ATHLETIC
WELLNESS CONSULTING
Training designed to address and support the mental health and wellness of student athletes, parents, and coaches.
TRAINING
We use firsthand stories and experiences from former college athletes, in addition to a thorough curriculum backed by our higher education and licensing. The curriculum is designed as an early intervention and prevention program for athletes. We want to arm student athletes with the knowledge, power, and resources to help support them in the classroom and on the field.
CAP
Coaches, Athletes and Parents
Comprehensive Program With Presentations For:
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Coaches: How To Create A Culture That Supports Mental Health
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Athletes: Why Mental Health Matters In Athletics
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Parents / Guardians: How To Support Your Student Athlete
TEAM
Training and Education for Athletes about Mental Health
​4-Modules With Student-Athletes:
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Why Mental Health Matters in Athletics
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Creating a Positive Team Culture
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Identity Exploration
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Red-flags, Coping, and Resource
LEAP
Leading and Educating Your Athletes Program
3-Modules for Coaches and Athletic Departments:
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Why Mental Health Matters in Athletics
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Supporting Coaches through a Wellness Approach
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Supporting your Athletic Team Through a Wellness Approach
Our Approach
1. Assessment
D&G Leadership meets with the school’s Athletic Director and coaches to learn about their student-athletes and each team’s culture. A pre-survey is distributed in order to assess current wellness needs. Survey results and self-reports lead to identifying key concerns to customize the program.
3. Action
Each student-athlete learns and practices various coping skills to better manage all of the challenges and emotions that come from the pressure to perform in their sport. They develop a better understanding of themselves as individuals in addition to their core identity as an athlete. Athletes work together to create a positive culture that starts the conversation surrounding mental health and work to decrease stigma surrounding mental health.
2. Training
D&G Wellness facilitates a 4-module, student-athlete training focused on understanding why mental health matters in athletics, exploring athletes’ identity and core values, creating a positive team culture, introducing mindfulness and mindset for athletes and recognizing red flags and seeking resources in the event athletes need support.
4. Results
Students report using the coping skills they learn in each module during their practices and games. Many students report the positive impact they felt from hearing personal stories from the D&G team member, stating they left feeling inspired, less alone and more understood. Coaches report a greater understanding of why mental health matters in athletics and how they can better support student-athletes should they demonstrate warning signs or deliberately ask for help. Parents report feeling relieved, grateful and more equipped to help their children handle the stress, pressure and responsibility of being a student athlete.
TRAINING OUTCOMES
Athletes
Utilize coping skills for stress, pressure, and tough emotions
Understand the importance of mindset and mindfulness
Notice red flags and feel empowered to ask for help
Explore identity and value systems
Improve team morale and culture
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Coaches
Be equipped with knowledge and skills to talk with athletes about wellness concerns
Learn more about mental health concerns in athletes
Create a positive team culture
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Parents
Understand the importance of mental health in athletics and how to best support their athlete
Meet The D&G Athlete Team
