes. In R. Resende & A. R. Gomes (Eds.), Coaching for human development and performance in sports (pp. 143-167). Springer.

Dohme, L.-C., Lefebvre, J. S., & Bloom, G. A. (2020). Team building in youth sport. In M. W. Bruner, M. Eys, & L. Martin (Eds.), The power of groups in youth sport (pp. 165-182). New York, NY: Elsevier.

Current Position

Assistant Professor/Lecturer, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales, UK.


William Falcão, MA 2011, PhD 2018

M.A. thesis title
William Falcão

A positive youth development coach education program and the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

Ph.D. dissertation title

Development, delivery, and assessment of a humanistic coaching workshop and its impact on youth development.

Publications

Bloom, G. A., Dohme, L-C., & Falcão, W. R. (2020). Coaching youth athletes. In R. Resende & A. R. Gomes (Eds.), Coaching for human development and performance in sports, (pp. 143-167). Springer.

Falcão, W. R., Bloom, G. A., & Sabiston, C. M. (2020). The impact of humanistic coach training on youth athletes’ development through sport. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 15(5-6), 610-620. Preview

Lepage, P., Bloom, G. A., & Falcão W. R. (2020). Development and acquisition of knowledge of youth parasport coaches. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 37(1), 72-89. PDF icon Preview

Falcão, W. R., Bloom, G. A., Caron, J. G., & Gilbert, W. D. (2019). Youth athletes’ perceptions of humanistic coaching. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 50(6), 523-547. Preview

Douglas, S., Falcão, W. R., & Bloom, G. A. (2018). Career development and learning pathways of Paralympic coaches with a disability. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 35, 93-110. Preview

Falcão, W. R., Bloom, G. A., & Bennie, A. (2017). Coaches’ experiences learning and applying the content of a humanistic coaching workshop in youth sport settings. International Sport Coaching Journal, 4, 279-290. Preview

Falcão, W. R., Bloom, G. A., & Loughead, T. M. (2015). Coaches’ perceptions of team cohesion in Paralympic sports. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 32, 206-222. Preview

Sullivan, P., Whitaker-Campbell, T., Bloom, G.A., & Falcão, W. R. (2014). A confirmatory factor analysis of the Coach Behavior Scale for Sport. Journal of Sport Behavior, 37, 190-202. Preview

Bloom, G. A., Falcão, W. R., & Caron, J. G. (2014). Coaching high performance athletes: Implications for coach training. In A. R. Gomes, R. Resende, & A. Albuquerque (Eds.), Positive human functioning from a multidimensional perspective: Volume 3, Promoting high performance (pp. 107-132). New York, NY: Nova Science.

Fachina, R. J. F. G., Silva, A. C., Falcão, W. R., Montagner, P. C., Borin, J. P., Minozzo, F. C., Falcão, D. M., Vancini, R. L., Poston, B., & Lira, C. A. B. (2013). The influence of whole-body vibration on creatine kinase activity and jumping performance in basketball players. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 84, 503–511. Preview

Falcão, W. R., Bloom, G. A., & Gilbert, W. D. (2012). Coaches’ Perceptions of a coach training program designed to promote youth developmental outcomes. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 24, 429–444. Preview

Current Position

Psychology teacher at Cegep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu


Liam Heelis, 2017

Publication
Liam Heelis

Heelis, L., Caron, J. G., & Bloom, G. A. (2020). The experiences of high-performance coaches in the management of difficult athletes. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 51, 101751. Preview

Current Position

Assistant Coach, Halifax Mooseheads hockey team


Danielle Alexander, 2017

Publication
Danielle Alexander

Alexander, D., Bloom, G. A., Taylor, S. T. (2020). Female Paralympic athlete views of effective and ineffective coaching practices. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 32(1), 48-63.  Preview

Current Position

Ph.D. Student, Sport Psychology, º£½ÇÉçÇø.


Julia Allain, 2016

Publication
Julia Allain

Allain, J., Bloom, G. A., & Gilbert, W. D. (2018). Successful high performance ice hockey coaches’ intermission routines and situational factors that guide implementation. The Sport Psychologist, 32(3), 210-219. Preview

Current Position

Psychology Teacher and Soccer Coach at USA Prep School.


Daphnée André-Morin, 2016

Publication
Daphnée André-Morin

André-Morin, D., Caron, J. G., & Bloom, G. A. (2017). Exploring the unique challenges faced by female university athletes experiencing prolonged concussion symptoms. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 6(3), 289-303. Preview

Current Position

Bilingual Support Co-ordinator at Educational Technology Company.


