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Ashley Stirling is an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, specializing in Sport Psychology. She has a strong research focus on experiential learning, athlete welfare, and the psychosocial aspects of high-performance athlete development. Dr. Stirling has led several funded projects aimed at enhancing coaching practices and addressing athlete maltreatment within sports. Her work has been recognized with several awards, including the U T Early Career Teaching Award in 2017 and the SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship in 2012. She is an active member of various professional organizations, contributing to the advancement of women in coaching and improving athlete welfare. Dr. Stirling's academic credentials include a Ph.D. and M.Sc. from the University of Toronto, where she has also completed her undergraduate studies.
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