Denise Stenklyft, Activities Director at Cambridge High School (WI), shares a reminder for motivating athletes, no two are the same. Drawing on her experience coaching at the college level and overcoming challenges as a former student-athlete, Stenklyft explains why it is important for coaches to adapt their coaching style—even if it means stepping outside of their comfort zone.
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.
