She received a Ph.D. in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Utah in 2001, with an emphasis in applied sport psychology. Dr. Statler’s research interests include the “art” of applied sport psychology consulting, the psychology of high-level human performance, and the psychology of injury and rehabilitation, with numerous professional presentations in these areas. She currently serves as a performance psychology consultant to the United States Association for Track and Field (USATF), and a variety of collegiate athletic programs, as well as conducting individual performance enhancement sessions with professional athletes, police officers, and fire fighters in southern California.