Jack J. Lesyk, Ph.D., Director

Dr. Lesyk is a clinical advisor to the American Running Association and is on the editorial board of the American Journal of Medicine and Sports.  He has been quoted in a wide variety of publications including: the Los Angeles Times, Atlanta Constitution, Seattle Times, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Powerlifting USA, Sports Illustrated for Women, Fit, Shape, and Runners’ World.  He has presented his work on radio and television.

Since the publication of his book, Developing Sport Psychology Within Your Clinical Practice: A Practical Guide for Mental Health Professions, Dr. Lesyk has spent an increasing amount of his professional time conducting intensive training workshops for mental health professionals who are developing their skills and credentials in sport psychology.  He also provides mentoring and consulting services in person as well as by phone and on the Internet.

In 1983 Dr. Lesyk attended the first U.S. Olympic Committee's Conference on Sport Psychology in Long Beach, Calif. and is currently listed in the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Sport Psychology Registry.  He is a Certified Consultant, and member of the Executive Board of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.  He is a charter member of Div. 47 (Sport & Exercise Psychology) of the American Psychological Association and has served on its Executive Committee.  Dr. Lesyk has presented his work at national and international conferences and is listed in the World Who's Who in Sport Psychology.

In addition to working with athletes and coaches in his office, Dr. Lesyk also provides his services via telephone and the Internet to those not living in the greater Cleveland area.  He welcomes inquires about these services and may be contacted by phone number or e-mail.                            

As a youth he participated in tennis, golf, wrestling and fencing.  As an adult, he is an avid runner and has competed in the New York, Chicago, and Boston Marathons. A frequent speaker at professional, civic, and social organizations, he is known for his particular emphasis that sports should enhance one's overall well-being and joy of living.

 
Timothy J. Fello, M.Ed., LPC, Staff

Tim Fello, Licensed Professional Counselor, received his Master’s degree in education from Kent State University and his bachelor’s from Miami University.  He has taught social studies at the secondary school level for eleven years.  In private practice since 1992, Tim joined the staff of the Ohio Center for Sport Psychology in 1997 and works under the supervision of Dr. Lesyk.  His counseling specialties include marriage and family, personal wellness, stress and anger management as well as academic and behavioral interventions.  Currently Tim is expanding his expertise into working with athletes in the field of performance enhancement.

Tim is an experienced football coach and has coached high school and college teams in the Cleveland area for over twenty-two years.  Currently he is an assistant coach at John Carroll University, coaching running backs.  Previously he served as the defensive coordinator of the Shaker Heights High School football team for nine years.

At the Center, Tim serves as our liaison to high school athletic programs and conducts group sessions and team workshops on mental skills training.

Consultants

In addition to the director and staff, the Center has a comprehensive panel of professionals who consult with us and are available on a referral basis.  These include the following psychologists, physicians, physical therapists, nutritionists, athletes, coaches, and educators.

Carol Heiss Jenkins
Olympic Gold Medal - figure skating
Coach of National, International, World
and Olympic competitors

Julie Isphording
U.S. Olympic Marathon 1984
Winner L.A. Marathon 1990

Larry Miller, D.D.S.
U.S. & World Drug Free
Weight Lifting Record holder

Sports Medicine

Robert M. Fumich, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sport Injuries

Vernon D. Patterson, M.S., D.O.
Primary Care Sports Medicine

Lynn Wallace, P.T., Ph.D.
Physical Therapist, Sports Injuries