Chicago Psyching Team – Sport Psychology for Endurance Athletes
As a lead Medical Psychology (MedPsych) provider for the Chicago Psyching Team, Daniel Wilsea works alongside a multidisciplinary group of professionals dedicated to supporting endurance athlete performance throughout the Chicago race season.
The Psyching Team combines sport psychology, mental skills coaching, and psychological first aid to help runners perform their best at major events such as:
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The Chicago 13.1
The Shamrock Shuffle
The Big Ten 10K
These events provide opportunities to integrate mental performance strategies with on-the-ground athlete care, helping runners manage pre-race nerves, stay focused during competition, and recover effectively after events.
Daniel’s involvement with the Chicago Psyching Team reflects his ongoing commitment to applied sport psychology—bridging science and practice to promote athlete well-being and performance.
The collaboration between Psyching and Medical Teams creates a comprehensive support system for endurance athletes, emphasizing the importance of both mental and physical health in sport.
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Photography highlights from the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago 13.1, and Shamrock Shuffle demonstrate the incredible dedication of the athletes and the professionals supporting them throughout race day.
Psyching Team at the 2026 Shamrock Shuffle
2025 Marathon
2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon - Medical Tent Indiana
2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon - Medical Tent Indiana
2025 Shamrock Shuffle
2025 Chicago 13.1
2024 Chicago 13.1
Marathon Finish
2025 Shamrock Shuffle
400M from the finish
2024 Shamrock Shuffle Start
2024 Shamrock Shuffle Finishline