Coach Bryan Fitzpatrick, Associate A.D. for Strength, Conditioning and Sports Performance at the U.S. Naval Academy (MD), shares his philosophy on leadership, mentorship, and building a cohesive team of strength coaches. Learn how Fitzpatrick empowers his staff, fosters professional growth, and equips every coach to achieve their goals – whether at the Naval Academy or beyond.
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.