Daniela Donoso-Morales, 2016

Publications
Daniela Donoso-Morales

Donoso-Morales, D., Bloom, G. A., & Caron, J. G. (2017). Creating and sustaining a culture of excellence: Insights from accomplished university team-sport coaches. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 88(4), 503-512.  Preview

Donoso-Morales, D., Bloom, G. A., & Caron, J. G. (2017). Canadian University coaches’ perceptions on the importance of effective planning and communication skills. CienciAmérica, 6(2), 1-6.  Preview

Current Position

Working at the University of Twente teaching academic writing for international students.


Jeff Caron, MA 2012, PhD 2016

M.A. thesis title
Jeff Caron

The effects of career ending concussions on retired National Hockey League players.

Ph.D. dissertation title

The development and implementation of a concussion education program for high school student-athletes.

Select Publications

Caron, J. G., Bloom, G. A., & Podlog, L. (2018). Are athletes psychologically ready for a return to sport following a concussion? British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52(1), 1-2. Preview

Delaney, J. S., Caron, J. G., Correa, J. A., & Bloom, G. A. (2018). Why Professional football players chose not to reveal their concussion symptoms during a practice or game. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 28(1), 1-12.  Preview

Caron, J. G., Rathwell, S., Delaney, J. S., Johnston, K. M., Ptito, A., & Bloom, G. A. (2018). Development, implementation and assessment of a concussion education programme for high school student-athletes. Journal of Sports Sciences, 36(1), 48-55.  Preview

Donoso-Morales, D., Bloom, G. A., & Caron, J. G. (2017). Creating and sustaining a culture of excellence: Insights from accomplished university team-sport coaches. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 88(4), 503-512.  Preview

André-Morin, D., Caron, J. G., & Bloom, G. A. (2017). Exploring the unique challenges faced by female university athletes experiencing prolonged concussion symptoms. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 6(3), 289-303.  Preview

Ferrari, G., Bloom, G. A., Gilbert, W. D., & Caron, J. G. (2017). Experiences of competitive masters swimmers: Desired coaching characteristics and perceived benefits. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 15(4), 409-422.  Preview

Morales, D. D., Bloom, G. A., & Caron, J. G. (2017). Canadian University coaches’ perceptions on the importance of effective planning and communication skills. °ä¾±±ð²Ô³¦¾±´¡³¾Ã©°ù¾±³¦²¹,&²Ô²ú²õ±è;6(2), 1-6.  Preview

Caron, J. G., Bloom, G. A., Balish, S. M., & Harvey, W. J. (2016). Insights from adolescent athletes concerning the acquisition and dissemination of concussion information. Journal of Sport Pedagogy and Research, 2(3), 4-13.  Preview

Caron, J. G., Bloom, G. A., Loughead, T. M., & Hoffmann, M. D. (2016). Paralympic athlete leaders’ perceptions of leadership and cohesion. Journal of Sport Behavior, 39(3), 219-238.  Preview

Sinotte, C. A., Bloom, G. A., & Caron, J. G. (2015). Roles, responsibilities, and relationships of full-time university assistant coaches. Sports Coaching Review, 4(2), 99-114.  Preview

Caron, J. G., Bloom, G. A., & Bennie, A. (2015). Canadian high school coaches’ experiences, insights, and perceived roles with sport-related concussions. International Sport Coaching Journal, 2, 285–297.  Preview

Caron, J. G., Bloom, G. A., Falcão, W. R., & Sweet, S. N. (2015). An examination of concussion education programmes: A scoping review methodology. Injury Prevention, 21, 301–308.  Preview

Caron, J. G., & Bloom, G. A. (2015). Ethical issues surrounding concussions and player safety in professional ice hockey. Neuroethics, 8, 5–13.  Preview

Bloom, G. A., Falcao, W. R., & Caron, J. G. (2014). Coaching high performance athletes: Implications for coach training. In A. R. Gomes, R. Resende, & A. Albuquerque (Eds.), Positive human functioning from a multidimensional perspective: Promoting high performance, (Vol. 3, pp. 107-132). New York: Nova Science.

Caron, J. G., Bloom, G. A., Johnston, K. M., & Sabiston, C. M. (2013). Effects of multiple concussions on retired National Hockey League players. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 35, 168–179.  Preview

Bucci, J., Bloom, G. A., Loughead, T. M., & Caron, J. G. (2012). Ice hockey coaches’ perceptions of athlete leadership. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 24, 243–259.  Preview

Current Position

Assistant Professor, Université de Montréal.


Jeemin Kim, 2015

Publication

Kim, J., Bloom, G. A., & Bennie, A. (2016). Intercollegiate coaches’ experiences and strategies for coaching first-year athletes. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 8(4), 394-408.  Preview

Current Position

Assistant Professor, Michigan State University


Charline Labonté, 2015

Current Position
Charline Labonté

Goalie coach/instructor and chef.


