Matt Ryder, Director of Athletics at Maine South High School (IL), compares athletic program funding and resources to his experience working in Boca Raton, Florida. From school maintenance to team budgets, the differences are staggering.
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.
