Psychology in sports and the military: Building understanding and collaboration across disciplines

The goal of this special issue was to identify how the underlying theoretical issues studied in sports psychology might inform research conducted by military psychologists. In the interest of providing the basis for further discussion between these two fields, this commentary highlights several areas discussed in the preceding articles which may inform military research in the behavioral sciences. Further, suggestions are offered for both fields that may lead to additional collaborative opportunities. The recommendations and comments offered cover the domains of expertise development, simulation and training, and team effectiveness among others.