LG Transparent Conversations

LG brings host, Taylor Rooks, and panelists Ryan Murphy, Danielle Slaton, and Dr. Riley Gee together to dive into the vital importance of finding equilibrium in the lives of collegiate athletes, as they explore how managing sports, academics, and personal well-being plays a key role in positive mental and physical health. The episode will provide listeners and viewers a play-book of best practices they can implement to achieve a better life lived. 

Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator 

Ryan Murphy USA Olympic Swimmer, 4x Olympic Gold Medalist UC Berkely Swim and Dive Team Alumni

Danielle Slaton Co-founder of Bay FC, Soccer Analyst Olympic Medalist, Former U.S. Women's National Team member and Santa Clara Broncos Captain

Dr. Riley Gee Assistant Athletic Director of Counseling and Sport Psychology at Santa Clara University, Former D1 volleyball player at UC Irvine

LG brings host, Taylor Rooks, and panelists Ryan Murphy, Danielle Slaton, and Dr. Riley Gee together to dive into the vital importance of finding equilibrium in the lives of collegiate athletes, as they explore how managing sports, academics, and personal well-being plays a key role in positive mental and physical health. The episode will provide listeners and viewers a play-book of best practices they can implement to achieve a better life lived. 

Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator 

Ryan Murphy USA Olympic Swimmer, 4x Olympic Gold Medalist UC Berkely Swim and Dive Team Alumni

Danielle Slaton Co-founder of Bay FC, Soccer Analyst Olympic Medalist, Former U.S. Women's National Team member and Santa Clara Broncos Captain

Dr. Riley Gee Assistant Athletic Director of Counseling and Sport Psychology at Santa Clara University, Former D1 volleyball player at UC Irvine

LG brings host,Taylor Rooks, and panelists Kenny Anderson, Michael Ashley, and Jerry Stackhouse together for an intergenerational discussion around their experiences of being Black collegiate athletes. This episode will explore the intersection of identity and athletics while showcasing the positive power community has on mental health, giving listeners an intimate front row seat to the additional pressures and cultural behaviors of the Black community within the sport area.

Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator 

Kenny Anderson Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Fisk University, Former NBA All-Star

Michael Ashley Fisk Bulldogs, #13

Jerry Stackhouse Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Vanderbilt University, Former Two-Time NBA All-Star

LG brings host,Taylor Rooks, and panelists Kenny Anderson, Michael Ashley, and Jerry Stackhouse together for an intergenerational discussion around their experiences of being Black collegiate athletes. This episode will explore the intersection of identity and athletics while showcasing the positive power community has on mental health, giving listeners an intimate front row seat to the additional pressures and cultural behaviors of the Black community within the sport area.

Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator 

Kenny Anderson Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Fisk University

Former NBA All-Star

Michael Ashley Fisk Bulldogs, #13

Jerry Stackhouse Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Vanderbilt University, Former Two-Time NBA All-Star

Sixty-eight teams enter the NCAA Tournament, but only one walks away victorious. With 99% of the field heading home without a trophy, how do athletes and teams cope with defeat? In this episode of LG Transparent Conversations series, The Next Chapter discusses how the road home from the Big Dance ® can be a pivotal, even defining, moment for many student-athletes. Prim Siripipat and the panel explores the letdown athletes experience following the postseason and how the complicated feelings/emotions can influence the return to normal activities.

Meet the Panelists

Dr. Brian Hainline Chief Medical Officer, NCAA  

The NCAA’s first Chief Medical Officer oversees the NCAA Sport Science Institute, a national center of excellence whose mission is to promote and develop safety, excellence, and wellness in college student-athletes, and to foster life-long physical and mental development.

Dr. Corey Yeager PhD, LMFT, Researcher, Activist, Author, and Detroit Pistons Life Coach 

Dr. Yeager is a researcher, activist. author, therapist, and the Detroit Pistons’ Life Coach. Outside of the NBA, some of his clients include The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), The Smithsonian Institute, The Gersh Agency, and Lola Red.

