Dr. Anne Shadle

Dr. Anne Shadle is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, with a B.S. in Exercise Science. Shadle was a member of the Huskers’ national powerhouse track and field team. She was an NCAA National Champion in both the indoor mile and the outdoor 1500 meters, a two-time All-American, a three-time Big 12 Champion, an eight-time All Big 12 Conference Team member, a four-time Big 12 All-Academic Team member, and still holds three Nebraska school records. Following graduation, Shadle ran three years professionally for Reebok and competed in the 2008 Olympic Trials. Throughout her high school career, Shadle trained under the Bigger, Faster, Stronger model which she believes helped to stay healthy throughout her career and also gave her the foundation for building her athletic career.

Shadle earned her Masters Degree from the University of Missouri in Counseling Psychology. She also earned her Ph.D. in Health Education with an emphasis in Sports Psychology. Her research focus is understanding the psycho-emotional challenges, preparations, and responses of Olympic Gold Medal-winning athletes.

Shadle has taught an undergraduate course in the College of Education in the Psychological Perspectives of Sport, has co-taught a Masters level Sport Psychology course, has taught a Masters level Applied Sport Psychology course, and has developed a Gender Issues in Sport course for the College’s Online Masters Degree in Positive Coaching. She helped to create the leadership team for the Department’s “Women For Women” initiative; a program focused on encouraging and empowering female student-athletes. Shadle has also served as an event leader for the USA Track and Field Athletes Advisory Committee since 2007.