Adam Banwarth, Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Strength & Conditioning at Trinity Episcopal School (VA), builds meaningful relationships with student-athletes using simple strategies. With 520 attending his school, he makes sure to learn every name, engage in small talk, and create a welcoming environment where students feel valued and motivated.
Supporting Student Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being
From anxiety and depression to social media stress and questions of belonging — today’s student-athletes are facing incredible mental stressors. ADs are training coaches, creating referral pathways, supporting injured athletes, and balancing compassion with policy to fight against one of the most complex challenges in modern-day schools.
