Mike Joseph, the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Coach for Football Strength and Conditioning at West Virginia University, emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships. In this video, he shares insights on creating connections with student-athletes, staff, and peers to foster a supportive and effective training environment. Learn how maintaining relationships is essential for success, continuous improvement, and achieving the goals set by administrators and head coaches.
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.
