Season 3, Episode 5: Success Stories of Resilience

LG shares stories of resilience and perseverance from student athletes who have overcome mental health challenges to achieve success both on and off the field. Host Taylor Rooks, alongside panelists Antonia Bates, Coach Coquese Washington, and Dr. Pete J. Economou, dive into the importance of mental resilience in student-athletes.
Taylor Rooks
Host & Moderator
Antonia Bates
Junior #4 G/F on Rutgers Scarlet Knights Women’s Basketball Team
Coach Coquese Washington
Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Rutgers (2022 - Present)
WBCA Carol Eckman Integrity in Coaching Award (2023)
Big Ten Coach of the Year (2012, 2013, 2014)
WBCA Region 6 Coach of the Year (2012, 2013)
WBCA National Coach of the Year Finalist (2012, 2013)
BCA Female Coach of the Year (2011, 2013)
Greater Flint Hall of Fame Inductee (2009)
WBCA "Rising Star" Award Winner (2008)
First President of WNBA Players Association (1999-2001)
Pete J. Economou, Ph.D., ABPP in Counseling Psychology
Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness - Sport Psychology at Rutgers University
Board-certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)
Licensed psychologist (NJ, NY, PSYPACY)
Author of Mindfulness Workbook for Beginners and Meditation Journal for Anxiety
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Thank you for having me on the panel! I enjoyed our meaningful conversation and appreciate the work that you are doing!

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