Athlete Mindset

The Athlete Mindset podcast presents a conversation with a professional female soccer player, Luca Deza. In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW and Luca Deza discuss gratefulness/thankfulness, Luca’s journey to pro female soccer career, her company/agency – Divine Time, and things you can do to improve your health (physically, mentally and spiritually).

Conversation list:

• An offer to play in LaLiga for Sevilla FC
• Luca Dez received a two-day notice and was invited for tryouts – she bought a one-way ticket…
• Going through the pandemic as a college athlete made her feel uncertain. It was chaotic. But it also made her feel grateful to be able to play
• Injury in Sevilla FC – torn MCL
• Recovery was even harder because her family and friends were far away
• When you’re at your low point, you start to appreciate the little things more
• Pro footballers have a lot of spare time
• Her company Divine Time Agency helps female athletes financially, mentally, and societally
• Being a female soccer player is the complete opposite of being a male soccer player – mainly financially
• The goal of the Divine Time Agency is to create a community of women that think the same way, believe in the same mission, and all help each other move forward
• Advice for soon-to-be professional athletes: ask yourself why are you doing it. If you’re doing it for any reason other than loving the game – it’s not going to be worth it.
• Things you can do to take care of your health: 
  • physically – icing, stretching, eating healthy
  • mentally – journaling, listening to music, connecting with other people
  • spiritually – being thankful and grateful

Short Bio from Luca Deza:

TEAM: Granadilla Tenerife
POSITION: Defender
BIRTHDATE: 10/19/1998 (24)
NATIONALITY: United States

Luca is a 24-year-old professional footballer playing for Granadilla Tenerife (until recently Sevilla FC). Before moving to Spain she played for her university (UC Berkeley) in California.

She started playing football as soon as she could walk, at the age of two, and with a ball at her feet, she has watched the transformation and growth of herself as a football player but above that as a human being. It has been a dream of hers to play for La Liga in Spain from a very young age and it is an honor for her to have reached a point in her career where she can say she has done that, however, she strives to achieve much more.

Along with her passion for football, she also has a big interest in business (sports business specifically). She created her own sports marketing club at UC Berkeley that is still up and running today and recruiting over 150 student-athletes to join it in order to prepare them for a life outside of sports.

She is a first-generation US citizen as her parents are immigrants from Spain and Japan. She has three nationalities and is bilingual. Along with her passion for sports and business, she loves music and plays two instruments: guitar and piano.

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Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network. At KazSource, we love podcasts. In fact, we love building podcasts. Everything from development to production. Because of all that, we’re growing this one-of-a-kind podcast network. If you have a podcast or are looking to launch a new podcast — then we should talk. Connect with us on Twitter or Instagram.

This is the Athlete Mindset podcast. And it’s all about mental health in sports. Presented and produced by SportsE+. Part of the KazSource Podcast Network.

Athlete Mindset is hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii. Lisa Bonta Sumii is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach at the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of practitioners, who serve alongside her.

The Athlete Mindset podcast is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. 

I am Eric Kasimov, Founder of KazSource and the creator of SportsE+. We are hosting the Athlete Mindset podcast on this platform as I deeply believe these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.

Website worth a look:

• SportsE+
• KazCM Podcast Production
• KazSource Podcast Network
• AthMindset | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW

More content around Pro Soccer:

• AthMindset | Advancing Women’s Soccer with Dr. Missy Price of the USL
• AthMindset | Hugh Roberts | Athlete Activist and Professional Soccer Player

Connecting:

• Luca Deza: Twitter | Instagram | Tiktok | LinkedIn
• Divine Time Agency: LinkedIn
• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter
• SportsE+: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter
• Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this Athlete Mindset episode presented by SportsE+ titled, “Thankfulness = Success with Pro Soccer Player, Luca Deza”
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The Athlete Mindset podcast presents a conversation with student-athlete, Albert Urias. In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW and Albert Urias discuss “controlling your controllables”, the life of a wrestler in college, and mindset.

