C.A.T.S. Clinical and Sport Psychology

ABOUT

Clinical and Sport Psychology services assist in addressing student-athletes' mental and emotional well-being, which includes mental health and mental performance concerns. These services are intended to support student-athletes in their ability to excel athletically, academically, and in their personal lives. Clinical and Sport Psychology services also provide team workshops and consultations to sports programs.

"Everything is within your power, and your power is within you."
Janice Trachtman

C.A.T.S. SPORTS MEDICINE & STRENGTH STAFF

Physicians

ATCs & Admin

Psychologists

Dieticians

Orthopedics & Specialists

Strength Coaches

Dr. Mark Sakr

DO, CAQ-SM, FAAFP

Head Team Physician

520-621-4674

Bio

Dr. Anna Waterbrook

M.D., FACEP, CAQ-SM

Assistant Team Physician

520-621-4674

Bio

Dr. Bruce Helming

M.D., CAQ-SM

Assistant Team Physician

520-621-4674

Bio

Stephen Paul

M.D., M.A., FAMSSM, CAQ-SM

Assistant Team Physician

520-621-4674

Bio

Emily Johnson

MS, L/ATC

ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR, ATHLETIC TRAINING (BEACH VOLLEYBALL)

520-621-0820

Bio

Leanna Olivar

ATC, MED, L/ATC

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ATHLETIC TRAINER, (SWIM & DIVE)

520-621-0820

Bio

Justin Kokoskie

MA, ATC, L/ATC

ASST ATHLETICS DIRECTOR (MBK/MGOLF/WGOLF)

520-621-0820

Bio

Paul Smith

MK, ATC, CSC

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, HEAD FOOTBALL ATHLETIC TRAINER

520-621-0336

Bio

Samantha Yeoman

MS, ATC, L/AT

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER (GYMNASTICS)

520-621-0820

Bio

Jessie Johnson

MS, ATC, L/AT

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER (TRIATHLON)

520-621-0820

Bio

Tracy Oshiro

MS, ATC, L/AT

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER (SOFTBALL)

520-621-0820

Bio

Bart Jameson

MAT, ATC, L/AT

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER (W BASKETBALL)

520-621-0821

Bio

Madeline Torretta

MAT, LAT, ATC

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER (SOCCER)

520-621-0820

Bio

Bryan Franciosi

DPT, ATC

ATHLETIC TRAINER/PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Coordinator, Football Rehab

520-621-0336

Bio

Jenny Allen

ATC, PT, CSCS

ATHLETIC TRAINER/PHYSICAL THERAPIST, CAMPUS HEALTH

(520) 621-9013

Bio

Lukas Passalacqua

MSAT, ATC, L/AT

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY)

520-621-0820

Bio

Alana Martinez

MS, ATC, PES

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (VOLLEYBALL)

520-621-0820

Bio

Taylor Webb

MSAT, ATC, L/AT

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY)

520-621-0820

Bio

Josh Peterson

M.Ed, ATC, L/AT

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (FOOTBALL)

520-621-0336

Bio

Isabella Lamantia

MS, ATC, LAT

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (FOOTBALL)

520-621-0336

Bio

Morgan Peryer

MS, ATC, LAT

ATHLETIC TRAINER (TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY)

520-621-0820

Bio

James Ready

ATC

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CLINICAL DIVISION, BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE, ADMINISTRATION

520-621-0820

Bio

Todd Daniels

MS, ATC, LMT, CSCS, CCVT, ITAT

SENIOR ATHLETIC ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (SWIM & DIVE)

520-621-0820

Bio

Ben Crawford

MS, ATC, LMT, CSCS, CCVT, ITAT

ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (M TENNIS)

520-621-0820

Bio

Ben Kmetz

MSAT, ATC, L/AT

ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (BASEBALL)

520-621-0820

Bio

Samantha Gordan

MEd, ATC, L/AT

ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (SWIM & DIVE)

520-621-0820

Bio

Angela Napolitano

MS, ATC, L/AT

ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (W TENNIS)

520-621-0820

Bio

Elizabeth Garcia

MS, ATC, CPT

ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE: ASSISTANT HEAD FOOTBALL ATHLETIC TRAINER (FOOTBALL)

