12 Ways to Support Teammates with Mental Health Struggles

12 Ways to Support Teammates with Mental Health Struggles

In 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.

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Bloom Where You are Planted - Trusting God Where You Are

Bloom Where You are Planted - Trusting God Where You Are

Tired? Confused? Feel like God might have messed up in his next step for your life? Winona volleyball player Alexis Bass felt those exact things when she ended up at Winona State University her freshman year. Check out her beautiful testimony of learning to bloom where God has planted her, knowing and trusting that his plans are best.

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Injured: Finding Myself Amidst Losing Volleyball

Injured: Finding Myself Amidst Losing Volleyball

“My college career was nothing like I planned, but it forced me to be brave, to trust God and most importantly, to love myself without volleyball.” - Blair Westerlund. University of Texas volleyball player, Blair Westerlund, suffered a devastating knee injury that changed the trajectory of her college career. Read her story here!

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The Best Things Usually Don't Go According to Plan

The Best Things Usually Don't Go According to Plan

Morehead State University volleyball player, Jessie Wachtman, never planned to stay for a 5th year in college. However, due to injury she had to take her sophomore season off, thus extending her eligibility. Although it was hard to redshirt when it was not her original plan, God used that extra year for amazing things. Read her story here!

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Overcoming Perfectionism and Self Doubt

Overcoming Perfectionism and Self Doubt

“For as long as I can remember I have been a perfectionist. I accepted nothing short of success and would do whatever it took to be the best in everything I did. Growing up this meant getting straight A’s, making varsity volleyball as a freshman, earning a scholarship to play college volleyball, etc… If you are someone going through something similar, here are a few nuggets to encourage you”

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