The Data Tell Us That There Has Never Been a More Important Time to Be a College Coach: Helping Student-Athletes Navigate the Pandemic
The results of my September insights study indicate that Coaches (and other Athletics staff) are having the most impact on student-athletes as they navigate the stress, anxiety, and mental health challenges posed by COVID-19.
Now nearly seven months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the unique impact on the mental health of high school and college student-athletes is still evolving. While the general high school and college student population is struggling through remote learning and uncertainty about the future, student-athletes are being hit hard by other dramatic life changes.
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Insights Update: What Student-Athletes Think About COVID-19 Now
As student-athletes have begun in-person, hybrid, or remote learning, it’s an important time to reassess their attitudes and beliefs about COVID-19. Doing so will lead to a better understanding of the support they need from Coaches, Athletic Directors, and other staff.
COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of student-athletes’ lives, but the data collected can be categorized into three areas: its impact on them personally, their views on its impact on society, and its impact on their student-athlete specific activities.
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