The University of Akron Athletics
Sport Psychologist Maniar to Work with Zips
August 19 | General
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AKRON, Ohio – Zips Athletics has retained the services of Sam Maniar, Ph.D., to provide mental health and performance enhancement consultation for student-athletes and coaches, Senior Associate Athletics Director Mary Lu Gribschaw announced on Friday.
Maniar will provide counseling and sport psychology services as an extension of the sports medicine department.
"We are committed to developing and caring for our student-athletes in a multitude of ways," Gribschaw said. "By bringing in the Center for Peak Performance and Dr. Maniar, we believe our student-athletes and coaches will be better equipped to handle the unique challenges and opportunities that Division I sports provide. We feel fortunate to be able to retain Sam, as he has extensive experience working with athletes from all sports and has the ability to relate to student-athletes from various backgrounds."
The president of the Center for Peak Performance, Maniar is a licensed psychologist in the state of Ohio who specializes in working with athletes. He has worked with thousands of professional, Olympic, college, and high school athletes, including student-athletes from Ohio State, Washington State, West Virginia, and Montana. For the last two years, he served as the fulltime sport psychologist for the Cleveland Browns.
"I want to thank the University of Akron, Mary Lu, and Director of Athletics Larry Williams for the opportunity to work with the Zips' family," Maniar said. "I'm impressed with the proactive and progressive approach that the University of Akron takes in caring for its student-athletes, and I look forward to working with everyone soon."
About the Center for Peak Performance
The Center for Peak Performance, LLC, in Hudson, Ohio, was founded by Sam Maniar, Ph.D., who has worked with executives, high-performing athletes, and organizations to help them cope with adversity, improve their performance, and achieve their goals. With a strategic perspective and the ability to creatively develop talent, Dr. Maniar uses performance psychology and his extensive experience as a foundation to help individuals and organizations pursue their potential. His varied background gives him a true understanding of what it takes to succeed, both in the business world and on the athletic field.
