There are various Schools and Institutions in the US where a person can pursue a masters in sports psychology. Sports psychology is that branch of science that helps athletes to get psychologically prepared for competition and also helps them deal with the pressure of training. The job involves counseling referees and coaches and giving them guidance on how to go about building rapport with their team and also how to deal with psychological stresses and pressures. Athletes are helped in dealing with the emotional and psychological pressure arising from injury or loss in form.