Kevin O’Neil, Director of Strength and Conditioning at The Noble and Greenough School (MA), shares his approach to fueling young athletes. With high-achieving student-athletes under academic stress, the goal is to build sustainable habits rather than add pressure or confusion.
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.












