Applied sport psychology in professional sports: The team psychologist

Professional sports has become a significant worldwide business in which highly paid athletes are considered substantial assets to be carefully selected, developed, and protected. Psychologists have become increasingly involved with professional sport organizations, providing a wide range of psychological services, such as performance enhancement consultation, clinical or counseling interventions, and psychological testing. As increasing numbers of psychologists enter the sport domain, the specific roles and responsibilities of practice, unique ethical considerations, and psychological services and professional demands most often placed upon the team psychologist in professional sports must be clarified and articulated.