Athletes can experience anxiety disorders in a multitude of ways. One of those ways is known as, “anticipatory anxiety,” which is just like it sounds. It’s an overwhelming fear or…
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How Having Trust Issues Can Affect Your Performance as an Athlete
There’s no doubt that at one point or another either you or someone you know has said, “I have trust issues.” As an athlete, “trust,” is essential. You have to…
What The NBPA Can Do Next to Support Its First Ever Director of Mental Health and Wellness
“If a player is executing outstanding and upwards of Hall of Fame ability, carrying around two or three pieces of baggage, luggage, based on their past, just imagine what they…
How to get your head back in the game when you’re losing
Athlete mental health is about day-to-day wellness in all areas of life, but it’s also about the ability to gain control of your mindset during game time. For example, when…
How to Spot and Support Someone with Depression
This is a conversation that needs to happen. This isn’t about preaching about depression and mental health; it’s because I lived it. When news hits that a celebrity has died…
Suppressing Your Problems Off the Court Only Causes More Problems
Athletes, whether at the professional or student level, are under tremendous pressure to perform exceedingly well in all areas of their life. When you become an athlete, your social status…
Do only weak athletes have mental health issues?
Do only weak athletes have mental health issues? I love this question. An athlete can any have any number of impediments throughout his or her career. We see athletes who…
Competition vs. Comparison in Sports
Every athlete is a competitor, but that unrelenting will to win can easily become a flaw if you focus too much on what other people are doing. Here’s why: comparison…
Athlete Mental Health Quotes
While the mental health stigma is still a real thing, it’s progressively evolving into a conversation that’s more acceptable to have as more and more people open up about their…
Top Sports Mental Toughness Quotes to Motivate Athletes
“The most important attribute a player must have is mental toughness.” – Mia Hamm “I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the…