Jeff Behrens, Athletic Director at Pewaukee Schools (WI), helps student-athletes take ownership of their team cultures through a student leadership council. Behrens brings students and coaches together to be better leaders, develop communication skills, and create a culture where students hold each other accountable.
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.
