It’s time to reduce the stigma around mental health. For mental health awareness month, I wanted to share a few resources that can help you and your athlete navigate this part of the game that doesn’t get enough attention.

Episodes Mentioned/Resources

Dr. Chris Carr - Green Bay Packers Director of Performance Psychology: Building Mental Toughness - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HNjESlTarC1OwWS3D4P93?si=glEvzMVWSxuAZ2wS6Fh2nQ 

OU Coaches + Mental Health Panel - https://twitter.com/GassoPatty/status/1521509233539354625?s=20&t=tNugbIVANRShtvK9TPu7yg 

How to be your biggest critic AND your biggest fan with Phillies Mental Performance Coach Hannah Huesman - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VFEuTXb8FOn6WtktExOF5?si=b88019be038a47f2 

The time I hated softball - https://open.spotify.com/episode/38XUsHZZ6PIqxIt5FpOFei?si=c68462a2e6e24deb 

Mary Murray: Building team culture and prioritizing mental health - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wQ7biE4uT7kN5Z8dJyztl?si=1cfa62a5c960469b 

Part 1 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6G87B9HGd0TNooRJhnrI0n?si=329eb5edb6ab41d5 

Am I too hard on my athlete? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KL5DcAzyAIdWB7S2YfVFA?si=42826c06c2754d87 

Morgan Stuart - Master the art of knowing yourself - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VfaZ6m5jks18rVrG0bbB9?si=665a6ffd4b954444 

How to create a “mental edge” with Fearless Fastpitch Founder Amanda Schaefer - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0avRQ5LE1gPHpu2LParz6X?si=ceea2ecf76f54fc4 

Chloe Maleski: The importance of mindfulness and strength training - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4puWaQDbpLt6LklgjSsv8S?si=8a709f602c794938