As a parent, teacher, coach, or mentor, you know that youth sports can provide a tremendous opportunity for student athletes to develop life skills and build a sense of belonging….

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Trigger Warning (TW): This article contains content about suicide and self-harm. Please engage in self-care as you read this article. Athletes face specific mental health challenges that no one else…

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The Transformative Coaching and Leadership degree program at UCLA is using the Athlete Mental Health Playbook in the mental health course, which is taught by the phenomenal Dr. Julia Pelikhova….

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Peak performance is not a skill you can only occasionally access. It is a mindset that you need to have before, during, and after every game you play. How you…

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Perfectionism is a complex personality trait that for some starts as early as childhood. It involves the desire to do things well, but also an intense fear of failure or…

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“We talk so much about authenticity and operating as the truest form of who we are and not holding that back. I want to go another level to that and…

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As an athlete, a growth mindset is a skill that can help you advance your game and differentiate you from the crowd. As a leader of your life, self-efficacy (i.e.,…

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Mental health is important for all people, including those who compete in sports. While it’s true that athletes need to stay mentally fit to perform at their best, it’s also…

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The transition into life after sports can be a tough one. Athletes often find themselves questioning their identity, feeling isolated, and struggling to adapt to a different lifestyle among other…

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