Shane Nelson, the newly appointed Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Portage (Ind.) High School, is starting the school’s first official strength and conditioning program. See how he plans to transform his students into well-rounded athletes.
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.












