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MENTAL HEALTH
YOUR FEELINGS ARE VALID.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.
You might be overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or just trying to hold it all together. It's more common that you think and support is here for you.
Learn how we can support you

MEET
NAFIS RICKS
WELLNESS SPECIALIST
Nafis Ricks is a Mental Performance Coach specializing in student-athletes. As a doctoral candidate at Tennessee State University working under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, he helps athletes develop confidence, resilience, emotional well-being, and the mental skills necessary to succeed both in competition and in life.
Mental Wellness & Emotional Support
Performance & Pressure Management
Stress, Anxiety & Burnout Support
Personal Growth & Healing
MENTAL HEALTH BY THE NUMBERS
The stats don't lie.
Neither should we.
1 in 5
student-athletes experience symptoms of depression
18%
of high school student-athletes report symptoms of anxiety
91%
of young athletes experience stress connected to sports participation
35%
athletes report significant psychological distress

Need Immediate Support?
Call or Text 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress.
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