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Dr. Alison Smith

Sports Psychologist & Researcher

Dr. Alison Smith

Sports Psychologist & Researcher

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Dr. Smith specializes in the psychological effects of sports participation, with a focus on underrepresented groups, including women in skateboarding.

Sports Psychology Gender Studies Youth Development Extreme Sports

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I Was the Only Girl at the Skatepark for Six Years. Here Is a Precise Account of Every Way That Shaped Me — Good, Bad, and Everything the Sport Still Owes Me.

For years, many girls who entered skateparks found themselves skating alone—not because they lacked passion, but because...

Jul 23, 2026