ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the supervisor's theoretical orientation, Kyle ultimate decision regarding the student, and the possible ramifications of that decision for the stakeholders. It examines the legal responsibilities of supervision and mentorship, the importance of gatekeeping, the implications for Kyle's future, and possible solutions. She regularly used Cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) techniques to develop the behavior of her supervisees, including asking students to complete mental rehearsals of their upcoming sessions with performers, and encouraging them to restructure any self-defeating thoughts that came up after a particularly difficult meeting. The case of Kyle represents a training issue not widely discussed in the sport, exercise, and performance psychology (SEPP) profession; the gatekeeping function of supervision. Supervisors are able to focus their gatekeeping responsibilities on competence and appropriate intervention design the more concrete characteristics of the job. Supervision is as difficult as it is essential to the development of future practitioners.
