Sports Recognizing Mental Health Issues in Student Athletes

....Aidan Smith is a sophomore on the Seattle University Track and Field team. He encourages others to not be fooled by seemingly calm and collected attitudes. “It’s sad because someone who looks so strong and composed on the outside can be fighting something within them that makes them so vulnerable.”....
....Colton Kaiser, Seattle U strength and conditioning coach, stated how mental wellness is key for athletic performance. “I’ve seen firsthand how a coach can emotionally run a team into the ground. Being tough is only good to a point. You have to be understanding, too,” Kaiser said....   ...more

Bethany`s Notes: Let`s find ways to empower athletes to help their peers get help. The common theme right now is `you do you` but what if that leads a teammate down a dark road? Let`s encourage teammates to refer their friends who might be struggling and to not back down until they get help.