RESPONSIBILITIES:
Dr. Craig Manning is the Associate Athletic Director for all Sport Psychology Services within the BYU athletic department and is responsible for overseeing these services provided to student-athletes. He ensures the development and implementation of mental training programs that enhance athletic performance on the field or court. Dr. Manning developed the team of sport psychology professionals that work within the department and provides individual and team trainings to players, coaches and teams. He collaborates with coaches, trainers, and support staff to integrate sport psychology into the overall athletic development, ensuring that we serve the students athletes effectively.
EXPERIENCE:
Dr. Craig Manning is a rare mental performance specialist. His training incorporates multiple backgrounds that have provided a wealth of knowledge and understanding to the various components that lead to high performance. Dr. Manning has played tennis at both the collegiate and pro levels; he has coached a BYUs Division 1 tennis program - building it into a national top twenty program, and has studied at one of the elite doctoral programs in the country. These qualifications are unique to the field, giving Dr. Manning experience in the highest level of performance from the perspective of a player, coach, and Doctor of Philosophy.
EDUCATION:
Dr. Craig Manning earned his bachelors degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University (1995), a master's degree in Psychology (2000) and a Doctorate in Sports Psychology (2006) from the University of Utah. Dr. Manning's thesis examined the attributions of athletes across all sports. Two publications resulted from this study.
HOMETOWN:
Canberra, Australia
PERSONAL:
Dr. Manning played on the pro tour as an amateur before playing for BYU's men's tennis team. He was the BYU women's head tennis coach for 10 years prior to his sports psychology appointment. Dr. Manning enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, watching movies and continual pursuit of truth. He is married to the former McKenzie Baird, and they have four children that are the light of his life.