Why I Joined the Association for Social Work in Sport

Inside Edge exists for one reason: to give athletes a space where therapy feels like it belongs in their world. You carry pressure, identity struggles, and transitions that most people outside of sport don’t understand. My job is to make sure therapy meets you where you are.

That’s why I joined the Association for Social Work in Sport (ASWIS).

ASWIS is a national community of clinicians who work with athletes. By joining, I stay connected to the latest research, training, and conversations in athlete mental health. It’s not about adding another line to my resume. It’s about sharpening the tools I use with you every day.

When you sit in my office, you deserve a therapist who understands the mental grind of sport. You deserve someone who knows the language, the culture, and the hidden pressures. Membership with ASWIS helps me do that better.

Athletes face more than performance anxiety. You deal with injuries that shift your identity, transitions that leave you questioning your future, and comparison that eats away at your confidence. These aren’t side issues—they shape your life on and off the ice, court, or field. Being part of ASWIS keeps me grounded in that reality and connected to others doing the same work.

This membership is a commitment. It’s a reminder that your therapy matters, and that I take your world seriously. Inside Edge isn’t just about therapy in general—it’s therapy built for athletes, by someone who refuses to stop learning.