Congrats Grads: Cuccaro’s additions

by Matt Cuccaro, Ed.M.

Two other quick suggestions to the class of 2010…

Continue the quest for new and fresh information – Although graduate school is filled with reading and writing assignments from beginning to end, don’t make graduation day the last stop.  There are always new books, journals, articles, and blogs to keep curiosity burning and ideas churning.  Continuous improvement is key in any field…especially one that encourages its consumers to do so!

Establish a specific area of expertise – Sport Psychology offers many different paths to follow.  Although many of them are exciting and potentially lucrative, establishing a niche can prove to be an effective way to gain entry at the beginning.  Become familiar with the leading research and applied work being done in that specific area and develop a philosophy of your own on the subject.  Once familiar with the ins and outs of your niche, you will likely be ready to spread yourself in other areas that intertwine as your fabric of knowledge grows over time.

Congratulations to the class of 2010 and enjoy the challenge of growing this field alongside us!