Adam Feit appointed Partnership Director for IUSCA–AASP Collaboration
- Sep 15
- 2 min read
The International Universities Strength & Conditioning Association (IUSCA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Feit, PhD, CSCS, SCCC, CMPC, as Partnership Director for IUSCA’s collaboration with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). This new role will drive joint initiatives that integrate sport psychology with strength and conditioning practice, supporting coaches, students, and practitioners with coordinated education, research, and professional development.
With nearly 20 years of coaching and teaching experience, Dr. Feit is Program Director of Exercise Science at Springfield College, where he teaches courses in strength and conditioning, sport psychology, sports nutrition, and facility management. He is also the co‑owner of TF Performance and serves as a mental performance coach for athletes ranging from youth to professional levels, including the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds and the Valley Blue Sox. His work uniquely integrates physical preparation and applied sport psychology to help athletes, students, and coaches unlock their full potential.
Official statement from Adam Feit: “I’m honored to serve as Partnership Director for the new collaboration between AASP and IUSCA. My aim is to build stronger connections between sport psychology and strength and conditioning professionals, creating opportunities to learn from one another and raise the standard of care and performance training for athletes worldwide. Through shared education, research, and professional development, I hope to foster a truly interdisciplinary community that advances both mental and physical performance for today’s athletes and coaches.”
Key focus areas for the IUSCA–AASP partnership
Joint CPD and events: Co‑branded webinars, workshops, and conference sessions aligning best practice in performance psychology and S&C.
Integrated resources: Practical toolkits and case studies that combine psychological skills training with evidence‑based physical preparation.
Student and practitioner pathways: Clear development routes that connect IUSCA’s Practitioner Pathway and degree accreditation with AASP member education and mentoring.
Collaborative research: Opportunities for applied projects that demonstrate interdisciplinary impact on athlete wellbeing and performance.
Andrew Langford, Director of IUSCA, said: “Adam brings a rare blend of credibility in both performance training and applied sport psychology. His leadership will help our communities work as one, so that coaches and psychologists can deliver truly holistic support for athletes and teams. We are excited to build meaningful, practical outputs with AASP that coaches can use on the floor and in the field.”
To learn more about the partnership, or enquire about collaborative opportunities, please email info@iusca.org
About IUSCA
The International Universities Strength & Conditioning Association (IUSCA) is a global not‑for‑profit that advances excellence in S&C education and professional practice. IUSCA provides Degree Accreditation, a structured Practitioner Pathway (Levels 1–8), independent regulation through the International Qualification Framework (IQF) and IQF‑IRC, and a diamond open‑access journal, the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning (IJSC). IUSCA works with universities, teams, and organizations worldwide to raise standards in coach education and athlete care.
About AASP
The Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) is the leading international professional organization for sport and performance psychology. AASP promotes the development of mental performance and wellbeing in sport and other performance domains through research, education, credentialing, and the dissemination of best practice.
