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Frustrated. Three young men from a Football Club in WA stepped up to organise a Mental Health Workshop with us for their footy club, aiming to make a positive impact on their community. However, the club's board decided against it, citing concerns about the workshop impacting their performance close to finals. It's disheartening to see young men being dismissed when trying to contribute positively to their club. The club's focus on alcohol-based fundraisers leading up to the year-end raises questions about priorities and the impact of binge drinking on mental health. Prioritising wins over the well-being of players sends a concerning message. When will community sports take mental health seriously, especially after recent tragic events? It's time to shift focus towards well-being initiatives and create safe environments for athletes to thrive both on and off the field. #MentalHealth #CommunitySport #WellBeingInitiatives

A huge chunk of the Kenyan soccer fanbase religiously follows the top leagues worldwide including the English Premier League. However, the pitch also doubles as a battleground for mental health for several fans, some of whom invest emotions to the point of contemplating suicide, given a loss of their favorite teams. Our youth advocate, Dancan Kemanga, explores the intersection of football and mental health ahead of the new season. Read more to learn how to support your favorite players and prioritize your mental health. Bonus question; which team are you supporting for the season? Do let us know #NAYAVoices #NAYAat20

Bringing awareness to mental health support in the equestrian community is essential. Riders face unique pressures, and just like any athlete, they deserve understanding and support for their well-being. 💙 Read my recent blog to learn more and help create a more supportive space for equestrians — linked here: https://bit.ly/3Cbilpy #wellingtonbehavioralhealth #mentalhealth #counseling

Bringing awareness to mental health support in the equestrian community is essential. Riders face unique pressures, and just like any athlete, they deserve understanding and support for their well-being. 💙 Read my recent blog to learn more and help create a more supportive space for equestrians — linked here: https://bit.ly/3Cbilpy #wellingtonbehavioralhealth #mentalhealth #counseling

Athletes are just susceptible to mental health concerns as every else — if not more so. After all, the pressure to train, compete, and ultimately win is a heavy load to carry. The same is true for equestrians, many of whom live and train in Wellington, Florida, the horse-riding capital of the world. Read my new blog to learn more about supporting mental health in the equestrian community: https://bit.ly/3Cbilpy. #wellingtonbehavioralhealth #mentalhealth #counseling

Athletes are just susceptible to mental health concerns as every else — if not more so. After all, the pressure to train, compete, and ultimately win is a heavy load to carry. The same is true for equestrians, many of whom live and train in Wellington, Florida, the horse-riding capital of the world. Read my new blog to learn more about supporting mental health in the equestrian community: https://bit.ly/3Cbilpy. #wellingtonbehavioralhealth #mentalhealth #counseling

This is so important to break down. Firstly just on the extract I smile and think ‘ me too’ but there’s a really important thing to jump into here. ‘ I cared too much ‘ ‘ the self pressure ‘ ‘ I got angry at myself ‘ 1/ First up It’s impossible to care too much. Passion means suffering. If we have a deep love for something then it guarantees as life does 3 things to quote Stutz or as Ronaldo has used previously: Constant pain / Suffering. Uncertainty Constant hard work What Tom shares here is that he had NO awareness as to why he felt this and then NO tools to manage the self. First of WHAT a gift ; Passion. However it means pain and suffering yet I’m sure that was never explained nor HOW to carry the weight of that. 2/ It leads into quote #2 : ‘ Self pressure’ Pressure translates as ‘ to be burdened by’ So to align with point one, he diding care too much HE ( the I am ) was/is a very powerful soul so he had to carry the burden of that. I think of Jordan Peterson breaking down Christianity and faith and how the message is ; to pick up your cross take on maximum responsibility and walk up the hill ‘ Again this poor young guy had no idea on ANY of this so then stumbles blindly with deep anxiety ( which is a physical reaction to fear ) without realizing what a MASSIVE gift such fear is chasing you down the road. 3/ finally ‘ I’ got angry at ‘ myself’ Say that a few times and you will see the non sense in such a statement. Who is I and who is MY This is the ultimate truth and why ‘ depression’ is so many times someone lost and confused. Who’s the ‘ I’ getting angry and who’s the ‘ MY’ ‘I’ is angry at????? The answer to everything is inside that and at that minute understanding occurs and now the individual can saddle up, know they will be in constant pain, uncertainty and constant hard work but with the self ACCEPTED. There is so so much ignorance around this subject and real healing and breakthrough occurs when we deeply understand that it’s WHO we are anc there’s no choice, no backup plan, no one coming to save us and that passion means suffering. Constant pain Uncertainty Constant hard work

🟡🔵 Ellistown Football Club are delighted to announce a partnership with the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA, Leicestershire County Council, Leicester City Council, and Rutland County Council to promote and support the 'Mental Health Friendly Clubs' initiative. We are pleased to collaborate with AFC Andrews , Harborough Town FC, Lutterworth Athletic FC, and Sileby Juniors football club to prioritise the mental well-being of our players by fostering a mental health-friendly environment at Ellistown Football Club. For further updates on this initiative, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e9aQUrn7 #EllistownFootballClub #MentalWellbeing #LeicestershireAndRutlandCountyFA

✨ After the 2023-2024 United Soccer League (USL) Season, the 750 members of the USL Players Association were surveyed. ✨ 100% of the athletes that had 3 sessions or more believed that Onrise had improved their mental health. ✨ If you are interested in giving your athletes a resource they will use and that they have confidence in, visit https://lnkd.in/e5QChXtC. #athletementalhealth #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness

💬 We work with thousands of clubs, teams, and organisations at Spond, and I never tire of hearing their unique journeys and their reasons why they do what they do. It’s stories like the one I’m re-sharing today that remind me why we’re so passionate about what we do. 🏟️⚽ In today’s digital age, there’s no shortage of tools and apps claiming to make life easier. But how many of them are truly built with the specific needs of sports clubs, teams, and grassroots organisations in mind—and how many of them are free to use? At Spond, we’ve made it our mission to simplify the admin and communication challenges that can bog down your club or team. From organising fixtures and collecting payments to keeping everyone in the loop, our tools are designed to help you focus on what really matters: the game, your players, and your community. 📣 So, I urge you to take a moment and consider how our free-to-use tools at Spond could make a real difference for your club, team, or organisation. Football clubs are you curious? Why not join our Football Webinar at the end of the month.... 📆 Register your place today ➡️ https://bit.ly/42az33e ⬅️ #SportsClubs #GrassrootsSports #TeamManagement #DigitalSolutions #Spond