John E. Coumbe-Lilley
Clinical Professor
Program Director, Performance Sport and Exercise Psychology
Kinesiology and Nutrition
Contact
- Building & Room:
- 334 PEB
- Address:
- 901 W. Roosevelt Rd.
- Office Phone:
- 312.996.0152
Email:
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About
Dr. John E. Coumbe-Lilley is a Clinical Professor, founder and Program Director for the Performance, Exercise, and Sports Psychology master's concentration in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition. John has taught over 5000 students, in more than 270 courses, collaborated with colleagues in five UIC colleges. He has served as the Chancellor's Faculty Athletic Representative, and as the interim UIC Flames Athletic Director.
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Clinical Fellow with American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. He is also a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and an Association for Applied Sport Psychology Registered Mentor. He teaches various courses as assigned, and is the Co-Director of the Applied Sports Psychology and Injury Research and Education Lab (ASPIRE) with Dr. Karrie Hamstra-Wright LAT. His research focuses on applied psychology and he participates in professional communities extending regular opportunities for students to participate.
His experience includes playing and coaching international rugby league and rugby union. Working on two Olympic Games, Pan American Games, several World Cups, and a World Championship. He has worked in Europe and North America in various therapeutic, commercial, educational and public service contexts.
Professional Leadership
Co-Director, Applied Sports Injury and Research Education Lab
Notable Honors
2021, Teaching Excellence Award, Association of Applied Sports Psychology
2019, Silver Circle Teaching Award, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences
2012, 2019, Educator of the Year, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences
2011, 2013, 2015, Excalibur Award for Teaching Excellence, Dept. of Kinesiology, College of Applied Health Sciences
Education
MA, Couples and Family Counseling, Northeastern Illinois University, 2021
PhD, Education Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2007
MS, Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2003
BA Hons, Business, Sport & Recreation Management, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, 1996.