When a bus driver shortage threatened student-athlete participation after COVID, Jeff Behrens, Athletic Director at Pewaukee Schools (WI), didn’t wait for a solution. Alongside the school principal and several coaches, Behrens earned his CDL and now helps drive teams to competitions himself. Behrens shares how Pewaukee’s approach kept kids in class and on the field, even when resources were limited.
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.
