By Jeremy Fallis, Multimedia Communication Specialist It was announced last week that another NCAA Division I institution, the University of Maine, will kickstart its own student-athlete mental health initiative. The Athletes Connected program warmly welcomes the Black Bears athletic department to the forefront of student-athlete mental welfare. Since 2014, the …
This story originally ran on The Players’ Tribune By Marc Savard, Retired NHL Player here’s one thing that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. It’s not the head shot I took. I can barely remember that part. It’s not even the pain and anxiety that I went through after …
This story originally ran on ESPNW By Mirin Fader Madison Holleran. All Lanesha Reagan could think about was Madison Holleran, the University of Pennsylvania track athlete. Reagan, Oregon State volleyball’s 5-foot-10 starting outside hitter, known for her power and pogo-stick bounce, lay in her bed in her freshman dorm and …
Below is an excerpt from MLive.com By Ryan Zuke Ty Groce had it all going right for him on the basketball court during his senior year at Ypsilanti Lincoln. He was a match-up nightmare against opponents, averaging 17.6 points, 11.7 rebounds, 4.4 blocks and 3.4 steals per game. The 6-foot-7 …
