Ep.9 Beyond the Game: Alexis Hornbuckle on Transforming Athlete Care with OnRise

Summary Alexis Hornbuckle, a player care specialist at Onrise Care, shares her journey from being a successful athlete to supporting professional athletes' mental and physical well-being. She emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health in sports and reducing the stigma around it. Alexis focuses on communication, work ethic, and coachability when coaching athletes, helping them prioritize their mental health. The most rewarding aspect of her work is when athletes feel seen and heard. Alexis also discusses the duration of working with athletes and provides information on how to reach out for services. Takeaways Addressing mental health is crucial in sports to support athletes' overall well-being. Reducing the stigma around mental health requires open conversations and normalizing the topic. Coaching athletes involves focusing on communication, work ethic, and coachability. Supporting professional athletes' mental health can be a rewarding experience when athletes feel seen and heard. Working with athletes typically lasts for a few weeks to a few months, depending on the season and individual needs. To access player care services, individuals can reach out to OnRise Care through their website or social media platforms. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:58 Role of a Player Care Specialist 06:57 Reducing the Stigma Around Mental Health 08:41 Mental Health Awareness in Sports 12:09 Coaching Athletes and Contributing to Success 21:00 Timeline and Duration of Working with Athletes 21:47 How to Reach Out for Services Alexis's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buck1422/ Alexis's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hornbuckle1422/ Onrise Website: https://onrise.care/ Interested in being a guest! Comment below or connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/octavia-burnett-484032232/