Below are resources for athletic coaches and professionals surrounding various topics related to mental health, diversity, equity, inclusion, safety, nutrition, wellness, etc.:
Feel free to make a copy of our Institutional Resources Guide Template form and adjust to your institution! We recommend adding links to each resource, and you can share this form directly with your student-athletes when they are in need of resources around campus!
DEI:
Positive Coaching Alliance: aims to to change the culture of youth sports so that every child, regardless of social or economic circumstance, has access to a positive youth sports experience.
Athlete Ally: educates athletic communities at all levels — sport governing bodies, teams, and individual athletes — to understand obstacles to inclusion for LGBTQ+ people in sports and how they can build inclusive communities on their teams or within their organizations.
You Can Play: works to ensure the safety and inclusion for all who participate in sports, including LGBTQ+ athletes, coaches and fans. They achieve this by creating a community of allies that is able to foster a true sense of belonging.
NCAA: Provide a world-class athletics and academic experience for student-athletes that fosters lifelong well-being.
Women’s Sports Foundation: was established in 1974 to advance the lives of women and girls through sports and physical activity. The organization enables all girls and women to reach their potential in sports and life.
Beth Lorell, LCSW, MPH: Beth is a therapist with a background in clinical social work and public health. She strongly believes organizations can champion mental health and promote a culture of well-being while also running elite sports programs.
Resources:
The Mental Health-Informed Coach Educational Program
Domestic Violence Awareness
One Love Foundation: aims to end relationship abuse and create a world of healthier relationships. The foundation was founded to honor the tragic death of Yeardley Love by engaging young people through compelling, relatable films and honest conversations around healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors.
Resources:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: This project was supported by Grant Number 90EV0459 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Family and Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV)'s mission is to lead, mobilize and raise our voices to support efforts that demand a change of conditions that lead to domestic violence such as patriarchy, privilege, racism, sexism, and classism. We are dedicated to supporting survivors and holding offenders accountable and supporting advocates.
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence: PCADV is the nation’s first state domestic violence coalition. Focuses on prevention to shift social norms, provides professional training & resources, advocates for state & federal laws, and ensures free & accessible services
Mental Health:
The Hidden Opponent: is an accredited nonprofit and advocacy group dedicated to raising awareness for mental health in athletics. Through advocacy, education, and support, our goal is to end mental health stigma in sports culture.
Morgan's Message: aims to amplify stories, resources and expertise to strengthen student-athlete mental health, builds a community by and for athletes through peer-to-peer conversations and provides a platform for advocacy
Resources:
At-Large Ambassadors - a program available for mental health professionals and athletic staff
Katie's Save: is based on the principle of student-choice. It is a mission to implement a policy where students can opt for a trusted adult ‘Designated Advocate’ to receive notice and provide support when they need it the most. The initiative of Katie’s Save is the prevention of any future tragedies.
Resources:
Minding Your Mind: Minding Your Mind’s primary objective is to provide mental health education to students in kindergarten through college, and to the adults in their communities. Our goal is to end the stigma and destructive behaviors often associated with mental health issues. By increasing help-seeking behavior, Minding Your Mind programs move away from crisis-based response to prevention through education.
Hilinski’s Hope: is a non-profit organization formed to promote awareness and education of mental health and wellness for student athletes. The Foundation’s mission is to educate, advocate, and eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness, while funding programs that provide student-athletes with the tools and resources that support their mental health and wellness.
Nutrition:
UC San Diego Eating Disorders Center for Research and Treatment: a university-based, non-profit, Center of Excellence that serves as an international leader in research, treatment, and teaching. Our mission is to improve the lives of sufferers and their families—both at our facilities and around the world--through the creation, dissemination, and practice of cost-effective, evidence-based treatment.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD): is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization providing free, peer support services to anyone struggling with an eating disorder.
Injuries:
Sidelined USA: believes every athlete blocked off from competition due to medical reasons deserves the continued support from their athletic community. Sidelined USA offers every team, school, and institution nationwide specialized tools in order to offer that continued support in a meaningful way.
Athlete Brain Health Foundation: the mission of the Athlete Brain Health Foundation is to further advance research, education and science as it relates to long-term brain health in order to improve the quality of clinical care and patient outcomes.
Coaching Stories:
Interested in sharing a story? Feel free to send your story or an inquiry to stories@thehiddenopponent.org