Conversation list:

• CSUB Wrestler, Bachelor’s Degree
• Mindset is crucial, and mental health is a huge component in sports and in life
• There’s still a stigma in talking about mental health
• Recommendations to shift your mindset – making conscious decisions to better oneself
• Practicing discipline is key to success – discipline can be defined as doing what you’re saying you’re going to do
• “Controlling your controllables” – let go of something you can’t control and focus on what you can!
• Set realistic goals
• Strive to be positive and uplifting to better your environment (colleagues, coworkers, etc.)
• A typical day of a collegiate athlete
• College athlete lifestyle requires a huge sacrifice, and how much you want it determines your success. How much you’re willing to sacrifice, how bad you want to be here, and why are you doing this are questions you need to ask yourself to achieve success

Short Bio from Albert Urias:

My name is Albert Urias, a student-athlete on the men’s wrestling team at CSUB. I am currently a redshirt Junior. This past season I placed 4th at the Pac-12 Championships. I also had the honor of being named Pac-12 Wrestler of the Week in February, along with being ranked as high as #31 in the country. My record was 25-14 on the year, and I am one of the team captains on the team. So far this season, I am 5-1 on the year.

Academically, I graduated this past spring with a 3.3 GPA and a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. I am currently in the teaching credential program with the intent of becoming a PE teacher. I have started teaching at a local high school in Bakersfield, while still training and competing.

Mindset is crucial to me, and mental health is a major component of my life.

About the host of Athlete Mindset:

Lisa Bonta Sumii is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach at the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of practitioners, who serve alongside her.

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Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network. At KazSource, we love podcasts. In fact, we love building podcasts. Everything from development to production. Because of all that, we’re growing this one-of-a-kind podcast network. If you have a podcast or are looking to launch a new podcast — then we should talk. Connect with us on Twitter or Instagram.

This is the Athlete Mindset podcast. And it’s all about mental health in sports. Presented and produced by SportsE+. Part of the KazSource Podcast Network.

Athlete Mindset is hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii. Lisa Bonta Sumii is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach at the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of practitioners, who serve alongside her.

The Athlete Mindset podcast is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. 

I am Eric Kasimov, Founder of KazSource and the creator of SportsE+. We are hosting the Athlete Mindset podcast on this platform as I deeply believe these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.

Website worth a look:

• SportsE+
• KazCM Podcast Production
• KazSource Podcast Network
• AthMindset | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW

More content around Collegiate Athletes:

• AthMindset | Savanah Whatley Opens Up About Mental Health in Life and Softball
• AthMindset | Sydney Supple | Empowering Women and Northwestern Softball

Connecting:

• CSUB Wrestling: Twitter | Instagram | Website
• Albert Urias: Official CSUB Profile
• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter
• SportsE+: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter
• Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this Athlete Mindset episode presented by SportsE+ titled, “The Life of a Collegiate Wrestler with CSUB Student-Athlete, Albert Urias”
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• Spotify
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• Check out more from our content platform: SportsE+ | a digital media sports brand and production team

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The Athlete Mindset podcast presents a conversation with the owner of Fearless & Capable, Candice Fabry. In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW and Candice discuss the horrifying abuse in the NWSL, suppressed abuse, victim blaming, and being a survivor of abuse. Also discussed is what Candice is doing to help athletes through her female-led and inspired sport career mentorship program.

Stop Being Silent!

Candice Fabry, Owner Fearless & Capable, LLC

Candice Fabry is the owner of Fearless & Capable, a female-led mentorship program.

This program supports women working in the sports industry with mentoring that attracts and retains more women in the industry, and promotes females developing into leaders within the sport. Candice has been coaching soccer for over 15 years across varying levels within the game and Midwest region. Currently, Candice is serving as the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Ottawa University and the Associate Head Coach of the KC Courage Women’s team in the UWS. She is also an ODP coach for the state of Kansas and the Midwest Region. Additionally, Candice is a US Soccer Grassroots Instructor and has enjoyed the opportunities to host both coed and all-female courses in Kansas, Iowa, and Illinois. A native of Naperville, Illinois and former collegiate player at the University of Toledo, Candice resides in Kansas City with her husband and two children.

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Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network. At KazSource, we love podcasts. In fact, we love building podcasts. Everything from development to production. Because of all that, we’re growing this one-of-a-kind podcast network. If you have a podcast or are looking to launch a new podcast then we should talk. Connect with us on Twitter or Instagram.

