Events & Appearances

Select engagements where Dr. Brook Choulet, M.D. shares perspective on mental health, performance, and leadership under pressure.

While much of her work is conducted privately with athletes, executives, and organizations, these events offer an opportunity to engage with her thinking in a public forum. Each appearance is carefully chosen to foster substantive conversation around resilience, high-performance culture, and sustainable well-being.

Upcoming gatherings include keynote presentations, panel discussions, and hosted conversations. Some are open to the public, while others are ticketed or invitation-based. Public appearances are limited and thoughtfully curated throughout the year.

Upcoming Events

  • Training the Mind Series® – Phoenix Suns vs. Boston Celtics

    Date: Monday, January 4, 2027
    Time: 3:30–5:00 PM (Pregame Experience) | 7:00 PM (Tip-Off)
    Location: Player 15 Headquarters (Pregame Experience) | Mortgage Matchup Center (Game) | Phoenix, AZ

    The Training the Mind Series® will return to Phoenix for its second annual Phoenix Suns gameday experience. The private pregame program will bring together families, young athletes, and community leaders for an engaging conversation about mental health and performance in sport. All ages are welcome.

    Presented in partnership with PlaySafe USA, Swysh Forward Foundation, #LOVEUP, and the American Board of Sports & Performance Psychiatry, the program will explore performing under pressure, strengthening mental skills, navigating setbacks, and sustaining well-being in high-expectation environments.

    The experience includes:

    • On-court basketball play at Player 15 Headquarters

    • Lower-level viewing of the Suns’ pregame warmups

    • A ticket to the Phoenix Suns vs. Boston Celtics game

    Fifteen children will also be selected to join the players on court during the national anthem. During the game, the American Board of Sports & Performance Psychiatry will be recognized as the Nonprofit of the Game.

    Tickets must be purchased through the designated group ticket link to access the private pregame event.

  • Training the Mind Series® – LA Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns

    Date: Monday, January 18, 2027
    Time: 5:00–6:30 PM (Pregame Experience) | 7:30 PM (Tip-Off)
    Location: Court B at Intuit Dome | Los Angeles, CA

    The Training the Mind Series® will return to Intuit Dome for an exclusive pregame experience ahead of the LA Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns game. Guests will receive private access to Court B for a 90-minute program bringing together leaders in mental health, sport, performance, and community impact.

    Leadership representatives from participating organizations will contribute to a conversation exploring mental health and performance in sport, followed by time for guests to connect and shoot hoops on Court B. Before tip-off, select organizational representatives will receive special on-court recognition celebrating their work to advance mental health and performance initiatives within their communities.

    Guests will then enjoy the LA Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns game, tipping off at 7:30 PM.

    Access to the private pregame experience is limited and available exclusively to guests purchasing tickets through the Training the Mind Series® group ticket link.

Past Events

  • NAZ Soldiers Mental Health & Wellness Basketball Camp

    Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
    Time: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM MST (Dr. Choulet @ 4:30 PM)
    Location: Cartwright School District | Phoenix, AZ

    Dr. Choulet spoke at the NAZ Soldiers Mental Health & Wellness Basketball Camp, presented by the NAZ Soldiers Foundation in partnership with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Foundation. The free youth program combined basketball instruction with leadership, mental wellness, and personal development, with Dr. Choulet introducing young athletes to the mental side of performance and emphasizing confidence, resilience, and growth on and off the court.

  • Training the Mind™ Series – Los Angeles Rams Home Opener

    Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
    Time: 3:30–5:00 PM PT
    Location: YouTube Theater at SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles, CA

    The Training the Mind™ Series hosted a special pregame experience at YouTube Theater ahead of the Los Angeles Rams vs. New York Giants game, bringing together leaders from professional sports, psychiatry, mental health advocacy, and performance psychology.

    The event featured two expert-led panel discussions focused on mental performance, psychological resilience, leadership, and athlete well-being, followed by a networking reception before kickoff.

