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Student-athletes are taught to train their bodies every day but the mind deserves the same attention. 🤍 We talk about strength, conditioning, nutrition, sleep, and recovery. We should be just as comfortable talking about pressure, anxiety, confidence, burnout, and asking for help. Taking care of your mental health doesn’t make you less competitive. It helps you become a healthier human and ultimately, a stronger athlete. Coaches, parents, teammates, and leaders: create spaces where athletes know their value will never be measured by a scoreboard, stat, or starting position. Take care of both. 🫶 Love In Leadership #MentalHealth #StudentAthlete #MentalHealthAwareness #Coaches #sportspsychology