PHILADELPHIA – Dr. Stephany Coakley, a certified mental performance consultant and licensed professional counselor with a doctorate in exercise and sport science with a concentration in sports psychology, has been named Senior Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health, Wellness and Performance. With the appointment, Dr. Coakley becomes the first full-time mental health specialist with the Temple University Department of Athletics.
"Mental health has been an area of concern for not just Temple University Athletics, but nationally," said Temple's Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft. "Hiring a full-time professional has been a goal since I arrived at the University, and with the addition to our staff of Dr.