520-621-0336

Bio

Kara Meyer

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR C.A.T.S. MEDICAL SERVICES

520-621-0820

Bio

Anna Verdin

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE FOR C.A.T.S MEDICAL SERVICES

520-621-0820

Bio

Jessica Flayer

PhD, LPC

Assistant Director, Clinical and Sport Psychology

(520) 621-4674

Bio

Mykal Manswell

C.A.T.S Clinical and Sport Psychology Athletics Counselor

520-621-4674

Bio

Nic Zarate

Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition

757-377-0984

Bio

Dr. Abbie Hamilton

MD

Team Orthopedist- Banner Hospital

Bio

Dr. Bill Pricket

MD

Team Orthopedist- Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

Bio

Dr. Geoffrey Landis

DO

Team Orthopedist- Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

Bio

Dr. Troy Taduran

DO

Team Orthopedist- Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

Bio

Dr. Greg DeSilva

MD

Team Orthopedist- Banner Hospital

Bio

Dr. Richard Baim

OD

Team Specialist

Bio

Dr. Deron Davenport

DDS

Team Specialist

Bio

Dr. Mark Goldberg

MD FACC

Team Specialist

Bio

Paul Felix

Massage Therapist

Bio

Amanda Freed

Massage Therapist

Bio

Bob Novak

Team Specialist

Bio

Jim Krumpos

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, SPORTS PERFORMANCE

520-621-4672

Bio

Chris Allen

ASSISTANT COACH, PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

Bio

Jaime Fernandez

ASSISTANT COACH, PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

520-626-5050

Bio

Ben Hollander

ASSISTANT COACH, PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

520-621-9012

Bio

Trevor Gunning

ASSISTANT COACH, PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

Bio

Dayannara Munoz

ASSISTANT COACH, PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

520-621-6915

Bio

Nick McIntee

ASSISTANT COACH, PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

520-626-8772

Bio

Chris Rounds

ASSISTANT HEAD DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

520-621-2430

Bio

Cullen Carroll

DIRECTOR, FOOTBALL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Bio

Blair Vaughan

ASSOCIATE HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

Bio

Matt Gebert

ASSISTANT FOOTBALL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

Bio

James Perez

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Bio

Bryant Harper

ASSISTANT STRENGTH COACH

Bio

OUR WORK

Individual counseling: depression, anxiety, adjustment, eating disorders, coping with injury, transition, stress management, relationship.

Group counseling: Interested in getting connected to a group? We are currently open for all group topics. Please submit your inquiries or suggestions to any of the Clinical and Sport Psychology team members.

Individual performance enhancement: self-talk, imagery, goal setting, emotional regulation, focus and more

Team performance enhancement: leadership, team dynamic, communication, goal setting, and more!

Team workshops:

Staff/Coach Education and Outreach:

RESOURCES

Counseling & Psych Services (CAPS)
520-621-3334
https://health.arizona.edu/counseling-psych-services

Suicide Prevention
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

NCAA Sport Science Institute Mental Health Awareness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=dHhjyHRvW10

NCAA Mental Health Educational Resources
http://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/mental-health-educational-resources

Banner - University Medicine Crisis Response Center (CRC)
520-301-2400

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY NEWS

Breaking barriers around mental health:
'It's OK to not be OK' Video on YouTube
To Anybody going through it: Kevin Love
I am who I am meant to be: Hayden Hurst

LEARN MORE

Videos:
https://www.facebook.com/ArizonaFootball/videos/399910298696247/
https://twitter.com/CATSAcademics/status/1730414921530429730
https://twitter.com/ArizonaFBall/status/1712256998266323188

Podcasts:
Finding Mastery: Keys to a better nights sleep
https://calsouth.com/dr-mike-clark-is-our-guest-on-this-weeks-the-bear-the-ball-podcast/

Quick Reads:
https://wildcat.arizona.edu/154469/science/the-2024-ncaa-realignments-impact-on-student-athletes-mental-health/
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/ncaa-mental-health-crisis-college-golf?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=golfdigest
https://www.azdesertswarm.com/softball/2022/5/1/23049667/arizona-softball-mental-health-suicide-lauren-bernett-jmu-james-madison-skaggs-meono-lowe