At this point in my life, I am struggling with what specific career path I want to choose. My heart is divided between becoming a sports psychologist or a developmental psychologist. I find them both equally interesting. I'm a big sports enthusiast and as a sports psychologist I would be able to work with athletes to reach their full potential. On the other hand, I think it's so cool to study how we change as the years pass, how we take on the different stages in life. Whichever path I choose to take I know I will have to learn and adapt to what is required of me.
All I know is I am taking short but efficient steps towards reaching my goals. I am very close to obtaining my psychology degree and looking to get involved in anything that will help me in the future.
Even though my current job doesn't have much to do with psychology, I believe it's an important stepping stone to get to where I want to be. Working for the Ymca has given me the opportunity to try several hats on. I work the front desk where I have to be very attentive to members and always be willing to help with a smile on. I've worked as a wellness coach always keeping a winning attitude and helping out members with our machines and how to perform exercises. I've worked summer camp which gave me the opportunity to work and interact with children from various ages. And I've been a soccer coach, my favorite.
This job is indirectly giving me experience and tools that I can apply to a psychology related job. Networking has also been very useful in the company. I've gotten to know directors and heads of departments which I know will be useful. Recently, a new opportunity has been presented. The company is looking to hire behavior support specialists to help children with autism or behavioral issues. This is strongly related to psychology so it can be another step toward reaching my goals.
I find it very interesting that you would like to pursue a career in sports psychology. I think you should definitely pursue your passion, but if it proves to be a long journey, you could take an alternate route in psych as you were saying going into developmental. Taking this path could give you more opportunities for a job and gain valuable experience, then if the opportunity arises, you could pursue a career in sports psych.
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Kina Bramlette
I don’t know what I want to do either, but it looks like you’re a little more prepared than I am. Both of those careers sound really interesting and I think you’d be happy in either one, however you will have to do some major adjusting. Go get that degree! You can do it! I too have been affiliated with the YMCA and supervised small children, something I hope to avoid for a long time. I’ve also worked a customer service job and have had to pretend I’m happy to help when I really just want a nap. Take those opportunities! Accomplish those goals! You’ll be so happy you did. – Alex DeMarco
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