BOONE, N.C. – As Appalachian State Athletics seeks to provide the highest quality of care for the health and well-being of its student-athletes, the department is proud to announce that Dr. Desaree Festa will serve as a mental performance consultant for all athletic programs.
"What attracted me to working at Appalachian State University is its reputation for fostering exceptional student-athletes and coaches," Festa said. "The strong culture of comprehensive excellence at App State is fertile ground for developing a mental performance program. The leadership has positioned App State to be at the forefront of collegiate sports by integrating mental preparation into the program's philosophy.