Coach Kevin O’Neill, Director of Strength & Conditioning at The Noble and Greenough School (MA), breaks down a common challenge for high school coaches: balancing in-season training with club sports demands. O’Neill takes a more athlete-centered approach—adjusting training loads based on weekend tournaments, game schedules, and long-term development goals. Doing what’s best for the athlete, not the ego.
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.
