Athletes Connected was prominently featured in a story by Global Sport Matters about current and former student-athletes bringing mental illness to the forefront of college athletics. AC’s Will Heininger is quoted in the story. By Jeff Burtka In August 2008, Will Heininger’s life was spiraling out of control. He was …
Michigan senior lacrosse goalie Mira Shane was profiled by US Lacrosse Magazine for her off-the-field exploits, which include being a mental health advocate. By Jeremy Fallis Beat boxer. Mental health advocate. Social justice champion. These are some of the titles that Mira Shane holds as the bright, uplifting voice on …
Jevon Moore, mental health outreach coordinator for Michigan Athletics, joined Cynthia Canty of Stateside Radio to discuss how he and the Athletes Connected program address mental health, the resources provided and strategies used to help student-athletes. Their discussion lasted nearly 12 minutes. [ Listen Here ] Student-athletes face unique pressures, …
Passion, purpose and a love story: How Michigan’s Jevon Moore joined the fight around mental health in college sports is a feature story written for The Athletic Detroit. The main subject is Jevon Moore, an counselor and fellow in the U-M Athletic Department, detailing his life from football player who …
The Detroit News profiled Athletes Connected and Will Heininger to discuss how Michigan is dealing with the challenges of student-athlete mental wellness. By John Niyo The headlines keep screaming about a crisis, most recently the suicide of a starting quarterback for a major college football program. And the underlying numbers …
