Sports Mental Health Monday – October | Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

Youth Sports Mental Health & Wellness Alliance

October - Emotional Vulnerability

10-30-2023 - Addressing Mental Health in the Community

WTKR News Channel 3

WTKR News Channel 3 recently featured Dr. Joel Brenner from CHKD, and Christine Snyder from Norfolk Public, and the work they are doing to address mental health & wellness in sports. Dr. Brenner and Snyder are both active participants in the efforts of the Alliance, and we’d like to thank them for their work to decrease the stigma and normalize talking about mental health.

Link to story: https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/virginia-beach/i-think-its-essential-chkd-holding-event-to-discuss-young-athletes-mental-health

10-23-2023 - Emotional Vulnerability

John Cunningham – Hampton Roads Youth Foundation

Our focus for October is Emotional Vulnerability. Many times, people want to offer support to youth athletes but don’t know how. John Cunningham, father of two youth athletes and Hampton Roads Youth Foundation Board member, discusses how he utilizes other resources and expertise to find that support and offer perspective.

Full conversation with Cunningham: https://youtu.be/4wDl6cHkTjE?feature=shared

10-16-2023 - Emotional Vulnerability, Shared Experiences

Michael Cuddyer – 2018, VSHF Inductee

Our focus for October is Emotional Vulnerability, which is defined as the willingness and ability to address and articulate emotions. 2018 VSHF inductee, Michael Cuddyer, discusses how emotional vulnerability can enhance the connection between coaches and players.

Full conversation with Cuddyer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTU_pvZwwxY&t=851s

10-9-2023 - Emotional Vulnerability & Communication

Matheau “Dupe” Hall – Play Your Position

Our focus for October is Emotional Vulnerability, which is defined as the willingness and ability to address and articulate emotions. Former professional soccer player, Matheau “Dupe” Hall, says the key to emotional vulnerability is communication.

Full conversation with Hall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLl8T-cnQMs

10-2-2023 - Emotional Vulnerability

Rennel Marshall – CHKD and ODU Athletics

Our focus for October is Emotional Vulnerability, which is defined as the willingness and ability to address and articulate emotions. Rennel Marshall from CHKD and ODU Athletics discusses how expressing vulnerability can help provide support to others.

Full conversation with Marshall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALQ2xppm00M