Transition Out of Sport: A Foundation for Wellness

This article is in support of Athletes Connected’s new Life After Sports initiative to support student-athletes when their athletic careers conclude. The University of Michigan is committed to supporting former student-athletes by providing resources to finding a provider and understanding insurance. By Will Heininger, Mental Health Outreach Coordinator As student-athletes, we are conditioned to respond; to …

Senior Executive Athletic Director Greg Harden’s Mission on Display in New Video

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The University of Michigan’s Athletes Connected program released a new video Wednesday afternoon about Greg Harden, senior executive athletic director and director of athletic counseling at the University of Michigan. Harden discusses his passion and process for mental health wellness from his 33-year career in collegiate …

The After-Sport Adjustment

This article is in support of Athletes Connected’s new Life After Sports initiative to support student-athletes when their athletic careers conclude. The University of Michigan is committed to supporting former student-athletes by providing resources to finding a provider and understanding insurance. By Jevon Moore, LLMSW, Athletic Counseling Fellow/Mental Health Outreach …

The Athlete Identity in Retirement

This article is in support of Athletes Connected’s new Life After Sports initiative to support student-athletes when their athletic careers conclude. The University of Michigan is committed to supporting former student-athletes by providing resources to finding a provider and understanding insurance. By Emily Klueh, LLMSW, Athletes Connected Program Coordinator and …

Seattle Times: What an Olympic medalist, homeless in Seattle, wants you to know

American Olympic cyclist Rebecca Twigg is profiled by the Seattle Times. After her career ended, she developed anxiety, which prevented her from keeping a job and considered suicide. By Scott Greenstone When Rebecca Twigg was 7, she rode a bike for the first time. There were no training wheels, but …