Growing up as an athlete and dancer, she experienced the demanding pressure of training and competing, along with the impact it can have on performance. In her path to find a solution, she entered into a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology and began her mission to assist athletes and high-performers in achieving strong emotional health and peak performance.
Since then, she has had the opportunity to work with athletes and teams at Bucknell University, Duquesne University, Johns Hopkins University, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Old Dominion University, Towson University, University of Massachusetts, University of Pittsburgh, and more. Additionally, Dr. Megan has traveled across the country delivering keynote speeches at universities, high schools, and conferences and has appeared on ESPN’s SportsCenter multiple times as an expert on sport psychology.
LEARN MOREThe world of athletics has become increasingly more competitive. Athletes are relentlessly training to get an edge over their competition. With that being said, there comes a point where physical skill can only take an athlete so far. On the day of competition, it’s the athlete who can perform at their peak, consistently, when it matters who is successful. Success in these moments comes down to the athlete’s mental game. It’s the athlete’s ability to manage pre-game anxiety, regulate emotions, rebound from mistakes, adapt and adjust to factors that influence the game beyond their control, and more that give them the edge. These are some of the skills that are learned and developed through meeting with a sport psychologist and why having one on your team is essential for peak performance.
LEARN MORE“It is with great pleasure that I can call Dr. Megan Cannon a friend and resource for our high school and senior level swimmers at Emmaus High School and Emmaus Aquatic Club. She remembers what it is like to be in the arena, which is her greatest asset when working
...“Dr. Megan provides an amazing experience for our student-athletes. The ability to be flexible with the programming and offer what the student-athletes need to enhance performance and their well being is a great advantage over teams that do not take this opportunity
...“Three years ago, Dr. Megan began working solely with our Highlander athletic teams, and we immediately recognized the positive impact that she could have with our athletes and coaching staff. We have since grown our relationship and now many of our Highlander teams are
...“We have been fortunate to work with Dr. Megan at the LEAD Sports Summit leading a keynote talk as well as breakout groups. Dr. Megan was a beloved addition to our Summit as she was informative, interactive and well prepared. One of the greatest strengths she showed a
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