Rick Muellenberg, Principal at Bangor Middle/High School (WI), shares his commitment to inclusive strength training and how it has transformed his school’s culture. With over 90 students enrolled in strength and conditioning classes, athletes and non-athletes alike, the impact goes far beyond physical gains.
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.
