Finding Motivation Through Injury By Tyler Papa, MSW Intern Hearing news that you are unable to play for the remainder of a season can be very difficult to accept. All of your hard work and preparation for your competitive season comes to a pause. JD Carroll of the University of Michigan Men’s …
Athletes Connected program coordinator Rachel Amity appeared on Michigan Radio’s Stateside program to discuss how this year’s Olympics changed the conversation around athletes’ mental health. By Stateside Staff Today on Stateside (Friday, August 13, 2021), what the latest census data means for Michigan’s redistricting process. Also, how this year’s Olympics …
A pair of Athletes Connected team members were quoted and contributed to this Michigan Health Blog story that examines how sports icons like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka could accelerate growing acceptance and decreasing stigma for mental health. By Kara Gavin They had the world’s spotlight shining on them. They …
By Rachel Amity, MSW, Athletes Connected Program Coordinator As an athlete, you may experience a variety of losses throughout your career. Of course, you have probably lost a few matches, games, or competitions. Many of you lost typical seasons because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Maybe you’ve lost the opportunity to …
By Dr. Jeff Porter, U-M Director of Student-Athlete Alumni Relations and Former Olympic Athlete The moment is quickly approached; much faster than anticipated. You spent years perfecting your athletic ability and cultivating and crafting your athletic identity to reach the pinnacle of success as an athlete. With the end of …
