Sports Mental Health Monday – November

In November we would like to focus on progress being made in how the issue of mental health is approached in sports. This week we go back to our conversation with 2018 VSHF Inductee, Michael Cuddyer. Cuddyer discussed how he has seen a growing willingness amongst athletes to share their own personal struggles, which has allowed them to offer help and support to others.

Full conversation with Cuddyer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTU_pvZwwxY&t=888s

In November we would like to focus on progress being made in how the issue of mental health is approached in sports. Duncan MacLeod, a Mental Performance and Resiliency instructor who works with student-athletes, says some of the best progress we’ve made is the willingness to address the issue head-on.

Full conversation with MacLeod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RChFsAkcAGs&t=0s

In November we would like to focus on progress being made in how the issue of mental health is approached in sports. This week we highlight the Mind & Body Fitness Coaching program with Alliance partner, The Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD). The program aims to boost overall sports performance and promote lifelong wellness.

In November we would like to focus on progress being made in how the issue of mental health is approached in sports. Dr. Sonja Lund from ODU Athletics highlights a couple ways she has seen growth in response to this issue.

Full conversation with Lund: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fRg6RwNZF0&t=1s