Kinesiology | Diversity in Sport Conference – 2025  

Diversity in Sport Conference – 2025  

The 2024 Diversity in Sport Conference for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) will take place April 11 & 12, 2025 at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Greensboro, NC

Conference at a Glance

2025 SCHEDULE (PDF)

This conference provides attendees with 6 diversity CEU’s

Location

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro 

1400 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27412  

Keynote Speakers

Hannah Bennett

Hannah Bennett

Dr. Hannah Bennett (she/her) is an associate professor and program director of the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BSK) at Augusta University. She teaches sport and exercise psychology and the interplay of gender, sexuality, and health. With a commitment to inclusive education, she developed Working with Diverse Populations, a course aimed at helping students better understand the communities they will serve.

Born and raised in a Filipino-Irish family in Maine, Dr. Bennett earned degrees from the University of Connecticut (B.A. in Psychology), Georgia Southern University (M.S. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport and Exercise Psychology), and Middle Tennessee State University (Ph.D. in Human Performance). Her research focuses on social justice and inclusion in sports, including projects on self-care for activists and creating welcoming environments for marginalized athletes.

Dr. Bennett serves as the chair of the Diversity Committee for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, along with being a member of the Conference Planning Committee and the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee, as well as being part of various SIGs. She also serves on the Social Justice and Cultural Diversity Committee for the National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education and is a member of the American Psychological Association’s Division 47.

In addition to her professional work, she volunteers for a local dog rescue, enjoys spinning and CrossFit, and spends time with her partner and their rescue dogs. Most recently, she has been navigating parenthood with their family’s newest addition, daughter Ella.
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Kim Crabbe

Kim Crabbe

Kim Crabbe, the first African American woman called up to the U.S Women’s National Team, ironically  was given the nickname “Crabby”, considering her infectious charm. In early 1986, Ms. Crabbe pioneered her way into the national team camp, playing outside back for the eventual World Cup-winning coach Anson Dorrance. 

In 1985, Ms. Crabbe and the George Mason Patriots knocked off Coach Dorrance’s Tar Heels to win the National Championship. It would be the moment Coach Dorrance took notice of the trail-blazing player. Ms. Crabbe would go on to play professionally in the W-League, the first Women’s Olympic Festivals, in National Cups, and various amateur teams. 

In 1994, Ms. Crabbe joined U.S. women’s national team players Mia Hamm, Carla Werden-Overbeck, Wendy Gebauer, Tisha Venturini, and top players from across North Carolina to assemble the Greensboro Dynamo FC women’s team. The team packed stadiums in matches under the United States Interregional Soccer League (USISL). 

Ms. Crabbe currently resides in Wilmington, NC where she serves both her community and youth as Director of The Wilmington Hammerheads Outreach Program. Along with her New Non-Profit OUTREACH of Cape Fear, “Coach Kim” passionately shares with 800+ young, deserving athletes, targeting the underserved and at risk. 
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Conference Details

  • Friday, April 11, 2025
    • Conference: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    • Social: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
      Oden Brewing, 802 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403
  • Saturday, April 12, 2025
    • Conference: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Refund requests will only be accepted until Friday, April 4th, 11:59pm*

  • Early Bird Pricing (Through March 7th, 2025)
    • Student: $30
    • Professional: $50
  • Regular Pricing (March 8th – April 11th, 2025):
    • Student: $45
    • Professional: $65
REGISTER HERE

  • Friday, April 11, 2025
    • Parking decks are available throughout campus for a small fee
    • We recommend using the Oakland Deck and lot or the Walker Deck
  • Saturday, April 12, 2025
    • Parking decks will be available for a small fee, and lots will be available free of charge
    • We recommend using the lot behind the Graham building, between Highland Ave. and Tate St. or the Oakland deck and lot
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  • AASP Mission Statement: AASP is the premier association working to ensure every performer has the resources to strengthen their inner edge through the advancement and application of excellence in mental performance and mental health. To do that, we cultivate an inclusive field of Certified Mental Performance Consultants® (CMPCs), licensed mental health professionals, educators, and researchers. Because when we research, train, and serve performers’ complete mental needs, we elevate their ability to perform and thrive. 
  • Conference Mission Statement: The Diversity in Sport Conference is a yearly student-driven event targeting any and all students and early career professionals interested in careers in Sport and Exercise Psychology (SEP). We aim to create a positive learning experience through meaningful conversations in the realm of diversity in sport.

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT HERE

The deadline for abstracts will be March 1, 2025 with responses to applications sent out mid to late February.  

  • General Guidelines for Abstracts
    • The application process will need the authors’ full name, email address, affiliation/school, position (professional or student), any additional authors, presentation type, and your abstract.
    • Abstracts will be limited to 300 words.
    • Abstracts should be formatted using APA 7th edition, place your title at the top in bold.
    • Abstracts will be selected based on the relevance to the topic of the conference, the quality of the study, and the impact on the field.  
  • Presentation Types
    • Workshop (60 Minutes) 
      An interactive, skill building discussion on a topic related to the conference. Abstracts should clearly outline the goals and learning objectives for the workshop. Workshops are 60 minutes and must include time for Q&A. 
    • Paper or Lecture (15 Minutes) 
      An oral presentation reporting research, a novel project, or conceptual idea related to the conference’s focus. Paper presentations should be formatted for 12 minutes of discussion and 3 minutes for Q&A. 
    • Symposium (60-75 Minutes) 
      Two or more presenters discussing a related topic with an assigned discussant. Presentations are structured as individual paper presentations with time for Q&A. Abstracts must include a minimum of one abstract for the overall topic and additional abstracts for each designated discussant. 

  • Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
    • 1000 A Ted Johnson Parkway
      Greensboro, NC 27409
    • 24-Hour Info: 336.665.5666
  • Hotel Shuttles
    • Airport Marriott: +1 336.852.6450
    • Embassy Suites: +1 336.668.4535
    • Hampton Inn GSO Airport: +1 336.605.5500
    • Hilton Garden Inn GSO Airport: +1 336.881.1111
    • Springhill Suites GSO Airport: +1 336.884.4900
    • Wyndham Garden Greensboro: +1 336.299.7650
  • Rental Cars
    • Budget: +1 336.665.5882
    • Hertz: +1 336.370.6105
    • National: +1 844.841.7840
    • American Rent-A-Car: +1 336.645.5568

  • The Sage Mule ($10-20 per person) 
    • 608 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401 
    • 336.501.0193 
    • Menu: thesagemule.com 
  • Hops Burger Bar ($10-20 per person) 
    • 2419 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27403 – (336.235.2178)
    • 2138 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27408 – (336.663.0537)
    • Menu: hopsburgerbar.com  
  • Mac’s Speed Shop ($10-20 per person) 
    • 1218 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408 
    • 336.544.8370 
    • Menu: macspeedshop.com  
  • Old Town Draught House ($10-20 per person) 
  • Yum Yum Better Ice Cream ($1-10 per person) 
REGISTER
SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
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Contact

Email: aaspdisc2025@gmail.com