The Effects of Psychology in Elite Athletes By nrubino Sep 15, 1920 FIrst Sports Pshychology Lab Opened by Carl Diem Sep 15, 1923 First Sports Psychology Course. U of Illinois Sep 15, 1925 Two New Sports Psychology Lab Open Sep 15, 2008 Graham Jones Publishes, "How the Best of the Best Get Better and Better." , in the Harvard Business Review Sep 15, 2009 Publication of The Journal Article, "NCAA DIV-I Athlete's Receptivity to Mental Skills Training" Sep 15, 2009 Publication of "Sport Psychology Consulting Effectiveness: The Athlete's Perspective." Sep 15, 2014 Publication of "Sports Psychology Consulting at Elite Sport Competitions" Sep 15, 2014 Publication of "Psychological Resilience in Sport Performers: A Review of Stressors and Protective Factors." Sep 15, 2014 Mrs. Matosic, and Mrs. Cox Publish "Athletes’ Motivation Regulations and Need Satisfaction Across Combinations of Perceived Coaching Behaviors."