
Position:
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Location:
Gregory 210
Phone:
(540) 665-4812
Email:
rhilliar@su.edu
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
Professional Highlights:
Worked as a mental skills coach for the New York Mets farm system (2017)
National Certified Counselor (2019-)
American Kinesiology Association Graduate Student Writing Award Honorable Mention (2019)
Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Personal Highlights:
I enjoy hiking, reading, and spending time with my wife and puppy.