Beyond The Bench
One current and two former college athletes discuss the psychological side of sports. Meet former volleyball player Samantha Rico and former basketball teammates Kyla McMinn and Jazra Williams as they aim to give struggling athletes a voice and an outlet and try to raise awareness and end the stigma around mental health. We bring in former and current athletes to talk about their personal battles.
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Beyond The Bench
Injury Recovery ft. Sergio Valerga and Dr. Julie Wiernik
In the sixth episode of Beyond The Bench we discuss injuries, the recovery process, and how it can all take a toll on an athlete's mental health. SAGU Soccer Captain, Sergio Valerga, gives his first hand account of his two knee injuries and how God performed a miracle in his life. Sports Psychologist, Dr. Julie Wiernik pops on at the end to answer a few questions about the mental side of athletic injuries.
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Tune in next Monday to hear about Substance Use Disorder