Staff Directory
Augustus, Dr. Chip
Dr. Chip Augustus
- Title:
- Mental Performance Specialist
- Email:
- Phone:
- 541-2092
Began at Louisville:Â January of 2023
Summary of Current Role:
Work with teams, student-athletes, and coaches to identify strengths and develop mental skills and approaches for well-being and performance
Career History:
West Virginia University ::Â Mental Performance Trainee (2021- 2022)
Fairmont State University Swimming :: Volunteer Coach, Mental Performance (2020 – 2022)
University of Louisville ::Â Volunteer Mental Performance Coach (2016 - 2020)
Chip LLC ::Â Owner, Mental Skill Coach
Cardinal Aquatics ::Â Senior and National Coach (2011-2020)
Career Highlights:
I have been privileged to work with amazing people through a variety of experiences as a coach and mental performance consultant. I love when student-athletes take ownership of their mental skills and teams come together around a common vision.
Certifications/Awards:
KY Senior Swim Coach of the Year (2018, 2020)
Dr. Dana D. Brooks Scholarship, West Virginia University (2020-2021)
Outstanding Student Award, University of Louisville, Counseling Psychology Department (2016)
Education:
West Virginia University ::Â Doctor of Philosophy Candidate, Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology (2020 - 2023)
University of Louisville ::Â Masters of Education, Counseling Psychology (2013 - 2016)
Centre College ::Â Bachelors of Science, Psychology and History (2007 - 2011)
Personal:
A native of Louisville, KY, Augustus enjoys hiking, cycling, cooking, and live music.
Summary of Current Role:
Work with teams, student-athletes, and coaches to identify strengths and develop mental skills and approaches for well-being and performance
Career History:
West Virginia University ::Â Mental Performance Trainee (2021- 2022)
Fairmont State University Swimming :: Volunteer Coach, Mental Performance (2020 – 2022)
University of Louisville ::Â Volunteer Mental Performance Coach (2016 - 2020)
Chip LLC ::Â Owner, Mental Skill Coach
Cardinal Aquatics ::Â Senior and National Coach (2011-2020)
Career Highlights:
I have been privileged to work with amazing people through a variety of experiences as a coach and mental performance consultant. I love when student-athletes take ownership of their mental skills and teams come together around a common vision.
Certifications/Awards:
KY Senior Swim Coach of the Year (2018, 2020)
Dr. Dana D. Brooks Scholarship, West Virginia University (2020-2021)
Outstanding Student Award, University of Louisville, Counseling Psychology Department (2016)
Education:
West Virginia University ::Â Doctor of Philosophy Candidate, Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology (2020 - 2023)
University of Louisville ::Â Masters of Education, Counseling Psychology (2013 - 2016)
Centre College ::Â Bachelors of Science, Psychology and History (2007 - 2011)
Personal:
A native of Louisville, KY, Augustus enjoys hiking, cycling, cooking, and live music.
WSOC: Louisville vs. Clemson Highlights
Saturday, September 20
FH: Highlights vs. #14 Ohio State
Friday, September 19
Louisville Volleyball vs. Kentucky Postgame presser 9.18.25
Friday, September 19
FH: Justine Sowry postgame interview following the Northwestern game
Thursday, September 18
