Dr. Raylene Ross, Director of Sport Leadership and Mental Performance at University of South Carolina, joins A Chat in the Garden

Dr. Raylene Ross is in her fourth season as the Director of Sport Leadership and MentalPerformance at the University of South Carolina. Her unwavering dedication is evidentin her commitment to helping student-athletes and coaches optimize performance,manage mental stress, and navigate the unique pressures of competitive environments.Dr. Ross's collaborative and integrative approach to performance and well-being is a hallmark of her role. She works closely with various departments such as sports medicine, mental health, sports science, nutrition, and strength and conditioning. Her leadership is evident in individual and team consultations, presentations, and workshops, emphasizing resilience and sustainable mental performance strategies.Dr. Ross's work is grounded in a client-centered framework. She helps individuals understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She often integrates mindfulness-based techniques into her work. Her clinical interests, which include athletic identity development, impostor syndrome, career transitions, and performance anxiety, provide a comprehensive understanding of her expertise and services.Beyond the university, Dr. Ross is an adjunct instructor in the College of Education and operates a thriving private practice, Living Your Truth Coaching and Consulting, LLC. She supports athletes, couples, families, and professional organizations through her practice with various clinical and performance-related services.Dr. Ross earned her Doctorate in Developmental Foundations from the University of South Carolina and is licensed as an LPC in South Carolina, an LCPC in Maryland, and an LCMHC in North Carolina. She is also a Certified Health and Well-being Coach.Join us on A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith. Listen to our guest’s career path, her advice for others & current initiatives...A Chat in the Garden with Monique A.J. Smith, where Significance Blooms. Listen via Spreaker, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music/Audible, or www.chatinthegarden.com. This is Season 11. Seasons 1- 10 and season 11 (through December 2025) can be found on 200plus.expert.