Meet the Speakers
Licensed Clinical & Sport Psychologist: Gunter Psychological Services
Dr. Kensa Gunter
Dr. Kensa Gunter provides clinical and sport/performance psychology services to adolescent and adult populations in Atlanta. Additionally, she offers consultation services to organizations and athletic personnel including coaches, certified athletic trainers, athletic administrators, and sports nutritionists.
Dr. Gunter values cultural diversity and respects the dignity and worth of all people. Knowing that culture impacts perception and experience, in her work, she acknowledges the importance of individual cultural identities as well as the cultural context in which a person performs and lives. Additionally, when working with individuals and teams, Dr. Gunter strives to create an atmosphere characterized by authenticity, trust, and respect.
Assistant AD and Sport Psychology & Counseling: Louisiana State University
Dr. LaKeitha Poole
Dr. LaKeitha Poole is in her seventh season leading LSU’s Sport Psychology & Counseling unit under a newly appointed title of Assistant Athletic Director, an administrative promotion from Director of Student-Athlete Mental Health for the last six years. She also recently served as the Interim Senior Advisor to the Athletics Director for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion from March 2020 – July 2021.
In addition to her roles at LSU, Poole serves as an adjunct instructor, was a board member for the Baranco-Clark YMCA in Old South Baton Rouge, and owns a private practice, Small Talk Counseling & Consulting. Her private practice allows her to have a broad range of clinical experiences ranging from athletes and working professionals, couples and families, universities and professional organizations, including Brown University, the NCAA, Women Leaders in College Sports, as well as professional leagues and clubs, including the NFL, Team USA and, most recently, the 2021 – 2022 World Champion Golden State Warriors.
Strength, Unity, Advancement
About the Black Coaches United
Black Coaches United strives to foster more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments -- in our sport and in our communities -- through training, mentoring, and advocacy on behalf of black athletes, coaches and administrators.
We are committed to building professional relationships by connecting basketball coaches to a supportive community while providing opportunities to elevate their careers by collaborating with athletic administrators, search firms, and hiring managers.
