…..This should be the norm: universities actively supporting their athletes and encouraging openness in communication. Within my track and field team here at ISU, the coaches have made it abundantly clear that they are here for us to listen and urge us to talk about our internal struggles. Our coaches prioritize our overall well-being, not just our physical fitness, because they recognize the toll mental illnesses can take on our performance. This should be the norm.
The “norm” should be doing away with the stigma altogether and recognizing that student-athletes are not machines; we are complex human beings with emotions and struggles, both internal and external. The “norm” should be understanding that athletes, like any other person, often fight battles that cannot be seen, and those battles can impact physical performances. Although these illnesses cannot be seen, that does not mean they should be left untreated......
...moreBethany`s Notes: Overall well-being is essential in helping student athletes achieve their best athletically and academically.
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