Resources

Does Your Athletic Department Have a Mental Health Emergency Action Plan?

Learn why your athletic department needs a Mental Health Emergency Action Plan (MHEAP) and how it can help create a safer, more supportive…

Injuries Can Change Your Life in More Ways Than One

This article is written by a special guest - Ella Houwers. She is an intern with us at White House Sport Psychology as she works toward her goal of becoming a sport psychologist. A life event that changed my perspective on swimming, sport psychology, and myself...

Summer Vacation or Summer Preparation

Summer Vacation or Summer Preparation: The Power of Pre-Season Mental Prep When do you start preparing for your fall season? Chances are, you’re already training, whether lifting weights, running drills, or fine-tuning your technique. You know success doesn’t happen...

Why Hiring a Traditional Counselor Is the Wrong Decision for Athletes Who Want to Strengthen Their Mental Game

Why Traditional Therapy Often Falls Short for Athletes — And What Really Works Every month, our team at White House Sport Psychology receives calls from frustrated athletes (and their families) who say something like: “We tried a regular therapist, and they just...

The Impact of Adults in Youth Sports

This article is written by special guest, Megan Cain. She is an intern with us at White House Sport Psychology as she works toward her goal of becoming a sport psychologist. Youth sports are a space for fun, growth, development, and community. They’re a place...

Five Myths of a “Good” Sports Parent

Our guest writer, Jonathan Carone, is the founder of the Healthy Sports Parents podcast, a platform dedicated to helping parents support their kids in sports with perspective and purpose. With a background in sport management, coaching, and youth ministry, Jonathan...