Counselor and coach John Coumbe-Lilley and certified athletic trainer Karrie Hamstra-Wright, co-directors of the ASPIRE Lab, provide ongoing psychological support services and periodic educational events open to the public. Check back here monthly for updates!

Sports Psychology Sessions for Athletes with Runner’s Dystonia

Do you have runner’s dystonia? We know this condition can be challenging, confusing, and many other things. We are offering sports psychology support! Contact us to receive four 45-minute complimentary sports psychology coaching sessions via Zoom. Athletic trainer and researcher, Karrie Hamstra-Wright, will partner with you as you strengthen and personalize your mental skills toolset.

Red Cross Community Support

Counselor, coach, and researcher John Coumbe-Lilley volunteers through the Service to Armed Forces program run by the Red Cross with Blue Star Family members.

If you are or know of a member of a military family who could use support check out the programs, support, and opportunities for you and your family through Blue Star Families

1-on-1 Marathon Mindset Opportunities

Interested in short-term 1-on-1 sport psychology consulting with graduates in our Performance, Sport and Exercise Program? Fill out the form below to enroll.
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University of Illinois Chicago - Performance, Sport and Exercise Psychology Program Marathon Mindset Coach Program (M2P)

August to November 2026

Prepare your mind as intentionally as your body. This is where runners work with mental performance coaches to develop the mindset, focus, and confidence needed for race day.

What is M2P?

M2P is a complementary virtual mental performance program from April through November for runners preparing for their best race day. The program is supervised by Dr. Coumbe-Lilley, LPC, CMPC, USA Track & Field Certified Level 1 Coach and Marathon Specialist Coach, alongside Kendra Bullard, MS, CMPC. Performance, Sport, and Exercise Psychology graduate students assist with program delivery. Attend as many sessions of this free event as you can. No signup needed.

August

Join us Wednesday, August 12, 19, 26

7 pm CST / 8 pm EST– 7:30 pm CST / 8:30 pm EST

September

Join us Wednesday, September 9, 16, 23

7 pm CST / 8 pm EST– 7:30 pm CST / 8:30 pm EST

October

Join us Wednesday, October 7, 14, 21

7 pm CST / 8 pm EST– 7:30 pm CST / 8:30 pm EST

November

Join us Wednesday, November 4, 11, 18

7 pm CST / 8 pm EST– 7:30 pm CST / 8:30 pm EST