Tyler Miles

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT TYLER MILES

I ended up in sport psychology via international human rights—who doesn’t love a winding career path? As a kid, I was perpetually angered by injustice and inequality. Fast forward to college: on the day my mom dropped me off at UNC Chapel Hill, I casually told her I’d be moving to East Africa after graduation. She was optimistic I’d reconsider. Spoiler: I didn’t. I spent a year in Gulu, Uganda, then went to Washington, D.C, to work in human rights—it turns out I was needed somewhere else.So, I went back for a master’s in Forensic Psychology and quickly realized the research I was interested in—coach-athlete emotional abuse—simply wasn’t there. Naturally, I figured, “Fine, I’ll do it myself,” and began applying to doctoral programs.Since then, I’ve presented my research at national conferences. With few sport psychology training opportunities, I honed my clinical skills in a locked psychiatric unit and a state prison, working with many overlooked and underrepresented individuals. I completed my doctoral internship with the University of Oklahoma Athletics, and I’m now finishing my postdoc at UNC Charlotte Athletics.I am dedicated to meeting clients/teams where they are and fostering a safe and supportive environment for them to explore their experiences and identities. Utilizing a trauma-informed approach, I aim to bring a perspective of curiosity, cultural humility, and authenticity to my work.Advocacy and social justice? Still a big part of who I am, both as a person and a clinician. Once my fellowship ends in July 2025, I’ll be looking for a job where I can advocate for athletes and help improve/create policies that protect them.When I’m not fighting the injustices of the world or watching my athletes compete, I enjoy traveling, live music, watching Carolina beat Duke, and engaging in meaningful conversations with my very vocal husky.