Dr. Bell is an assistant professor, certified sport psychology consultant, of The Association of Applied Sport Psychology, and caddy on professional golf tours. Dr. Rob Bell is committed to helping athletes, coaches, and parents develop the mental toughness necessary to achieve their best.
Rob Bell earned his B.A. in Psychology from Shepherd University. During his tenure at Shepherd, he experienced dramatic downfalls and zeniths. Fortunately, he was guided under Dr. Joseph Merz and discovered his passion of Sport Psychology.
Rob earned his M.Ed in Kinesiology with a specialization in Sport Psychology from Temple University under Dr. Michael Sachs. His PhD was earned in Sport Psychology under Leslee Fisher and Craig Wrisberg at The University of Tennessee.
Dr. Bell’s research interests include the “Yips” in golf, applied golf and baseball research in mental training, athletic identity, and streaks. He has been published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, Journal of Athletic Insight, and Encyclopedia of Sports. He also writes on the mental game for various golf websites. He presents annually for AASP, baseball coaches, and PGA professionals alike.
Rob Bell has competitively competed in Baseball. He has completed two marathons in a personal best of 3:23 and numerous other road races. He has participated in triathlons and Master’s Swimming Events. He loves golf, animals, reading, and chess.
Rob is recently married to Nicole Bell and they have a baby girl, Ryan. Together, they enjoy traveling, exercising, listening to punk music, and attending all sporting events. Be sure to contact Dr. Rob Bell in Indianapolis for building mental toughness.