This is the Athlete Mindset podcast. And it’s all about mental health in sports. Presented and produced by SportsE+. Part of the KazSource Podcast Network.

Athlete Mindset is hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii. Lisa Bonta Sumii is a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful, and professional levels. She is the first-ever Mental Health & Performance Coach at the Oakland Roots SC, a men’s professional soccer team, in the USL. Lisa is the Founder & CEO of AthMindset, a diverse team of practitioners, who serve alongside her.

The Athlete Mindset podcast is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. 

I am Eric Kasimov, Founder of KazSource and the creator of SportsE+. We are hosting the Athlete Mindset podcast on this platform as I deeply believe these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.

Website worth a look:

• SportsE+
• KazCM Podcast Production
• KazSource Podcast Network
• AthMindset | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW

More content around the core message of stop being silent:

• Sydney Supple | Empowering Women and Northwestern Softball
• Savanah Whatley Opens Up About Mental Health in Life and Softball
• What Can U6 Girls Softball Teach Us in Business

Connecting:

• Candice Fabry: Twitter | LinkedIn
• Fearless & Capable: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter
• AthMindset: website
• SportsE+: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter
• Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this Athlete Mindset episode presented by SportsE+ titled, “Be Brave, Be Courageous, and Stop Being Silent with Fearless & Capable Owner, Candice Fabry”
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• Spotify
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The Women’s Coaching Alliance mission is to grow the number of women coaching youth sports. The Founder of the Women’s Coaching Alliance, Pam Baker, chats with Lisa Bonta Sumii in this Athlete Mindset episode.

The Women’s Coaching Alliance beginnings:

Doug Friedman, who was a Burlingame resident and long-time coach for his daughters, passed away in August 2020. Doug benefited from both playing and coaching sports, and as an advocate of the women around him, encouraged women to join him to coach and lead. In his memory, his wife Pam Baker and her daughters created the vision to build on his legacy and grow the number of awesome women coaches and leaders who positively impact kids for life.

Pam Baker is the founder of the Women’s Coaching Alliance (WCA). The WCA’s mission is to grow the number of women coaching youth sports by connecting female athletes with coaching opportunities, development, mentorship, and preparing them to be great leaders within and outside of sports. As mentioned above, the Women’s Coaching Alliance was created in honor of Pam’s late husband, a dedicated dad, and coach committed to giving every kid the opportunity to learn invaluable life lessons through sport and get a great coach whose positive influence impacts them for life.

Pam brings deep leadership and startup experience across multiple functional areas. Her career started at Johnson & Johnson and Genentech leading cross-functional launch, sales, marketing, reimbursement, and consulting teams, and creating the needed infrastructure for organizational success. She led commercial teams at Omada Health and healthcare consulting teams at Charles River Associates. Pam was the founder of Journeous, dedicated to empowering young adults to make career decisions that fit. 

Pam holds an MBA from Thunderbird and a BA in Political Science and Asian Studies from Northwestern University. She’s a mom of twin teenage daughters and a sought-after mentor, leader, and speaker.

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Athlete Mindset is part of the KazSource Podcast Network. At KazSource, we love podcasts. In fact, we love building podcasts. Everything from development to production. Because of all that, we’re growing this one-of-a-kind podcast network. If you have a podcast or are looking to launch a new podcast then we should talk. Connect with us on Twitter or Instagram.

This is the Athlete Mindset podcast. And it’s all about mental health in sports. Presented and produced by SportsE+. Part of the KazSource Podcast Network.

Athlete Mindset is hosted by Lisa Bonta Sumii. Lisa is a therapist and mental performance consultant to high-performing athletes at the youth collegiate and professional levels. Lisa also works with teams, coaches, and other members of the sports ecosystem.

The Athlete Mindset podcast is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. 

I am Eric Kasimov, Founder of KazSource and the creator of SportsE+. We are hosting the Athlete Mindset podcast on this platform as I deeply believe these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.

