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The Mental Psychology of Tennis: My Personal Journey as a Player and Researcher
I’m Lucas Lee, a 15 year old student currently studying at the Chinese International School in Hong Kong. As a passionate tennis player,...
Lucas Lee
2 min read


The world of high-level sports is a paradox.
By Dana Hammerstrom As children, we are encouraged to play sports as a method of making friends, getting some energy out and keeping us...

Dana Hammerstrom
4 min read


Power of Movement Meditation: A Guide to Enhancing Mental & Physical Wellbeing for Student-Athetes
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of managing stress and anxiety in our lives. As student-athletes, we...
The Zone
3 min read


Recognizing the Warning Signs of Eating Disorders in Student-Athletes
February 26 to March 4 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The purpose is to highlight the severity of eating disorders in...
Christie Brooks
3 min read


Prioritize You: How Self-Love... and "Dating Yourself" Can Improve Your Mental Health
Valentine’s Day is a day of love, but it doesn’t have to be all about romantic relationships. This year, why not take the opportunity to...
The Zone
2 min read


Prioritize You: How to Harness the Power of February to Boost Your Self-Esteem
Welcome to the second month of 2023! Did you know that February is Boost Self-Esteem Month? If you didn't, that's OK. The month is...
Paul Hawkins
3 min read


Zone Tools: How to cope after witnessing trauma
By now everyone has seen the collision. The collapse. The CPR and ambulance. The distraught and concerned look on the player and staff...
Dr. Rabia Subhani with Paul Hawkins
2 min read


Loneliness around the Holidays
Feeling lonely around the holidays is very common, due to the culture of the holiday season and the idea of the “perfect family...
Rabia Subhani
1 min read


The Future of Mental Wellness in College Athletics
Over the past decade or two, American colleges have witnessed a tremendous increase in the number of students requiring and seeking...

Ivan Tchatchouwo
5 min read
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