Empowering athletes and igniting resilience, in and out of the arena.
Meet Lennie
Having engaged in a diverse array of sports throughout my formative years, I cultivated a profound love for competition, teamwork, and the invaluable life lessons embedded in athletics. Initially enrolling at Rice University with the intent to play soccer, my trajectory took an unforeseen turn as I recognized my potential in track. Trading soccer cleats for track spikes, I dedicated my athletic aspirations to track and field, ultimately earning the distinction of a two-time All-American and leaving Rice with school records in the mile, 1500, and steeplechase.
To learn more about my time at Rice, click here.
Post-Rice, my athletic journey extended onto the international stage, representing Scotland in three consecutive Commonwealth Games and donning the Great Britain colors at various prestigious events, including the World Student Games, European Team Championships, 2016 European Championships, and the Olympic Games in 2016. The fulfillment of making the Olympic team was a lifelong dream realized, setting the stage for subsequent achievements, including my inaugural appearance at the World Championships in the Steeplechase held in London in 2017.
To read more about my athletic achievements, click here.
Complementing my athletic achievements, I garnered academic accolades, including recognition as a Rice scholar athlete, a C-USA All-Academic team member, an Academic All-American, and a top 10 honoree for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award in 2009. Furthering my academic pursuits, I received an NCAA post-graduate scholarship to support my journey towards a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Houston.
To read my recently published research, click here.
Currently serving as a Sport Psychology Consultant in Houston, Texas, my professional landscape involves dynamic interactions with athletes of diverse skill levels, ranging from high school and collegiate to professional, recreational, and master’s athletes. This role provides an expansive platform to share not only my personal running narrative but also a wealth of performance knowledge and an unwavering passion for the sport.
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WPS Professional Network
Michelle Gregovic, CMPC
Cortni Emanuel, LPC-A
Stephen Bozeman, CMPC
Sports psychology consultant Dr. Lennie Waite joins TODAY to offer mental health tips to manifest a healthy mindset
Emma sits down with Dr. Lennie Waite, the Certified Mental Performance Consultant and Olympian to answer the questions you asked about the mental side of running and how to level up your performance.
Simone Biles and other athletes reshape the narrative around mental toughness in sports. Waite's emphasis on mental skills underscores the essential role of mental fitness.
Former Olympic Athlete discusses Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka's public struggles with mental health and ways athletes could be supported while under extreme pressure.
Psychologist, former Olympian on mental pressures of professional athletes following Simone Biles’ withdraw from Olympics
Media Appearances
Psychologist, former Olympian on withdrawing from competition
Former Olympian talks about importance of mental health
Houston sports psychologist helps Olympic athletes prepare for the games
Lennie and Clay discuss her Olympic experience, post Olympic depression, healthy and unhealthy goal setting, resisting comparison, and finding balance
