All SU locations will open at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30. Classes scheduled to begin before that time will be held virtually. Child Care Center opens at 9 a.m. Faculty/staff are permitted to bring their children to work if necessary. Supervisors/faculty should provide flexibility for those who may have difficulty getting to work/class.

Robert Hilliard

Associate Professor of Exercise Science

Educational History:

B.A., Kalamazoo College; M.S., Ball State University; M.A., West Virginia University; PhD., West Virginia University

Fields of Expertise:

  • Stigma and attitudes toward mental health help-seeking, particularly in student-athletes
  • Psychological aspects of injury
  • Positive youth development through sport

Personal Highlights:

I enjoy hiking, reading, writing scary books for kids, and spending time with my wife, son, and dog.

Professional Highlights:

Worked as a mental skills coach for the New York Mets farm system (2017) National Certified Counselor (2019-2021) On the Sport Psychology registry for the USOPC during the Tokyo 2020 cycle Certified Mental Performance Consultant

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