LG shares stories of resilience and perseverance from student athletes who have overcome mental health challenges to achieve success both on and off the field. Host Taylor Rooks, alongside panelists Antonia Bates, Coach Coquese Washington, and Dr. Pete J. Economou, dive into the importance of mental resilience in student-athletes.

Taylor Rooks Host & Moderator 

Antonia Bates Junior #4 G/F on Rutgers Scarlet Knights Women’s Basketball Team 

Coach Coquese Washington Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Rutgers (2022 - Present), WBCA Carol Eckman Integrity in Coaching Award (2023), Big Ten Coach of the Year (2012, 2013, 2014), WBCA Region 6 Coach of the Year (2012, 2013), WBCA National Coach of the Year Finalist (2012, 2013), BCA Female Coach of the Year (2011, 2013), Greater Flint Hall of Fame Inductee (2009), WBCA "Rising Star" Award Winner (2008), First President of WNBA Players Association (1999-2001)

Pete J. Economou, Ph.D. ABPP in Counseling Psychology, Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness - Sport Psychology at Rutgers University, Board-certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), Licensed psychologist (NJ, NY, PSYPACY), Author of Mindfulness Workbook for Beginners and Meditation Journal for Anxiety