Coaches Corner

University of Alabama coach Nick Saban, who has produced more NFL first-round draft picks than any other college coach, sits down with NBC’s Stephanie Gosk for an exclusive conversation on how he’s helping athletes play their best while taking care of their mental health. https://www.today.com/video/coach-nick-saban-on-efforts-to-address-mental-health-for-athletes-147810373903

In a group of 100 coaches, how many of them would raise their hand when asked the question, “do your athletes struggle with mental health?”. Pick a number; how many would actually raise their hand? https://www.everythingathletes.com/everything-athletes-blog/what-can-coaches-do-for-mental-health

When compared to the general population, athletes are more likely to be psychologically distressed. So what can they, and the people around them, do to monitor and improve their mental health?