Athletes need help. Coaches do too.
More light continues to be shed on the overwhelming demands placed on student-athletes in high school and college, and on the mental health struggles many of them face. Whether it’s while participating in their sport, or when transitioning out of sport, integrating the “athlete identity” into life outside the
Lack of Sport Psychology Services in College Athletics
In a relatively recent piece in the Washington Post, Devi Jags shared an incredibly poignant glimpse into her mental health struggles as a student-athlete. She wrote: By my junior year, I left the cross-country and track team. Months later, I was hospitalized and on suicide watch, and eventually diagnosed with
Tucson Roadrunners x MindReady
MindReady Announce Community Partnership with Tucson Roadrunners Tucson, Arizona - MindReady is pleased to announce a community partnership with the Tucson Roadrunners to support the mental performance of the athletes in their Jr. Roadrunners hockey program. MindReady is partnering with Tucson Roadrunners to provide mental performance coaching and education to
FC Tucson x MindReady
MindReady Announce Community Partnership with FC Tucson Tucson, Arizona - MindReady is pleased to announce a community partnership with FC Tucson to support the mental performance of its athletes. MindReady is partnering with FC Tucson to provide mental performance coaching and education to each of their athletes to further support
Pima Aztecs x MindReady
MindReady Announce Community Partnership with Pima Community College Tucson, Arizona - MindReady is pleased to announce a community partnership with Pima Community College to support the mental performance of its athletes. MindReady is partnering with Pima Community College to provide mental performance coaching and education to each of their athletic
Pando Pooling x MindReady
MindReady Announce Community Partnership with Pando Pooling Tucson, Arizona - MindReady is pleased to announce a community partnership with Pando Pooling to support the mental performance of its athletes. MindReady is partnering with Pando Pooling to provide mental health coaching and education to each of their athletes to further support
MindReady Guide to Visualization
The power of visualization is in no small part, a major tool that an athlete can use to assist their athletic performance. We can trick our brain into feeling like we've already been there before; visualization can be a great way to prepare for important moments. Instructions STEP 1 Start
Houston Dynamo Charities x MindReady
MindReady Announce Community Partnership With Houston Dynamo Charities Tucson, Arizona - MindReady is pleased to announce a community partnership with Houston Dynamo Charities to support mental performance initiatives in the Houston, Texas sports scene and their Futbolito In The City campaign. MindReady is partnering with Houston Dynamo Charities to provide
Here’s how resilience can help you cope with stress
When you’re stressed, you’ll likely do whatever it takes to feel more relaxed in the moment. But wouldn't it be nice if you had a way to help yourself before encountering stressful situations? This is where resilience comes in. When you build resilience, you can manage your stress
Don’t let me down: how to get over a fear of disappointing others
“I’m not mad; I’m disappointed.” This is one of the most devastating things you could hear from someone you love. Disappointment is somehow worse than outright anger. If someone is disappointed, it means they believe in you. And when you fail to live up to that standard, you’
How to rest in every area of your life (and why you need it)
Social media has proven to provide a variety of impacts on your physical and mental health. Here's what happens when you spend too much time on screens: * Increased feelings of anxiety, irritability, and uncertainty * Painful eye strain that can damage overall eye health * Problems concentrating and focusing on specific tasks
Dealing with difficulties pays dividends
We’ve all been there. You’ve really got to talk to your supervisor about scheduling yet another meeting after hours. You know your colleague should probably redo that project, but maybe it’s fine? Meetings with your clients have gotten dicey, but you can’t seem to address the