Ashley Samson

Ashley Samson is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion at the College of Education, University of Kentucky. She previously served as a full-time professor at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where she also worked half-time as a sport psychology consultant for the Athletics department, supporting athletes, teams, and coaches in optimizing psychological performance.

Her research centers on athlete self-perceptions, including self-efficacy, self-confidence, and self-talk, with a growing interest in mindfulness practices to support athlete well-being and performance enhancement. She has taught extensively in the fields of sport psychology and sport sociology, contributing to both academic and applied domains of athletic development.

While no publications or awards are listed in the provided text, her professional experience bridges academia and athletic performance consulting, demonstrating a strong commitment to integrating psychological principles into real-world sports settings.

Dr. Samson has advised and collaborated with individual athletes, teams, and coaching staff, particularly during her tenure at CSUN. Though no formal grants are mentioned, her dual role suggests involvement in applied research or service initiatives within collegiate athletics.

She is actively engaged in her field through teaching, research, and personal involvement in equestrian sports, competing in 3-Day Eventing with her horse, As You Wish.