In an effort to critically analyze the overlooked impact of mental health in sport, we speak with Cal State East Bay Division 2 athletes Delia Moore and Jordan Smith and bring back mental performance coach Lisa Bonta Sumii. In this impactful episode, all 3 guests speak about their why in pursuing athletics or a mental health in sport profession. We also dive into what it means to be a student-athlete, while balancing the pressure to perform, academically and physically among other commitments and how to seek out help when needed.

Thank you so much for listening in on this important conversation. Below, I have listed some resources. In terms of action steps, you can look to meditation for emotion regulation, journaling to slow down and reflect, or a self-care checklist. It is also helpful to regularly speak with a trusted mentor, know your campus resources if you are a student, set routines, and monitor your self-talk. As Lisa states, you are enough, period.

You can connect with our guests:

Delia Moore can be found on Instagram @ d_moore_11

Jordan Smith is also on Instagram @ jordan.smith_18

Lisa Bonta Sumii is on Instagram @ lisa_bontasumii and @ athmindset.io

There is a recent article on the work that Lisa does in her role as Mental Performance Coach, on the Technical Team of the Oakland Roots https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1267180

Lisa Bonta Sumii is the CEO & Founder of AthMindset®, a diverse team of sport psychology professionals, promoting the mental health of youth, collegiate, Olympic-hopeful and professional athletes. https://www.athmindset.io/

Lisa’s podcast, Athlete Mindset, can be found anywhere you listen to your podcasts. She hosts conversations with athletes, former athletes, and anyone in the sport ecosystem, on their stories and takes on mental health in sports. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athlete-mindset/id1643948698

Some Resources:

You can get involved with the organization that backs this podcast, by visiting the Center for Sport and Social Justice’s website: www.csueastbay.edu/cssj

988 is the mental health support phone and text line option. You don’t have to be in crisis to use it!

Online mental health screenings can be accessed here: www.helpyourselfhelpothers.org/

CSUEB counseling services can be found at https://www.csueastbay.edu/shcs/

Guided meditations: https://plumvillage.app/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAybaRBhDtARIsAIEG3kn9ERoee2jzvWj6c5z2v-l2hYOYgMEUcRaGLSaDkZOgBmGjeTqPLGEaAj7VEALw_wcB

People/ Organizations/ Podcasts to Check Out:

The Oakland Roots is special and one key aspect in creating their enriched environment is Nurtured Roots, in supporting and developing athletes on and off the field: www.oaklandrootssc.com/nurtured-roots/

If you’d like to check out the Oakland Roots: https://www.oaklandrootssc.com/

Check out Project 510 for the development program for youth soccer players aspiring to play professionally: https://www.oaklandrootssc.com/project-510/

Stay tuned for the purpose-driven women’s professional soccer team that Lisa mentioned: https://www.oaklandsoulsc.com/

Drew Robinson shares his story as a suicide survivor and professional baseball player: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/30800732/san-francisco-giants-outfielder-drew-robinson-remarkable-second-act

Drew Robinson retires from his athletic career and becomes a mental health advocate for the NY Giants: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31829440/drew-robinson-retiring-player-join-san-francisco-giants-front-office