The Final Four® is the ultimate stage for college basketball. In this episode of the LG Transparent Conversations series, we talk about the mental roadmap and challenges athletes face as they work their way to the elite stage. Expectations, pressure, media coverage, achieving peak performance, and even coping with injuries – Prim Siripipat and the panelists discuss the intricacies of the postseason and how it can affect the athlete and team in various ways.

Meet the Panelists

Lisa Bonta Sumii – LCSW, CSW, Psychotherapist and Mental Performance Consultant

Lisa is a sport psychology professional, entrepreneur, content creator, Tedx and international speaker, as well as a podcast host. She utilizes her training as a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to positively impact the athlete mental health space at the professional, collegiate, Olympic, and youth levels. As the CEO & Founder of AthMindset®, she deepens her purpose in the professional development of future sport psychology professionals. 

Trayce Jackson-Davis – Indiana Hoosiers, #23 Forward, Senior

Trayce Jackson Davis is an All-American senior playing for the Indiana University Hoosiers, and a national player of the year candidate.

Jarace Walker – Houston Cougars, #25 Forward, Freshman

Jarace Walker is a freshman playing for the Houston Cougars of the American Athletic Conference. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 high school class. He’s ranked as the #1 power forward nationally by ESPN.

Prim and guests will discuss athletes’ mental health beyond the game, season and career, including the lasting effects, loss of identity and continued care for mental health.

Meet the Panelists

Dr. William Parham Professor, Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles; Director of Mental Health and Wellness Program (NBPA), Member of the Mental Health and Wellness Task Force for the United States Olympic Committee  

Tairia Flowers Head Coach for LMU Softball, Olympic Gold Medalist

Betsi Flint Former Former Asst. Coach for LMU Volleyball; Former LMU student-athlete and Olympic Beach Volleyball hopeful

In this episode, Prim and guests will discuss athletes’ mental health beyond the game, season and career, including the lasting effects, loss of identity and continued care for mental health.

Meet the Panelists

Dr. William Parham Professor, Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles; Director of Mental Health and Wellness Program (NBPA), Member of the Mental Health and Wellness Task Force for the United States Olympic Committee  

Tairia Flowers Head Coach for LMU Softball, Olympic Gold Medalist

Betsi Flint Former Asst. Coach for LMU Volleyball; Former LMU student-athlete and Olympic Beach Volleyball hopeful

In this episode, Prim is joined by Olympic Gold Medalist and NCAA Champion Fencer from Notre Dame, Lee Kiefer, her long time, highly decorated Head Coach, Guiorgie “Gia” Kvaratskhelia and Doctor of Psychiatry-Mother, Teresa Kiefer for an in-depth discussion on support systems as they relate to mental health.

Meet the Panelists

Lee Kiefer Olympic Gold Medal Fencer, NCAA Champion and Notre Dame Alum 

Teresa Kiefer Doctor of Psychiatry, Mother of Lee Kiefer

Guiorgie “Gia” Kvaratskhelia Notre Dame Fencing Head Coach (‘14 - Present) 6x ACC Coach of the Year, 18 NCAA Individual Champions Notre Dame Head Fencing Coach four-time NCAA Championship winner (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022)

In this episode, Prim is joined by Olympic Gold Medalist and NCAA Champion Fencer from Notre Dame, Lee Kiefer, her long time, highly decorated Head Coach, Guiorgie “Gia” Kvaratskhelia and Doctor of Psychiatry-Mother, Teresa Kiefer for an in-depth discussion on support systems as they relate to mental health.

Meet the Panelists

Lee Kiefer Olympic Gold Medal Fencer, NCAA Champion and Notre Dame Alum 

Teresa Kiefer Doctor of Psychiatry, Mother of Lee Kiefer

Guiorgie “Gia” Kvaratskhelia Notre Dame Fencing Head Coach (‘14 - Present) 6x ACC Coach of the Year, 18 NCAA Individual Champions Notre Dame Head Fencing Coach four-time NCAA Championship winner (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022)