Season 3, Episode 8: Centralization and Integration of Mental Health Support Q&A

In this episode, LG explores the critical importance of centralizing and integrating mental health support within student-athlete communities, exploring strategies to foster a supportive environment and enhance overall well-being, in schools, at home, and beyond. Host Taylor Rooks, alongside panelists Victoria Garrick Browne, Dr. Katie Nichols and Eric Gross sit down to discuss student-athlete mental health at the 2024 Women’s Volleyball Championship in Louisville, Kentucky.
Taylor Rooks
Host & Moderator
Victoria Garrick Browne
2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient
TEDx speaker of the viral talk “The Hidden Opponent”
Founder of The Hidden Opponent, a nonprofit for athlete mental health
Former D1 athlete and PAC-12 Champion with USC Women’s Volleyball Team
Podcast host of Real Pod
Social media influencer with 2M+ followers, known for #RealPost
Featured in Forbes, Women’s Health, and The New York Times
National speaker touring universities to destigmatize mental health and promote authenticity
Dr. Katie Nichols
Director of Mental Performance, Louisville Athletics and UofL Health
Former Mental Performance Coach, Amplos and Clemson Athletics
Coordinator for Student-Welfare and Development, University of Notre Dame
Award-Winning Mental Performance Coach (AASP 2017 Doctoral Student Practice Award)
Ph.D. in Sport Psychology, University of Missouri
Eric Gross
Louisville Athletics - Athletic Program Therapist (Sept 2022 - Current)
EMG Therapy - Owner (2014 - Aug. 2022)
Started crisis intervention team for U of L Athletics Dept. (2015)
Played varsity tennis, Mitchell University, New London, CT. (1988 - 1990)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor- Supervisor (LPCC-S)
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