Jeff Behrens, Athletic Director at Pewaukee Schools (WI), shares how his athletic department actively defines and implements core principles like care, commitment, and competition. It’s a model with clear metrics and substantial outcomes.
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.
