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...
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...
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...
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...
At White House Sport Psychology, we know that having a strong mind is just as important as being physically fit, especially when it comes to sports. Whether chasing a personal record or competing on a big stage, your mindset plays a huge role in your success. And...
Athletes invest thousands of hours into their physical training, but the body will only go as far as the mind will take it. How are you investing in…
So many terms—how do I make sense of them all? Mental performance is often called “sport psychology”, “mental toughness”, or “mental strength”. Other words like grit, resilience, and hardiness are also used. The way White House Sport Psychology likes to describe...
Who is Hannah, and what led her to WHSP? Hannah Asafo-Adjei is the newest member of the White House Sport Psychology team and is a lifelong lover of sports and anything competitive. As a player (4x state champion; 2012 NCAA Champion) and later a coach and...
The Critical Role of Specialized Expertise in Sport Psychology: Why Athletes Need Certified Professionals Imagine needing surgery and turning to your primary care physician. While they possess general medical knowledge, they lack the specialized training and...