SWOSU Students to Hear From Chicago Bulls Sport Psychologist and Alumna

October 20, 2026 - 11:56

WEATHERFORD - Southwestern Oklahoma State University students will have an opportunity to hear from a Chicago Bulls sport psychologist and SWOSU alumna later this month.

The university announced that the alumna will speak with students during a campus visit, offering insight from her work in professional basketball and her path from southwestern Oklahoma to the NBA. Her role with the Bulls involves helping athletes manage the mental and emotional demands of high-level competition, including performance anxiety, focus, and the pressure that comes with playing at the sport's highest level.

University officials said the event is designed to give students a firsthand look at how a degree from SWOSU can lead to careers in professional sports, whether on the court or behind the scenes. Students studying psychology, sports management, and related fields are expected to benefit most, though the talk is open to the broader campus community.

The visit also highlights the growing emphasis on mental health in athletics, an area that has drawn increased attention across professional sports in recent years. Teams now routinely employ sport psychologists to support player well-being and performance.

Details on the time and location of the talk will be shared with students through campus channels. Organizers encouraged those interested to attend and take advantage of the chance to ask questions about working in professional sports.