Erdner, Sara: - Sara Erdner, PhD, CMPC received her PhD in Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she also completed her Master of Science in Communication Studies, with an emphasis in interpersonal communication. Dr. Erdner's research has been featured in Communication & Sport, the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, and Quest. As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC #712) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Dr. Erdner has worked with a variety of coaches and athletes; her most prominent work was with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pedal for Alzheimer's. While she is still a practicing Mental Strength Coach, Dr. Erdner is currently the Coordinator and Assistant Professor for the online Masters of Coaching degree at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, where she also resides.