Rick Muellenberg, longtime head coach and principal at Bangor Middle/High School (WI), reflects on the power of student-led fundraising and community pride. From fundraising annually for football camp to students organizing their own efforts for a blow-up helmet run-through, Muellenberg shows what happens when young athletes are empowered to take ownership.
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.