Website worth a look:

• SportsE+
• KazCM Podcast Production
• KazSource Podcast Network
• AthMindset | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW

More content around women’s sports:

• Sydney Supple | Empowering Women and Northwestern Softball
• Savanah Whatley Opens Up About Mental Health in Life and Softball
• What Can U6 Girls Softball Teach Us in Business

Connecting:

• Pam Baker: Twitter | LinkedIn
• Women’s Coaching Alliance: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter
• SportsE+: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter
• Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this Athlete Mindset episode presented by SportsE+ titled, “Women’s Coaching Alliance with WCA Founder, Pam Baker”
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• Spotify
• Beat Provided By freebeats.io | Produced By White Hot
• Check out more from our content platform: SportsE+ | a digital media sports brand and production team

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“Creating a platform where females feel empowered.” -Sydney Supple

Sydney is a rising senior at Northwestern University. Born and raised in Oshkosh, WI. Three-time Gatorade Player of the Year for Wisconsin and State Champion her senior year. She committed to Northwestern in 8th grade and she is a pitcher, first baseman, and designated hitter for the Northwestern Wildcats. This past year (21-22), Northwestern won the Big Ten Conference and beat Arizona State in the Super Regionals to make it to the Women’s College World Series where she started as the DH…

and that is where this conversation jumps off from–the experience of playing in the Women’s College World Series!

Lisa Bonta-Sumii, LCSW, CSW shares space with Sydney Supple in this episode — they discuss:

– 2022 Women’s College World Series 

– Journalism major

– Softball teaches life lessons

– Chemistry, relationships, and culture

– “Ride the bus together”

– The future of softball

– Athlete mental health in softball

– Dealing with injury

– Belief in yourself

– Give in to the game

– Be a strong women

– Northwestern softball coach | Kate Drohan

– Northwestern University

photos courtesy of Sydney Supple, Northwestern Wildcats Softball Player

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This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. And it’s all about mental health in sports.

From Lisa: I’m Lisa Bonta Sumii and this is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. This podcast series is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. 

Eric Kasimov of SportsEpreneur is generously hosting the AthMindset Podcast Series on his platform as he deeply believes that these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.

This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. SportsEpreneur — the content platform where sports, entrepreneurship, and mental health collide! If you are looking to start a podcast or create original content, you have to talk with the team at SportsEpreneur. I work with them and I vouch for them. It’s that simple. Go to SportsE.io to learn more. 

Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

Website worth a look:

• SportsEpreneur
• KazCM Podcast Production
• AthMindset | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW
• Northwestern Wildcats Player Page

More content around softball:

• Keep Showing Up, Like Chloe
• AthMindset | Savanah Whatley Opens Up About Mental Health in Life and Softball
• AthMindset | Black Representation and Visibility in Softball with Zoe Conley
• What Can U6 Girls Softball Teach Us in Business

Connecting:

• Sydney Supple: Website | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter
• Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn
• SportsEpreneur: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this AthMindset Podcast Series episode on SportsEpreneur titled, “Sydney Supple | Empowering Women and Northwestern Softball”.
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“Be in the space”. – Dr. Missy Price, Ph.D.

Missy is making an impact on the game of soccer as the USL’s Vice President of Women’s Soccer.

Missy Price will lead on-field initiatives for the USL’s youth-to-pro women’s pathway. She will also support USL Super League and W League Clubs in structuring their technical departments. (source: USL)

More about Dr. Missy Price:

Twitter

LinkedIn

USL website

Feature on SportsEngine: “Missy Price Aims to Level Professional Playing Field in Soccer For Women”

Lisa Bonta-Sumii, LCSW, CSW shares space with Dr. Missy Price, Ph.D. in this AthMindset episode — they discuss advancing women’s soccer, the USL, player development on and off the field, athlete mental health, working towards a healthy team culture, being a good listener, equality, pride, and more.

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This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. And it’s all about mental health in sports.

From Lisa: I’m Lisa Bonta Sumii and this is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. This podcast series is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. 

Eric Kasimov of SportsEpreneur is generously hosting the AthMindset Podcast Series on his platform as he deeply believes that these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.

This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. SportsEpreneur — the content platform where sports, entrepreneurship, and mental health collide! If you are looking to start a podcast or create original content, you have to talk with the team at SportsEpreneur. I work with them and I vouch for them. It’s that simple. Go to SportsE.io to learn more. 

Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

Website worth a look:

• SportsEpreneur
• KazCM Podcast Production
• AthMindset | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW

More content around women’s soccer:

• AthMindset | More Than An Athlete Stories with Dania Cabello
• AthMindset | Yale Women’s Soccer with Mia Grillo and Reina Bonta | + Student-Athletes & Mental Health
• AthMindset | Alexis Catt and the Untold Stories in Fútbol

Connecting:

• Dr. Missy Price: LinkedIn | Twitter
• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter
• Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn
• SportsEpreneur: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this AthMindset Podcast Series episode on SportsEpreneur, “Advancing Women’s Soccer with Dr. Missy Price of the USL”.
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.
• Check out more from our content platform: SportsEpreneur. The platform where sports and entrepreneurship and now mental health collide!

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Mike Moore is breaking through trauma to serve others as a former NFL Player, Kansas State graduate, and K-State Wildcat player.

More about Mike Moore:

Founder: We L;ving

TEDx speaker: Breaking Through Trauma While Serving Others | TEDxWilmington

Kansas State: Family on His Mind

NFL: Fighting for roster spot

Lisa Bonta-Sumii, LCSW, CSW shares space with Mike Moore in this episode — they discuss breaking through trauma to serve others.

From Mike: “Being naive to the system led me into darkness, but it also created the man that I am today. I’m nothing more than a vessel doing the highest work. Image of Mike More by @irambowman.”

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This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. And it’s all about mental health in sports.

From Lisa: I’m Lisa Bonta Sumii and this is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. This podcast series is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. 

Eric Kasimov of SportsEpreneur is generously hosting the AthMindset Podcast Series on his platform as he deeply believes that these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.

This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. SportsEpreneur — the content platform where sports, entrepreneurship, and mental health collide! If you are looking to start a podcast or create original content, you have to talk with the team at SportsEpreneur. I work with them and I vouch for them. It’s that simple. Go to SportsE.io to learn more. 

Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

Website worth a look:

• SportsEpreneur
• KazCM Podcast Production
• AthMindset | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW
• Kansas State Wildcats Football

More content related to the NFL:

• SE70 | AJ Vaynerchuk and Michael Lombardi | Inside the Business of the NFL
• AthMindset | Reggie Walker on the Game Within the Game
• AthMindset | NFLPA Director of Player Wellness | Amber Cargill, PsyD
• Gary Brackett & David West | Locker Room to Board Room

Connecting:

• Mike Moore: Instagram
• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter
• Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn
• SportsEpreneur: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this AthMindset Podcast Series episode on SportsEpreneur titled, “Breaking Through Trauma to Serve Others with Mike Moore”.
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.
• Check out more from our content platform: SportsEpreneur. The platform where sports and entrepreneurship and now mental health collide!

Eric Kasimov

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From significant injury as a soccer goalkeeper > to noticing a lack of resources > to leading the athlete mental health team for Team USA. And so much work and stories in between it all.

Senior Director of Psychological Services at USOPC and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Denver, Dr. Jessica Bartley chats with Lisa Bonta-Sumii, LCSW, CSW in this episode about athlete mental health for Team USA.

Dr. Jessica Bartley is the director of mental health for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Jessica focuses her efforts on building the organization’s commitment to supporting athletes holistically. Jessica Bartley is responsible for the development and implementation of mental health services and programming for Team USA.

Jessica has a decade-plus of work in the mental health space. She collaborates closely with the USOPC’s sport psychology team and internal mental health working group as she leads the management of mental health crisis, and the development and execution of mental health emergency action plans for Team USA athletes.

Prior to joining the USOPC, Jessica spent nearly eight years at the University of Denver in roles as a clinical assistant professor in the sport and performance psychology program, as well as a behavioral health consultant and staff psychologist. Prior to the University of Denver, she worked as a clinical psychologist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A licensed psychologist and licensed clinical social worker in the state of Colorado, Bartley is also a certified mental performance consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. (source: TeamUSA.org)

Questions/Topics explored in this conversation with Dr. Jessica Bartley:

– You have been recently promoted to the Senior Director of Psychological Services at the USOPC. Prior to that you held the position of the Director of Mental Health Services for the past 2 years. What brought on the creation of these roles? How do these 2 roles differ?

