Stephany Coakley

Dr. Stephany Coakley is the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health, Wellness and Performance at Temple University.13 She is a two-time Temple graduate who returned to her alma mater in December 2017 to establish and lead the TUWell program, which focuses on mental health and wellness for student-athletes.23

Dr. Coakley's background includes:

• A doctorate in exercise and sport science with a concentration in sports psychology2
• Certified mental performance consultant and licensed professional counselor2
• Experience working with college student-athletes, Olympians, and professionals at Maximum Mental Training Associates in Washington, D.C. since 20033
• Work at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as a master resilience trainer-performance expert3
• Adjunct professor at Winston-Salem State, Salem College, and Bowie State University3

At Temple, Dr. Coakley has:

• Created the TUWell program, emphasizing prevention, timely intervention, and psychological safety for student-athletes1
• Implemented innovative initiatives such as pre-participation mental health screenings and partnerships with digital wellness platforms like Headspace2
• Significantly increased the use of mental health services among Temple's student-athletes1

Dr. Coakley is also an author, having written "Tye the Dreamer," a children's book about a girl with big dreams.2