Need for Mental Health Services in Sport 1.Prevalence of clinical issues in sport *Anxiety, depression, eating disorders *Personality challenges/disorders *Issues with identity *Consequences of concussion history 2. How current structure of sport influences the need for services on all levels. *Multi-billion dollar industry *Pressure to succeed + stress *Life demands vs. sport demands 3. Social…

In the fall of 2019, the NCAA decided to allow college athletes to earn compensation — but it says it's only starting to work out the details of how that would take place. The organization's board of governors said that it had voted unanimously to permit student-athletes to benefit from the use of their name,…

In this episode, Angela R. Lewis discusses: The Female Presence In Sports College Recruiting Process Distractions Time Management Angela has traveled the country giving presentations at colleges, universities, k-12 schools and conferences. Given Angela’s global experiences she offers insightful keynotes addresses, workshops, panel discussions and seminars. She has also served as a consultant for various…

SETTING GOALS IS NOT YOUR PROBLEM THE SECRET IS DOING Do. Or do not. There is no try. - YODA, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK It turns out that "JUST DO IT" is pretty shitty advice. It might make for a good marketing tag line and it's certainly one of the most commonly shrieked instructions from…

I DON'T THINK I CAN Building Confidence & Self-Belief Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right. Henry Ford Self-confidence is the psychological wonder drug! Everything improves when an athlete's confidence is high. Athletes with high confidence feel less anxious, relish adversity, set higher goals, try harder, tolerate more exertional…

YOU NEED TO HARDEN THE F*CK UP Learn To Embrace Life When It Sucks   Alaskans might have 50 words for snow, but athletes have 51 words for suffering. One thing that sets most athletes apart from others is that their success depends in large part on their ability to tolerate exertional discomfort. Its a…

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, success achieved. - Helen Keller RESISTING THE URGE TO QUIT We've all been there. You've started a new training routine, joined a new team, learned a new position, or just something that is…

Trigger warning: This story explores suicide, including the details of how the author’s mother took her own life. If you are at risk, please stop here and contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for support. 800-273-8255 Many people may not show any signs of intent to harm themselves before doing so, but some actions can be…

IF YOU DON’T LIKE THE OUTCOMES YOU ARE CURRENTLY GETTING, THERE ARE TWO BASIC CHOICES YOU CAN MAKE. 1. You can blame the event (E) for your lack of results (O). In other words, you can blame the referee, the weather, a teammate, your parents, the coaching staff, racism, gender bias, the lack of support,…

Confidence in Sports Confidence defined: Believing that you can successfully perform a desired behavior or act. For example: “I have confidence to perform that jump shot.”Confidence actually has a direct correlation/link to success, but not saying they cause one another – instead there is a relationship between the two. Another definition of confidence: A person’s…