– What informs your interest in this work?

– The 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, highlighted athletes like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka speaking up about their own mental health. How do you feel that these athletes sharing their personal stories impacts athlete mental health awareness?

– There are other Olympians who don’t have the kind of platform or visibility that Biles and Osaka have. What kinds of mental health experiences have you seen by the athletes that reach out to you for services?

– In recent months, you attended the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing. What was your experience like being there in the bubble? What were some of the mental health needs of the athletes that you and your team served?

– What action steps are essential to take to continue to address the mental health needs of Olympic and Paralympic athletes?

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This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. And it’s all about mental health in sports.

From Lisa: I’m Lisa Bonta Sumii and this is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. This podcast series is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. 

Eric Kasimov of SportsEpreneur is generously hosting the AthMindset Podcast Series on his platform as he deeply believes that these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.

This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. SportsEpreneur — the content platform where sports, entrepreneurship, and mental health collide! If you are looking to start a podcast or create original content, you have to talk with the team at SportsEpreneur. I work with them and I vouch for them. It’s that simple. Go to SportsE.io to learn more. 

Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

Website worth a look:

• SportsEpreneur
• KazCM Podcast Production
• AthMindset | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW
• Team USA

More content on Team USA

• AthMindset | World-Class Sprinter Curtis Mitchell
• SE44 | Making a Splash with USA Olympic Gold Medalist, Cullen Jones (Part 1)
• SE45 | The Olympian Mindset with Swimmer, Cullen Jones (Part 2)
• Normalizing Mental Health in Sports with Lisa Bonta Sumii

Connecting:

• Jessica Bartley: LinkedIn
• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter
• Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn
• SportsEpreneur: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this AthMindset Podcast Series episode on SportsEpreneur titled, “Dr. Jessica Bartley | Director of Mental Health for Team USA”.
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.
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Eric Kasimov

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“I care about being a better person.” – Josh Beauregard-Bell

NBA Agent, Josh Beauregard-Bell chats with Lisa Bonta-Sumii, LCSW, CSW in this episode about the life of an NBA agent.

So often, the public assumes that sports agents are in it for all the wrong reasons. But then you hear a conversation like this–and remember, there are great people in this line of work doing good for others. Josh’s humility, work ethic, and character shine through. This episode is all about the life of an NBA agent — with Josh Beauregard-Bell.

Josh is a sports agent within the Basketball Division of Octagon Sports. Josh assists in the management of some of the top NBA players, as well as some athletes who play professionally overseas. Players represented by Octagon Basketball include Steph Curry and Bam Adebayo.

Josh holds a B.A. degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He even started the Black Business Association during his time at UCSB.

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This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. And it’s all about mental health in sports.

From Lisa: I’m Lisa Bonta Sumii and this is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. This podcast series is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. 

Eric Kasimov of SportsEpreneur is generously hosting the AthMindset Podcast Series on his platform as he deeply believes that these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.

This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. SportsEpreneur — the content platform where sports, entrepreneurship, and mental health collide! If you are looking to start a podcast or create original content, you have to talk with the team at SportsEpreneur. I work with them and I vouch for them. It’s that simple. Go to SportsE.io to learn more. 

Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

Websites worth a look:

• SportsEpreneur
• KazCM Podcast Production
• AthMindset | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW

More content around basketball:

• Gary Brackett & David West | Locker Room to Board Room
• ClutchTimeout | Thad Matta | Championship Culture Stories
• SE06 | Marcus Fizer | A Basketball Journey

Connecting:

• Josh Beauregard-Bell: LinkedIn | Twitter
• Octogan Basketball: Website | Twitter
• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter
• Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn
• SportsEpreneur: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this AthMindset Podcast Series episode on SportsEpreneur titled, “The Life of an NBA Agent with Josh Beauregard-Bell”.
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.
• Check out more from our content platform: SportsEpreneur. The platform where sports and entrepreneurship and now mental health collide!

Eric Kasimov

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“A mental health diagnosis is not a death sentence”. This episode is about de-stigmatizing mental health challenges and prioritizing conversations around them.

