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David “Dirk" Smith is a PhD student in sport/exercise science and sport/exercise psychology at the German Sports University in Cologne. He holds his M.Sc in sport/exercise psychology and B.Sc in sport/exercise science, NSCA CSCS and Compete Sports Diversity SDL. As a sport scientist, David's research focus includes; visuomotor calibration, motivational climate, dynamical systems, diversity/inclusion, LGBTQ+ discrimination and more. Professionally, David currently works as a Sport Psychology Consultant for the Pride Cheerleading Association and Vancouver Curling Club - Team Ritchie, Strength and Conditioning coach for FC Düren, TuS Brauweiler Basketball, and SC Janus where he is also the head coach for the “performance group'' competitive swim team. David also works in educational and professional development as the Community Manager for Virtual Sport Psych and as the Managing Editor and Director of Education for Compete Sports Diversity. In addition to his regular work, David also conducts workshops, guest lectures, motivational speeches and clinics for a wide variety of different audiences, with topics focused primarily on sport science, sport psychology, sports diversity, and strength and conditioning. He has appeared on a wide variety of podcasts as well discussing these different topics in different formats while sharing his own experiences and stories working in the field. David is a competitive swimmer himself, having won five podium medals at the USMS National Championships as well as set several national records. He also does amateur videography that he utilizes to develop and promote content centered around inclusive sports, helping inspire people to get involved and discover the social, physical, and mental health benefits of sport. He is a fierce advocate for utilizing sport as a platform to empower authenticity and confidence within his athletes, teams, and communities; achieving this through his work and brand, Stonewall Performance. Overall career goals, David endeavors to work as a research scientist and lecture/professor in the wider fields of sport science, sport psychology, and sport psychology. He also seeks to continue building upon his practical experience in coaching and athletic development. Ideally working for a university or institution that offers the opportunity and flexibility for teaching, coaching, and research within the same realm. Through this, David hopes to offer a scope of practice built around enhancing the education and academic importance as part of overall sport and athletic development.