Courtside Wellness

Emmett Gill: We Talking About Athletes

On Episode 13 of Courtside Wellness, we are joined by Dr. Emmett Gill, who is the former Professional Sports Crisis and Wellness Program Manager where his responsibilities included evaluating NFL crisis plans, quality assurance for the NFL Lifeline and mental health training for the NBA. Dr. Gill is the former the Director of Student-Athlete Wellness and Personal Development, and a Clinical Assistant Professor, at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also the Founder of Athlete Talk in which we discuss the benefits of this mental health and wellness App for Athletes. For more information, check out www.whereathletestalk.com 
Allen Iverson may have said, "We Talking About Practice" but today, We Are Talking about Athletes!! 
Thank you and Stay Well!!

Zee Butler: Transitioning with The Ball Code

On Episode 12 of Courtside Wellness,  we are joined by Zee Butler, founder of The Ball Code, former collegiate women's basketball on the Division I NJCAA and NCAA level. Zedralyn started The Ball Code to help pave the way, bridge the gaps and help prepare student-athletes for their next level. We get the chance to talk about her own transition points as a student-athlete, how she hopes to help other student athlete and resources that The Ball Code has for athletes and coaches. Check out her information at https://www.theballcode.com or theballcode on Instagram and Facebook 
 
Thank you and Stay Well! 

Jerry Reynolds: Sport Social Work Evolution

On Episode 11 of Courtside Wellness, we sit down with Dr. Jerry Reynolds, Assistant Professor at Ball State University, Vice President of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS), Researcher and former Athlete. We will discuss the growth of the field, changes to policy and changes coming in the field, as well as the growth of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sport as well as the new academic journal from ASWIS. 
Thank you and Stay Well.

Trey Moses: An Athlete Advocate

On Episode 10 of Courtside Wellness, we are joined by Trey Moses, former Ball State Basketball player and current NBL1 Basketball player in Australia as well as Mental Health Advocate to discuss his own experience of mental health, as well as supports and changes in the sport community. Trey played 4 years at Ball State University where he averaged 8.6 ppg 6.9 rpg and 2.2 apg but most importantly where he took a stand for mental health by speaking out, "It's ok not to be ok". 
 
Thank you and Stay Well.   

Marc Felizzi: A Multi Perspective of Athletes

On Episode 9 of Courtside Wellness, we are joined by Dr. Marc Felizzi, Associated Professor at Millersville University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work, therapist, and Mental Health provider for USA Olympic current and retired athletes.  We will be discussing his perspective of mental health in sports from a coaching, social worker, and therapist point of view as well as the Dual Masters of Social Work/Masters of Sport Management Program at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Thank you and Stay Well. 

Bob DeMars: Highlighting Student Athlete Rights

On Episode 8 of Courtside Wellness, we are joined by Bob DeMars, film maker, screen writer, Former Defensive End at USC (1997-2001), and Director of The Business of Amateurs.  We will be discussing his own battle with mental health, his own experience as a student athlete, and his work as an activist for student athletes. Thank you and Stay Well. 

Natalie Graves: Embarking Sport Social Work

On Episode 7 of Courtside Wellness, we are joined by Natalie Graves, AM LCSW, Sport Social Worker and Mental Health Expert for Athletes and Coaches based in Chicago, Illinois. We will be discussing her journey of embarking Sport Social Work, her various projects such as the 1in4 Project, her private practice with athletes Natalie Graves Athletic Counselling and other services she offers. We will also discuss the growth of Sport Social Work over the past decade to celebrate National Social Work Day. Thank you and Stay Well.  

Reggie Clark: Tackling Mental Health

On Episode 6 of Courtside Wellness, we are joined by Reggie Clark, former University of North Carolina Tarheel and 8 year veteran of NFL. We will discuss his own experience of Mental Health as an athlete, the stigma of mental health in sports with changes over the years, as well as his recovery and treatment from Traumatic Brain Injury. Reggie also provides some advice for current and former athletes to ensure you are taking care of your own mental health. Thank you and Stay Well.  

TJ Smith: Athlete to Advocate

On Episode 5 of Courtside Wellness, we are joined by TJ Smith, former Major Junior Hockey player, NCAA hockey player, Major Junior Coach and current Mental Health Advocate. We will discuss his own experience and recovery from Mental Health as an athlete, the stigma of mental health in the sport community, in particular hockey, and his work as a Mental Health advocate in sport and rural Newfoundland and Labrador. Some topics may be triggering for individuals as topics include mental health, addictions, and suicide. 

Medals over Wellness

On Episode 4 of Courtside Wellness, we discuss the recent Olympics, the concerns around Russian figure skating coaching, abusive coaching in sports and necessary changes. We will discuss how the history of coaching culture can have a negative impact on an athlete's overall well-being and challenge our listeners for social change in our society.