UC San Diego

Dr. Shane Saenz, PsyD, CMPC joined the UC San Diego Athletics Department as its Director of Sports Psychology in June 2022.

Dr. Saenz is a clinical and sport psychologist who oversees Triton Mind mental health and mental performance services. He has experience working with people from all backgrounds, including treating adults, adolescents, children, families, couples and athletes, having worked in various settings, such as correctional facilities, university counseling centers, athletics departments, and private practice.

Dr. Saenz received a B.A. in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz in 2013, a M.Ed. in Counseling (emphasis in Sport Psychology ) from Boston University in 2015, and a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology in 2019. Dr. Saenz is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and is listed as an approved provider for the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Directory for both Mental Health and Sport Psychology.