Dr. Brian Foster is an Associate Teaching Professor in Anne’s College. He serves as Coordinator of the Sport Psychology master’s program and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). He is the recipient of the 2025 AASP Teaching Excellence Award and is a 2025-2026 Anne’s College Teaching Fellow.
Academic Employment
2021-Present, Assistant / Associate Teaching Professor, Florida State University
2017-2021, Assistant Professor, Lock Haven University
Education
Ph.D. (2017), Educational Psychology (Sport Psychology), Florida State University
M.S. (2013), Physical Education (Sport and Exercise Psychology), Ball State University
B.Kin. (2011), Mind Sciences in Kinesiology, University of Calgary
Notable Publications
Foster, B. J., & Lally, P. S. (2021). International student-athletes’ perceptions of the long-term impact of the NCAA experience. Journal for the Study of Sport and Athletes in Education. DOI: 10.1080/19357397.2021.1936880
Foster, B. J., & Chow, G. M. (2020). The effects of psychological skills and mindfulness on well-being of student-athletes: A path analysis. Performance Enhancement & Health, 8(2-3).
Foster, B. J., & Chow, G. M. (2019). Development of the Sport Mental Health Continuum – Short Form (Sport MHC-SF). Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 13, 593-608.
Grants
Foster, B. J., & Lally, P. S. (2019). Social media literacy for student-athletes. Submitted to NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice. $11,000.
Foster, B. J., & Mattern, J. E. (2018). Analysis of expenditures and participation in public school sports. Submitted to The Center for Rural Pennsylvania. $11,548.