Extract Sport, exercise, and performance psychology researchers and practitioners will be inspired by the information and variety of topics presented in this unique and essential book, edited by Edson Filho and Itay Basevitch. I have known Edson and Itay since they were doctoral students at Florida State University (FSU), where I was the head coach of the women's volleyball team for 26 years and then a faculty member in the Sport Management Department for 15 years. During my academic tenure at FSU, I had the pleasure of having numerous doctoral students work with me on the design and delivery of a graduate-level coaching certificate. Two of those doctoral students were Edson and Itay. I used to meet with Edson and Itay each week and we would work on designing these courses. We often found ourselves getting sidetracked, and instead of talking about the actual classes, we would end up talking about many of the topics that are in this book. So, while the young doctoral students thought they were learning something in my office, I was constantly fascinated with what they taught me. Usually after our meetings or lunches we would have more questions than answers, but isn't that what higher education is supposed to be about? And maybe that is what inspired them and planted the seed for the idea of this book. It has been nearly a decade since they left FSU and I have enjoyed following their successful careers. I am so proud of them for editing this much-needed book, which will provide professionals in the field with the depth and breadth of knowledge to conduct top-notch research with real-world implications.