Katherine Fairhurst, 2015

Publications
Katherine Fairhurst

Fairhurst, K. E., Bloom, G. A., & Harvey, W. J. (2017). The learning and mentoring experiences of Paralympic coaches. Disability and Health Journal, 10(2), 240-246.  Preview

Koh, K. T., Bloom, G. A., Fairhurst, K. E., Paiement, D. M., & Kee, Y. H. (2014). An investigation of a formalized mentoring program for novice basketball coaches. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 45(1), 11-32.  Preview

Current Position

Performance Psychologist, Washington, DC


C. A. Sinotte, 2014

Publication
C. A. Sinotte

Sinotte, C. A., Bloom, G. A., & Caron, J. G. (2015). Roles, responsibilities, and relationships of full-time university assistant coaches. Sports Coaching Review, 4(2), 99-114.  Preview

Current Position

Sports Broadcaster and Reporter for TVA


Gillian Ferrari, 2014

Publication
Gillian Ferrari

Ferrari, G., Bloom, G. A., Gilbert, W. D., & Caron, J. G. (2017). Experiences of competitive masters swimmers: Desired coaching characteristics and perceived benefits. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 15(4), 409-422.  Preview

Current Position

Leadership management consultant


Scotty Rathwell, 2012

Publication
Scotty Rathwell

Rathwell, S., Bloom, G. A., & Loughead, T. M. (2014). Head coaches’ perceptions on the roles, selection, and development of the assistant coach. International Sport Coaching Journal, 1, 5-16.  Preview

Current Position

Assistant Professor, University of Lethbridge


Marc Cormier, 2011

Publication

Cormier, M. L., Bloom, G. A., & Harvey, W. J. (2015). Elite coach perceptions of cohesion on coacting teams. International Journal of Sport Science and Coaching, 10(6), 1039-1053.  Preview

Current Position

Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky


Holly Tawse, 2011

Publication

Tawse, H., Bloom, G. A., Sabiston, C. M., & Reid, G. (2012). The role of coaches of wheelchair rugby in the development of athletes with a spinal cord injury. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 4(2), 206-225.  Preview

Current Position

Australian Wheelchair Tennis Association


Joe Bucci, 2010

Publication
Joe Bucci

Bucci, J., Bloom, G. A., Loughead, T. M., & Caron, J. G. (2012). Ice hockey coaches’ perceptions of athlete leadership. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 24(3), 243-259. Preview

Current Position

Head Coach Laval-Montreal Rousseau Royal, Midget AAA


Jon Stein, 2009

Publication
Jon Stein

Stein, J., Bloom, G. A., & Sabiston, C. M. (2012). Influence of perceived and preferred coach feedback on youth athletes’ perceptions of team motivational climate. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 13(4), 484-490. Preview

Current Position

Elementary School Physical & Health Education Teacher


Hailey Banack, 2009

Publications
Hailey Banack

Banack, H. R., Bloom, G. A., & Falcao, W. R. (2012). Promoting long term athlete development in Cross Country Skiing through competency-based coach education: A qualitative study. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 7(2), 301-316. Preview

Banack, H. R., Sabiston, C. M., & Bloom, G. A. (2011). Coach autonomy support, basic need satisfaction, and intrinsic motivation of Paralympic athletes. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 82(4), 722-730.  Preview

Current Position

Postdoctoral fellow at the University at Buffalo


Kristina Hassell, 2008

Publication
Kristina Hassell

Hassell, K., Sabiston, C. M, & Bloom, G. A. (2010). Exploring the multiple dimensions of social support among elite female adolescent swimmers. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 41(4), 340-359. Preview 

Current Position

Fitness Consultant


Catherine Duchesne, 2008

Publication
Catherine Duchesne

Duchesne, C., Bloom, G. A., & Sabiston, C. M. (2011). Intercollegiate coaches’ experiences with elite international athletes in an American sport context. International Journal of Coaching Science, 5(2), 49-68. Preview

Current Position

Sport Psychology Consultant


Laurie Wilson, 2008

Publication
Laurie Wilson

Wilson, L. M., Bloom, G. A., & Harvey, W. J. (2010). Sources of knowledge acquisition: Perspectives of the high school teacher/coach. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 15(4), 383-399. Preview

Current Position

High School Physical and Health Education Teacher


Adam Carter, 2007

Publication
Adam Carter

Carter, A. D., & Bloom, G. A. (2009). Coaching knowledge and success: Going beyond athletic experiences. Journal of Sport Behavior, 32(4), 419-437. Preview

