“College has been a journey of ups and downs that the Lord used to reveal truth to me in a series of hard lessons… Transferring during my sophomore year, adapting, and transitioning through the pandemic and then moving across the country to a new school kept me in a constant state of adjustment and pulled me out of my comfort zone. As I approach the end, here are some things I've learned.”
Read MoreAfter several compounding injuries, Maggie Yankovich had no choice to medically retire from her collegiate track and field team. How did she make it through that process? Read her story here!
Read MoreCreighton University volleyball player, Kiara Reinhardt, shares her story of how a back injury sidelined her, caused her to isolate and struggle with depression, and yet taught her that she was strongest when she embraced her weakness. We don’t have to hide our weakness, but rather rest in God’s strength. Read her story here!
Read MoreIn honor of tragedies within the student-athlete community over the last year, it feels important and needed to create space for a conversation surrounding how athletes can tangibly support and serve teammates in the midst of their mental health difficulties. Here Amanda Dahlman explains 12 practical ways we can help to support our teammates who are struggling in their mental health.
Read MoreSkylar Emert is in the midst of recovery from a career changing injury playing college volleyball at Messiah University. Here she shares with us how her mental health has been affected by this injury and how her faith in Jesus has given her the hope and resilience she has needed to face this challenge.
Read MoreWhile struggling with anxiety as a college volleyball player and student, Amanda Dahlman’s purpose in life became clear! Read her story of coming to California for an internship, going through her own journey of therapy and healing, all culminating in her discovering what she wants to do with her vocational life.
Read More“This past season taught me that in seasons of waiting, God’s presence will give you the peace and strength you need for Him to take you to another level spiritually,” says professional track athlete Shayna Yon. After graduating from LSU and pursuing her professional track career, Shayna found herself in the middle of a pandemic, with all of her plans and hopes put on pause. Although this was a really difficult time, it was also when she grew more spiritually than ever. Read her story here!
Read More“I didn’t have a plan. I didn’t know what I was going to do, I didn’t see a path- but God did.” Lee University soccer alumni, Laila Dilts, saw God’s hand in her college soccer story from the beginning to the end. Whether it was in the recruiting process, or her decision to step away from the game, God was guiding her every step. Read Laila’s tips on how to discern God’s leading.
Read MoreKatia Spada of “Spada Strong Nutrition” is a registered dietitian and former collegiate athlete who is passionate about helping other former athletes transition their nutrition in life after sport. Read the seven key things she believes need to change in sport culture - specifically when it comes to eating, body image, dieting, and sports nutrition.
Read MorePro soccer player Betsy Brandon admits that she is in a really difficult season right now. However, she is learning that it is possible to be in pain and feel peace at the same time. Not peace the way the world explains it, but real, hopeful, transformative peace from Jesus. Read her story here!
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