In this episode, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW is joined by a trailblazer in her field, Maya McClendon. Maya works as a mental health and sustainability advocate. Maya was a highly decorated volleyball player at Arizona State University and the University of Louisville. She studied pre-med and psychology. In 2021 she founded The Timeout App. Timeout as Maya says is the future of mental health care delivery for athletes. Maya and Lisa have an impactful and candid conversation about mental health and the “practice of positivity” despite the stigmas that surround it.

Episode topics

• It takes courage to open up and shed light on mental health struggles.
• Community support and connection through mental heath struggles are critical.
• “Storytelling” is the first step toward mental wellness.
• “You can’t spell listen without silent.”
• Coaches should be mental health allies for their student-athletes.
• The ideas and thoughts of black, indigenous, and people of color should be prioritized and fairly represented.
• Emotional intelligence is developed and is an important factor in mental wellness.
• “Diagnosis is not a death sentence.”
• Learning how to shift roles within a team while still adding value to the team
• Bridging the gap between the older and younger generations when it comes to understanding and relating to mental health
• Suicide awareness and prevention
• Support and outreach in the BIPOC community
• Being aware of “veering from a state of wellness to illness.”
• Physical vs. mental health

Key Episode Moment (timestamp)

30:03-32:59 – Maya talks about self-care and the “day-to-day discipline” it takes to manage her mental well-being. She is an example of the fact that high-functioning people can still struggle with mental health. She details the daily practices that help her in maintaining wellness. This includes taking medication, addressing the true issues at hand, emotional intelligence, and putting mental and physical health on the same playing field.

More about Maya McClendon

Maya McClendon is a mental health and sustainability advocate based in Louisville, Kentucky. Maya McClendon was a highly decorated volleyball player at Arizona State University and the University of Louisville. Among her accolades, were AAC Freshman of the Year, ACC All-American, AAC Conference Champion, and ACC Conference Champion. She was also nominated as 2013 Under Armour All-American and was chosen to represent the USA Junior National team in the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation Tournament in Nicaragua. In college, she studied Pre Medicine-psychology and graduated in 2017 before working at the University of Louisville Hospital and shadowing various specialties within the medical field. In January 2019, Maya founded the Sports Metaphor, LCC and participated in speaking engagements for the PAC12, the Green Sports Alliance, as well as various youth programs about holistic health and wellness related to sports. In 2021, she founded the Timeout App a digital health and wellness platform for athletes and sports organizations.

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This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. And it’s all about mental health in sports.

From Lisa: I’m Lisa Bonta Sumii and this is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. This podcast series is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. 

Eric Kasimov of SportsEpreneur is generously hosting the AthMindset Podcast Series on his platform as he deeply believes that these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.

This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. SportsEpreneur — the content platform where sports, entrepreneurship, and mental health collide! If you are looking to start a podcast or create original content, you have to talk with the team at SportsEpreneur. I work with them and I vouch for them. It’s that simple. Go to SportsE.io to learn more. 

Are you an athlete or entrepreneur looking to create content? Learn More.

Website worth a look:

• SportsEpreneur
• KazCM Podcast Production
• AthMindset | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW
• The Timeout App

More content on volleyball and athlete mental health:

• Patience Learned at a Girls Volleyball Practice in Charlotte
• SE40 | Event + Response = Outcome with Tim Kight (E+R=O) | A Podcast Discussion
• AthMindset | Black Representation and Visibility in Softball with Zoe Conley

Connecting:

• Maya McClendon: LinkedIn
• Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter
• Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn
• SportsEpreneur: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

That’s a wrap:

• Thank you for listening to this AthMindset Podcast Series episode on SportsEpreneur titled, “The Timeout App and Athlete Mental Health with Maya McClendon”.
• Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts
• Follow this podcast on Spotify
• Intro Music, “escape” was provided by Pluto Tracks.
• Check out more from our content platform: SportsEpreneur. The platform where sports and entrepreneurship and now mental health collide!

Eric Kasimov

The post AthMindset | The Timeout App and Athlete Mental Health with Maya McClendon appeared first on SportsEpreneur.