Tsz Lun Alan Chu

Dr. Tsz Lun (Alan) Chu is an Associate Professor of Applied Sport Psychology in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Sport Pedagogy) from the University of North Texas, an M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology (Career and Sport Psychology) from the University of Missouri, and a B.Soc.Sc in Psychology from the City University of Hong Kong. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and an internationally certified table tennis coach.

His research investigates individual and social factors influencing athletic performance through quantitative and qualitative methods. Key focuses include mindfulness/self-compassion interventions for athletes, motivational impacts of coaches/parents/peers, psychological skill profiling across demographics, intersectionality in sports, and evidence-based coaching strategies to enhance engagement and well-being.

Professional service includes:

• Editorial board member for Journal of Sport Psychology in Action
• Committee roles in the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, American Psychological Association (Division 47), and International Society of Sport Psychology
• Coaching Committee member for the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association

He maintains active practice as a mental performance consultant for athletes and coaches across multiple sports.