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Finding Olympic Triumph Through Grief: Letsile Tobogo’s Story
For elite athletes, it’s different when it’s personal Olympic track and field gold medalist Letsile Tobogo’s (Botswana) story began not unlike many elite athletes. He pursued greatness in his sport to help support his family financially, specifically his mother, who...
5 Signs a College Counseling Center Should Partner With a Sport Psychologist to Support Their Student Athletes
Learn how sport psychology complements college counseling services, providing student-athletes with specialized support. Discover why tailored mental…
How Prioritizing Mental Health Helps Athletes Succeed On and Off the Field
At White House Sport Psychology, we know being a great athlete isn’t just about physical strength or skill—it’s about having a strong mental game, too. More and more athletes are realizing that prioritizing their mental health is just as important as training their...
Choosing Between Counseling and Sport Psychology: What You Need to Know
At White House Sport Psychology, we’re all about helping athletes excel both on and off the field. But sometimes, figuring out what kind of support you need can be a bit confusing, especially when choosing between counseling and sport psychology. Both play important...
6 Foundational Approaches College Athletic Departments Should Consider When Fulfilling the NCAA’s Mental Health Best Practices
At White House Sport Psychology, we’re all about helping athletes feel their best and perform at their peak. With the NCAA’s new mental health requirements expanding to include all member institutions, college athletic departments have a unique opportunity to set a...
Why Athletic Directors, Coaches, and Staff Need to Look Beyond the Campus Counseling Center When it Comes to Sport Psychology and Mental Health For Athletes
NCAA Institutions Are Prioritizing Mental Health and Performance Support for Student-Athletes NCAA member institutions have been trying to find creative solutions to their student-athletes' mental health and performance needs for several years. New NCAA legislation...
An Open Letter to All NCAA Schools
Dear Athletic Director, Coach, and Staff, Several years ago, I met a former football player with a compelling story about overcoming depression and suicidality. However, as great as his story is, it almost ended in complete tragedy. This young man struggled with many...
What Coaches and Athletic Directors Need to Know About Sport Psychology and the NCAA’s Mental Health Best Practices
In the most recent version of the NCAA mental health best practices, the core content has remained largely the same, but one crucial difference exists. Each NCAA member institution must demonstrate how they are fulfilling these practices by November 2025. As a...
From Stuck to Strong: How to Change Your Mindset and Compete With Confidence
Athletes often face inner battles just as intense as the physical ones they face on the field or court. One of the most common challenges is the overwhelming sense that they know they need to change their mindset, but they feel stuck, unsure of how to get from where...