Get To Know Dr. Lauren Zimmerman

Premier Sport Psychology is thrilled to welcome Dr. Lauren Zimmerman to its team as a Postdoctoral Resident. A native of Rothsay, Minnesota, Lauren received her Masters and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wyoming and works with individuals of all ages and levels of sport. Lauren also assists with psychological testing for the University of Minnesota Athletics Department.  Learn more about Lauren, her background, and what brought her to Premier!

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ARTICLE: Dr. Justin Anderson Comments on Challenges for Elite Athletes During COVID

“Some players on the bubble felt like they had to grind much harder because they felt they didn’t get the opportunities they would have gotten had it been a full season and Senior Bowls and All-Star games and the Combine. Those guys were feeling shortchanged and it was difficult mentally.” The COVID pandemic and nationwide lockdowns caused stress and uncertainty for individuals of all walks of life. Premier’s Dr. Justin Anderson commented on some of the challenges presented to high-level athletes in a recent article by Matthew Collar of Purple Insider. Read the full article at Purple Insider.

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ARTICLE: Dr. Carly Anderson Featured in Story Highlighting Student-Athlete’s Passion Off The Court

“If you see value in it making you a better person and a more balanced person and a better version of yourself, then we have to prioritize it in your life.” Sport takes up much of an athlete’s time, yet having additional hobbies can create an important sense of balance and improve overall wellness. Premier’s Dr. Carly Anderson was featured in a Minnesota Daily article highlighting Golden Gopher student-athlete Amaya Battle and her off-court passion for photography. Read the full article at Minnesota Daily.

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Dr. Harlan Austin on Addiction in Ultrarunning: Coach Jason Koop’s KoopCast

“No one makes the journey alone, and that’s really important.” Premier’s Dr. Harlan Austin joined Coach Jason Koop on the KoopCast for a conversation about addiction in ultrarunning, the overlap between addiction and athletics, and resources and strategies for those who are struggling and those around them. Watch the insightful and powerful conversation below or listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Dr. Carly Anderson Joins The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm to Talk Sport Psychology and Mental Performance

“Go in and give your best effort on the controllables. Crush the process. If the outcome is a bi-product of your best effort, then it’s enough.” In an era of hyper-competitiveness and expectations, capitalizing on the mental side of sport is critical for accelerating growth and development. Premier’s Dr. Carly Anderson joins the Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm to dive into sport psychology and performance and how the mind of an athlete can be the difference between a powerful, productive performance and an underwhelming one. Listen to the full episode on the Talk North Podcast Network.

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Dr. Justin Anderson Featured in Story on Professional Athletes and Mental Health (WCCO)

“The best thing that we can do to fear is walk towards the fear and understand it,” Anderson said. “When we really step into the fear it’s a lot less fearful than we imagine it to be. But most people try to avoid the fear.” In an era where athletes are faced with high volumes of pressure, Dr. Justin Anderson was featured alongside four Minnesota professional athletes in a story on mental health in professional sports and how athletes are dealing with pressure in today’s world. Read the full story at WCCO.

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