Current Position

Management Consultant


Julie Senécal, 2006

Publication
Julie Senécal

Senécal, J., Loughead, T. M., & Bloom, G. A. (2008). A season-long team building intervention program: Examining the effect of team goal setting on cohesion. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 30(2), 186-199. Preview

Current Position

Lecturer at Université Sherbrooke & Sport Psychology Consultant


Julie Newin, 2006

Publications
Julie Newin

Newin, J., Bloom, G. A., & Loughead, T. M. (2008). Youth ice hockey coaches perceptions of a team building intervention program. The Sport Psychologist, 22(1), 54-72.  Preview

Bloom, G. A., Loughead, T. M., & Newin, J. (2008). Team building for youth sport.Journal of Physical Education. Recreation & Dance, 79(9), 44-47.  Preview

Current Position

Elementary School Physical Education Teacher


Erin Shapcott, 2005

Publications
Erin Shapcott

Bloom, G. A., Loughead, T. M., Shapcott, E. J. B., Johnston, K. M., & Delaney, J. S. (2008). The prevalence and recovery of concussed male and female collegiate athletes. European Journal of Sport Science, 8(5), 295-303. Preview

Shapcott, E. J. B., Bloom, G. A., Johnston, K. M., Loughead, T. M., & Delaney, J. S. (2007). The effects of explanatory style on concussed athletes. NeuroRehabilitation, 22(3), 161-167. Preview

Current Position

Physiotherapist


Kerry Cregan, 2005

Publication
Kerry Cregan

Cregan, K., Bloom, G. A., & Reid, G. (2007). Career evolution and knowledge of elite coaches of swimmers with a physical disability. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78(4), 339-350. Preview

Current Position

Fundraising Coordinator


Kim Shapcott, 2004

Publication
Kim Shapcott

Shapcott, K. M., Bloom, G. A., & Loughead, T. M. (2007). Factors influencing aggressive and assertive intentions of women ice hockey players. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 38(2), 145-162. Preview

Current Position

Part-time Sport Psychology Instructor and Sport Psychology Consultant


Martin Dupuis, 2004

Publication
Martin Dupuis

Dupuis, M., Bloom, G. A., & Loughead, T. M. (2006). Team captains' perceptions of athlete leadership. Journal of Sport Behavior, 29(1), 60-78. Preview

Current Position

Working for Canadian government

Todd Loughead, Post Doctoral Fellow, 2003

Publications
Todd Loughead

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Current Position

Professor, University of Windsor


Tammy Wickwire, 2003

Publications
Tammy Wickwire

Wickwire, T. L., Bloom, G. A., & Loughead, T. M. (2004). The environment, structure, and interaction process of elite same-sex dyadic sport teams. The Sport Psychologist, 18(4), 381-396.  Preview

Bloom, G. A., Stevens, D. E., & Wickwire, T. L. (2003). Expert coaches' perceptions of team building. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 15(2), 129-143. Preview

Current Position

Psychology Instructor at Mount Royal College, Calgary


Tracey Heller, 2003

Publication

Heller, T. L., Bloom, G. A., Neil, G. I., & Salmela, J. H. (2005). Sources of stress in NCAA Division I women ice hockey players. Athletic Insight: The Online Journal of Sport Psychology, 7, Preview

Current Position

Performance Psychologist, Virginia Beach, Virginia


Amanda Horton, 2002

Publication

Bloom, G. A., Horton, A. S., McCrory, P., & Johnston, K. M. (2004). Sport psychology and concussion: New impacts to explore. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 38(5), 519-521. Preview

Current Position

Physical Education Instructor at Vanier College CEGEP, Montreal


Julie Vanier, 2002

Publications
Julie Vanier

Vanier, J. L., & Bloom, G. A., (2005). Personal experiences, rules, procedures, and aspects of aggression in competitive women's ice hockey. Avante, 11(2), 66-82.  Preview

Bloom, G. A., & Vanier, J. L., (2004). Coaches' perceptions of aggression in elite women's ice hockey. In D. J. Pearsall & A. B. Ashare (Eds.), Safety in Ice Hockey, Fourth Volume, ASTM STP 1446, pp. 12-25. West Conshohocken, PA: American Society for Testing and Materials International. Preview

Current Position

Research Project Manager, ELGAN Study, Boston Medical Center, Department of Pediatric Neurology


Chantal Vallée, 2002

Publications

Vallée, C. N., & Bloom, G.A., (2016). Four keys to building a championship culture. International Sport Coaching Journal, 3(2), 170-177. Preview

Vallée, C. N., & Bloom, G. A., (2005). Building a successful university sport program: Key and common elements of expert coaches. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 17(3), 179-196.  Preview

Current Position

Head Coach, University of Windsor women's basketball team