The mental health battle: adapt and conquer

......At Ferris, like many other universities, athletes have endured an emotional rollercoaster of seasons lost.  

“Athletes live their lives based on a schedule. It’s like clockwork. Every fall means your sport is either in season, in pre-season, out of season or in a non-traditional season. These all mean different things but the body remembers and recognizes what it ‘should’ be doing,” Glonek said.  

Lauren Cox, a freshman right-side hitter for the volleyball team, explained how her teammates approached each day focusing on maintaining their mental health.

“The uncertainty of each day is what makes these times the most difficult, but my teammates and I approach every day thankful that we have the opportunity to be in the gym that day, knowing it could all change in a second,” Cox said. “I feel the athletic department has been working tirelessly to provide Ferris athletes with as much normalcy as possible.”.....

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Bethany`s Notes: Let`s always be grateful for the time (even if it is short) we get to practice and compete during COVID-19. Our opportunities can change in a minute so enjoy every moment.