Gary Bennett, Ph.D.

Cell: 540-449-4597

Gary started working as VT Athletics’ clinical and sport psychologist in 2000 and transitioned into that role full time in 2007. He coordinates the CAMP program.  He is a member of the VT Athletics Leadership Institute staff and serves on several committees within the Athletics Department. Gary received a B.A. in English from Centre College where he played baseball and earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kentucky. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and is also a Certified Mental Performance Consultant.  He is a member of several professional organizations including the American Psychological Association (APA), Division 47 (Exercise and Sport Psychology)  and the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). In addition he is a fellow of the Clinical/Counseling Sport Psychology Association. Gary’s responsibilities include providing individual counseling to student-athletes; working with teams to improve cohesion and performance; assisting in planning and implementing leadership programming; overseeing ADHD and substance misuse programming; consulting with coaches, sports medicine staff, nutrition staff, and administration regarding student-athlete needs, and providing 24-hour on-call coverage.