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Monday Motivation: Adversity is Just a Test
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Monday Motivation: Adversity is Just a Test

By Owen Roche|June 5, 2023

“Difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter.” – Former NFL coach and South Carolina running back Dan Reeves. Related: Rate your Coaches, Facilities, and Campus Visits...

A Mental Health Conversation with Duke Lacrosse Player Connor Drake
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A Mental Health Conversation with Duke Lacrosse Player Connor Drake

By Nicholas Nathanson|May 31, 2023

Duke Senior Connor Drake is a Division 1 lacrosse player at Duke University. Today, he shares his thoughts on college athlete mental health to close out Mental Health Awareness Month....

Sports Illustrated Just Scratches The Surface Of Female College Athlete Representation
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Sports Illustrated Just Scratches The Surface Of Female College Athlete Representation

By Alyssa Hodenfield|May 30, 2023

Louisiana State University’s Angel Reese rose to fame during the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball tournament after her team beat out Iowa for the championship. The game was viewed by 9.9...

Two Phone Calls Saved a Life: Marcus Smith Mental Health Profile
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Two Phone Calls Saved a Life: Marcus Smith Mental Health Profile

By Nicholas Nathanson|May 29, 2023

CW: Suicidal ideation Imagine if this was your story: You were a first round draft pick in the NFL back in 2014. You had been working for it your whole...

Forget the Wealth and Accolades: Simone Biles Mental Health Profile
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Forget the Wealth and Accolades: Simone Biles Mental Health Profile

By Nicholas Nathanson|May 23, 2023

Simone Biles is not just the best female gymnast in the world, but also the best female athlete in Olympics history. Her records are remarkable, including 25 medals and 7...

Coping With the Pressure of College Sports: 7 Tips for Managing Anxiety and Stress
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Coping With the Pressure of College Sports: 7 Tips for Managing Anxiety and Stress

By Kelly Wick|May 17, 2023

Playing college sports can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be incredibly stressful. College athletes are under constant pressure to perform at a high level, both...

A Star Was Born, But Not All Was Well: Naomi Osaka Mental Health Profile
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A Star Was Born, But Not All Was Well: Naomi Osaka Mental Health Profile

By Nicholas Nathanson|May 16, 2023

Naomi Osaka first burst onto the scene in 2016 becoming a top 50 WTA women’s tennis player and her career took off from there. In 2017, she scored her first...

Monday Motivation: Attitude and Effort
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Monday Motivation: Attitude and Effort

By Owen Roche|May 15, 2023

“Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.” – Arnold Palmer In every situation, there will be multiple factors that are out of our control. The...

Mental Health Awareness Month: 3 Reasons Why College Athletes are a High Risk Group For Mental Health Problems
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Mental Health Awareness Month: 3 Reasons Why College Athletes are a High Risk Group For Mental Health Problems

By Kelly Wick|May 11, 2023

Every year, the month of May is designated as Mental Health Month, and it presents an opportunity for individuals and organizations to raise awareness and promote understanding of the importance...

Too Hurt to Play? 3 Ways Athletes Can Cope With Injuries When They Feel Like the End of the World
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Too Hurt to Play? 3 Ways Athletes Can Cope With Injuries When They Feel Like the End of the World

By Bella Nevin|May 10, 2023

When you’re injured on the sidelines watching your team in games, practices, and team workouts, it’s easy to feel like you don’t have much worth. Eventually, your injuries will heal...

“Therapy Has Saved Me”: Michael Phelps Mental Health Profile
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“Therapy Has Saved Me”: Michael Phelps Mental Health Profile

By Nicholas Nathanson|May 9, 2023

Everybody knows who Michael Phelps is: he’s the most decorated Olympian of all time, a 23-time Olympic gold medal winner, arguably the best swimmer ever, and even further perhaps, one...

Monday Motivation: How Much Are You Willing to Sacrifice?
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Monday Motivation: How Much Are You Willing to Sacrifice?

By Bella Nevin|May 8, 2023

“Everything comes at a cost. Just what are you willing to pay for it?” -Serena Williams As an athlete, you know what it means to sacrifice things for practice, games...

Get Your Zzzzzs! Why is Sleep Important for College Athletes
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Get Your Zzzzzs! Why is Sleep Important for College Athletes

By Rhys Davies|May 3, 2023

“Practice does not make perfect. It is practice, followed by a night of sleep, that leads to perfection.” – Matthew Walker (neuroscientist and sleep expert) College athletes are often trying...

Mental Health Matters: NBA Star Demar DeRozan’s Mental Health Journey
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Mental Health Matters: NBA Star Demar DeRozan’s Mental Health Journey

By Nicholas Nathanson|May 2, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout the Month, you will be hearing stories each Tuesday from professional athletes who have struggled with mental health and overcome their challenges.. NBA...

Stressed Out? How to Talk to Your Coach About Mental Health
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Stressed Out? How to Talk to Your Coach About Mental Health

By Owen Roche|April 19, 2023

Despite what some people may think, athletes aren’t invincible–especially college athletes, who are young and still developing as human beings. When it comes to being impacted by mental health, these...

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