Alisha Hilliard

Position:

Lecturer

Pronouns:

She/Her/Hers

Location:

Gregory 216

Phone:

(540) 535-6525

Email: alisha.hilliard@smxjjl.com

Educational History:

Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., Ball State University; M.A., Ball State University; B.A., Anderson University (Indiana)

Fields of Expertise:

• Coach Education
• Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Athlete Well-Being
• Coach-Athlete Relationship / Conflict

Professional Highlights:

• Experience with facilitating coach education clinics as well as athlete leadership development sessions
• Current and past experience as a swim coach
• USA Swimming Certified Coach

Research:

• Impact of coach-athlete conflict on athlete well-being
• Mental skills in young athletes
• Coach-created motivational climate
• Coach feedback

Personal Highlights:

My husband and I enjoy spending time with our adorable and silly dog Evie, whether that’s going on walks at different places in Winchester, at Shenandoah National Park, or at one of the state parks! Some of my other activities/hobbies include: watching movies (at home and the movie theater) and TV shows, listening to music daily (various genres, but Paramore is a favorite of mine), reading books / graphic novels, and going to athletic events or music/theater performances to support our SU students! My main sports growing up were swimming and track and field. I’ve coached for local swim clubs in my hometown in Indiana as well as here in Winchester, and I’ve been coaching the Handley High School swim team the last few years.