    Participating organizations included the American Board of Sports & Performance Psychiatry, the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, The Hidden Opponent, and PlaySafe USA, advancing the national conversation around mental health and performance in sport.

  • Training the Mind Series™ — Arizona Cardinals Home Opener

    Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
    Time: 1:25 PM MT Kickoff
    Location: State Farm Stadium | Glendale, AZ

    Dr. Choulet hosted a special Training the Mind Series™ pregame experience ahead of the Arizona Cardinals Home Opener, bringing together leaders from mental health, sports, and high-performance environments for two expert-led panel discussions on mental performance, resilience, leadership, and emotional well-being. The event concluded with an exclusive networking reception and on-field experience designed to advance mental health awareness and community engagement within sport.

  • Dillon Brooks Youth Basketball Camp — FlexWork Sports

    Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
    Time: 1:00–5:00 PM
    Location: Arizona Athletic Grounds | Mesa, AZ

    Dr. Choulet joined Dillon Brooks and FlexWork Sports at the Dillon Brooks Youth Basketball Camp, where she introduced young athletes to practical mental skills, including breathwork and visualization, designed to support confidence and on-court performance.

  • Beyond Symptom Reduction: A Performance-Oriented Framework for Elite Sport PROMISE Conference

    Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
    Time: 10:20–11:00 AM
    Location: U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center | Colorado Springs, CO

    Dr. Choulet presented Beyond Symptom Reduction: A Performance-Oriented Framework for Elite Sport during the PROMISE Conference, introducing a performance-oriented psychiatric framework designed to support sustainable well-being, resilience, and performance capacity in elite athletes. The session examined how evidence-based mental health strategy can strengthen recovery, reduce risk, and support long-term excellence within high-demand sport systems.

  • The Critical Role of Mental Health in Athlete Recovery — NBA Sports Medicine Series

    Date: Sunday, July 12 - Tuesday, July 14, 2026
    Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Location: Thomas & Mack Center, UNLV | Las Vegas, NV

    Dr. Choulet presented The Critical Role of Mental Health in Athlete Recovery during the NBA Sports Medicine Series, examining the essential role of mental health throughout the recovery process and the importance of integrating evidence-based psychiatric care into high-performance sport. The conference brought together leaders in sports medicine, sport science, rehabilitation, performance, and professional athletics to advance interdisciplinary approaches to optimizing athlete health, recovery, and long-term performance.

  • The Critical Role of Mental Health in Athlete Recovery — Notre Dame Sports Performance Summit 2026

    Date: June 5, 2026
    Time: 1:00 PM EST
    Location: McKenna Hall, University of Notre Dame

    Dr. Choulet presented on the critical role of mental health in athlete recovery, examining the psychological and neurobiological factors that influence rehabilitation, resilience, return-to-play outcomes, and long-term performance sustainability within high-performance environments.

  • Introduction to Operating an Outpatient Sports Psychiatry Practice — APA Annual Meeting 2026

    Introduction to Operating an Outpatient Sports Psychiatry Practice — APA Annual Meeting 2026

    Date: May 19, 2026
    Time: 8:30–10:00 AM
    Location: Room 305 — Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, CA

    Dr. Choulet presented an overview of the clinical, operational, and ethical foundations involved in operating an outpatient sports psychiatry practice during APA 2026.

  • Building a Successful Private Practice: Brand, Positioning & Growth — APA Annual Meeting 2026

    Date: May 17, 2026
    Time: 12:15–12:45 PM
    Location: The Stage, Expo Hall — Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, CA

    Dr. Choulet joined Jake Goodman, M.D. and Lauren Stinner of BrandWell Designs for a Coffee and Conversations session at APA 2026 focused on building a successful private practice through strategic branding, positioning, and growth.

