The Department of Athletic Mental Performance (AMP) strives to provide specialized mental health and/or sport performance support to student-athletes at The University of Memphis. Our specialized approach includes a model of care that is designed with consideration of the unique demands and stressors faced by student-athletes. We offer a variety of services including, but not limited to, consultations for both mental health and sport performance, individual counseling/psychotherapy sessions, individual sport performance sessions and more.
To provide accessible support for our student-athletes, we offer both in-person and virtual (video telehealth) sessions to accommodate the demanding schedules of student-athletes. Additionally, we have two location options available for in-person appointments. Our primary office is located on The U of M main campus, and our satellite office is located on The U of M Park Avenue Campus.
All services provided by AMP are free to student-athletes at The University of Memphis. There is no limit as to how much student-athletes can utilize services. Appointment frequency and the plan of support will be decided by the clinician and the student-athlete.
All services provided by AMP are available only to student-athletes at The University of Memphis. Students seeking support who are not athletes should contact The University of Memphis Counseling Center at 901-678-2068 or visit their on-campus office located in Wilder Tower.
MEET THE STAFF
Blake Tims, PhD (ABD), LMFT, MMFC, MTS, GradCert Assistant Athletic Director, Mental Health and Sports Performance
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
betims@memphis.edu
Education
The University of South Alabama, BA in Human Services; Psychology, Health Science, SociologyÂ
The University of Mobile, MA in Marriage and Family CounselingÂ
Vanderbilt University, Master of Theological Studies
The University of Memphis, Graduate Certificate (GradCert) in Autism StudiesÂ
The University of Louisiana Monroe, PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and Systemic Studies (ABD)Â
Professional Interests
Sport mental performance, anxiety, depression, crisis intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), intersection of faith, spirituality, religion, and mental healthÂ
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Approach to Self-Care
Playing basketball, watching sports, taking spontaneous road trips/travelingApproach to Self-Care
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Sedaria Williams, MS, MSA Director of Mental Health and Sports Performance
slwrght3@memphis.edu
Education
Belhaven University, MS in Sports Administration
University of Memphis, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
In Progress: University of Memphis, Ph.D. in Counseling & Supervision
Professional interests
Sports mental performance, crisis intervention, BIPOC, gender, and black women mental health
Approach to Self-Care
Listening to music, singing songs, writing music, being with family and close friends, traveling, dancing (like no one is watching)
Kayla ThorpeAthletic Mental Performance Specialist
k.thorpe@memphis.edu
Education
Fontbonne University, BA in PsychologyÂ
Missouri Baptist University, MA in CounselingÂ
In Progress: University of Western States, EdD in Sport Performance & Psychology
Professional Interests
Sport mental performance and injury
Approach to Self-Care
Playing soccer and traveling
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