Winona State University
Missy Greco’s Experience with Eating and Exercise Disorders
By Georgette Topalis|September 8, 2021
Every athlete knows that the key to success is working hard and being committed to the sport. However, this can often lead to mental health disorders, such as Compulsive Exercise...
Health & Wellness
How to Deal with Migraines as a College Athlete
By Ashton Royal|September 8, 2021
Migraines can be debilitating to anybody who experiences them, but as a college athlete, you don't have time for migraines. They can influence your ability to practice, sleep, and eat...
concussions
Handling Concussions Head On: What to Do and When
By Shelby Gonser|September 3, 2021
A concussion, or TBI (traumatic brain injury), is a severe injury that requires immediate attention. An estimated 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur in the United States every year, and about...
arielle sanders
Arielle Sanders: Having an Injury as a College Athlete
By Susie Stevens|August 28, 2021
NAME: Arielle SandersSPORT: Rowing MAJOR: Graduated University of Michigan; received her Masters in the Ross Business School's Masters of Management programINJURY: Junior Year-Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, bulging disk in her neck, and...
university of kentucky
3 Mental Wellness Tips for Athletes
By Jacob Lewis|August 27, 2021
Edited by Jaime Evers We here at 2aDays know just how important it is for athletes to maintain their mental wellness. So, we gathered research and put together these 3...
division i
Recruiting Hid a Toxic, Unhealthy Culture
By Connor Xu|August 21, 2021
Edited by Jaime Evers An opportunity to join a Division I program with a history of winning championships and producing Olympic medalists, world champions, and world record holders is a...
baseball
Sports Psychologist and Former Tufts Baseball Player, Greg Chertok, Discusses being a Walk-on and Becoming a Lone Captain
By Jimmy Criscione|June 7, 2021
Greg Chertok is a Sports Psychologist and Head Player Development for Telos Sport Psychology Accolades: 2006 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District baseball teams ESPN The Magazine Academic Regional All-American New...
university of vermont
An Athlete’s Sexual Assault Story and How She is Surviving It
By Jordan Alcon|April 12, 2021
Molly Little—a current graduate student at the University of Denver (DU), lacrosse player, team captain, and sexual assault victim. Her story is one of perseverance. As a lacrosse player, she...
Alex Dachis
Does Neutral Thinking and Mental Conditioning Improve Your Athletic Performance?
By Nicholas Wallick|March 18, 2021
From the MLB to the NFL, Alex Dachis helps professional athletes compete at the top of their game through mental conditioning. He has worked with the Seattle Mariners and San...
football
Mental Health Webinar with 2aDays, Brandon Marshall, The Virago Project, and The Hidden Opponent
By 2aDays Staff|February 24, 2021
Brandon Marshall dives into his top book recommendations, his battle with mental health, and mental health during COVID. Hannah Lee (2aDays) Taylor Treacy (The Virago Project) and Leeann Passaro (The Hidden...
recovery
What a UNC Athlete Did for her Injury Struggles
By Allison Goldblatt|February 22, 2021
College swimming is in Emma Feehery's DNA. Her mother, father, aunt, uncle, and cousin all swam in college, making her future undeniable. Primarily a distance freestyler, Feehery is an excellent...
ncaa
Sports Psychology and the Impact of Mental State on Physical Performance
By Daphne Mollod|February 1, 2021
Everybody knows that sports are physically demanding. Between practices, strength and conditioning sessions, and games, athletes must be in top physical condition. Athletes are continually thinking about what they can...
college recruiting
COVID-19 and the Mental Health Epidemic on Athletes
By Allison Goldblatt|January 21, 2021
Not surprisingly, COVID-19 and the conditions have harmed the athlete population. Student-athletes are facing a culture shock, unlike any other sub-group. Not only are their social and academic lives on...
hockey
A Student-Athlete’s Concussion Story
By Stephanie O'Brien|December 28, 2020
My name is Stephanie O'Brien, and I attend Wesleyan University, where I play ice hockey; here is my concussion story. On January 10, 2020, I got a concussion that prohibited...
coach
Northwestern University Director of Performance Nutrition Talks Performance Changes & Body Dissatisfaction
By Lauren Gilbert|November 9, 2020
Katie Knappenberger is the Director of Performance Nutrition for Northwestern University Athletics. She is passionate about maximizing fuel for athletic performance and is responsible for team and staff education, meal...
lacrosse
Former Marquette University Lacrosse player Struggles with an Injury and Having to Retire Early
By Megan Menzuber|October 29, 2020
Holly Anderson took a chance when she committed to Marquette University, a school halfway across the country from New Jersey, where she grew up. Thankfully, she chose a school that...