  • Ethical Considerations When Treating High-Profile Patients — APA Annual Meeting 2026

    Date: May 17, 2026
    Time: 8:30–10:00 AM
    Location: Room 206 — Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, CA

    Dr. Choulet participated in a discussion examining the ethical complexities involved in the care of athletes, executives, entertainers, and other high-profile individuals during APA 2026.

  • Mental Edge: AI, Sports, and the Future of Psychiatry — APA Annual Meeting 2026

    Date: May 16, 2026
    Time: 4:30–6:30 PM
    Location: Marriott Marquis, San Francisco, CA

    Dr. Choulet participated in an in-person discussion exploring how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping psychiatry within high-performance and sports environments during the APA Annual Meeting, followed by networking with attendees.

  • From Interest to Authority: Becoming a Leader in Sports Psychiatry — APA Annual Meeting 2026

    Date: May 16, 2026
    Time: 1:00–1:30 PM
    Location: The Stage, Expo Hall — Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, CA

    Dr. Choulet participated in a collaborative discussion on certification, leadership development, and the future growth of sports psychiatry during the Coffee and Conversations session at APA 2026.

  • Mental Health & Recovery — Spooner Sports Medicine: The Huddle

    Date: May 1, 2026
    Time: 10:00–10:30 AM
    Location: Events on Jackson, Phoenix

    Dr. Choulet spoke on mental health and recovery at Spooner Sports Medicine’s The Huddle, a sports medicine conference featuring two days of programming.

  • Training the Mind Series™ — Houston Dynamo FC Group Night Activation

    Date: April 22, 2026
    Pre-Game Activation: 4:45–6:00 PM
    Location: Corona Premier Space, Shell Energy Stadium

    Guests joined for a private pre-game experience ahead of kick-off.

    The activation featured physician-led programming by Dr. Choulet, focused on mental health, performance under pressure, and psychological wellbeing within elite sport environments.

    Guests engaged in structured conversation and networking prior to the match, followed by game attendance. Proceeds supported the American Psychiatric Foundation and the American Board of Sports & Performance Psychiatry.

  • Training the Mind Series™ — Los Angeles Clippers Group Night Activation

    Date: April 8, 2026
    Pre-Game Activation: 5:30–6:30 PM
    Game Tip-Off: 7:00 PM
    Location: Court B, Intuit Dome

    Guests joined for an exclusive pre-game experience held on a private basketball court ahead of tip-off.

    The activation featured a panel discussion with Dr. Choulet, Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq. (American Psychiatric Foundation), and Victor Armstrong, focused on mental health and performance in high-pressure environments.

    Dr. Kojo Sarfo contributed a brief 15-minute stand-up performance, offering a distinct perspective within the broader program.

    Guests participated in an in-person activation prior to the game, followed by game attendance.

  • Training the Mind Series™ — Phoenix Suns Group Night Activation

    Date: April 7, 2026
    Pre-Game Activation: 5:00–6:00 PM
    Game Tip-Off: 8:00 PM
    Location: Dos Equis Beer Garden, Mortgage Matchup Center

    Guests joined for a pre-game mental performance activation led by Dr. Choulet.

    The conversation featured JohnJay Van Es, Coach Molly Miller, Vaughn Compton, Nadine Bubeck, and Nick Lowery, offering perspectives on mindset, resilience, and performance under pressure.

    Guests participated in a live discussion ahead of tip-off, followed by game attendance.

  • Beyond the Baseline | Women & High Performance panel

    Beyond the Baseline: Women & High Performance — NCAA Women’s Final Four Panel

    Date: April 2, 2026
    Time: 1:00–2:00 PM
    Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Tourney Town

    Guests joined for a live panel discussion exploring high performance through the lens of women operating at the highest levels across sport, science, business, and public leadership.

    The conversation featured Dr. Choulet, Kate Gallego (Mayor of Phoenix), and Amanda Phillips (President of Performance, Exos), examining the intersection of mental performance, leadership, and sustained excellence.

Speaking Inquiries