The Hidden Mental Health Battle with Today's College Athletes | Latrice Lewis

How are today's athletes handling the increasing pressures of college sports?In this episode, I sit down with sports psychologist Latrice Lewis to discuss the mental health challenges facing athletes in today's rapidly changing landscape of college athletics.We explore the impact of NIL, the transfer portal, social media pressure, performance expectations, athlete identity, trauma, resilience, and the growing importance of mental performance training. Latrice shares insights on how athletes can manage stress, build confidence, overcome setbacks, and maintain their well-being while competing at a high level.Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, sports fan, or someone interested in sports psychology, this conversation provides valuable perspective on the mental side of performance and success.
Topics discussed:* College athlete mental health* NIL and athlete pressure* Transfer portal challenges* Sports psychology strategies* Building confidence and resilience* Managing stress and anxiety in sports* Trauma and athlete development* Mental performance coaching* Leadership and team culture* The future of college athletics🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations with coaches, athletes, administrators, and experts across college sports.#SportsPsychology #CollegeAthletics #MentalHealth #NIL #TransferPortal #AthleteMentalHealth #SportsPerformance #MentalPerformance #CollegeSports #studentathletes Chapters0:00 Hook0:30 Introduction of Latrice Lewis4:58 Talking about Mental Health6:18 Pressure and Expectations from Social Media7:55 Identity of Athletes9:49 Past Trauma of Athletes12:02 Difference in Mental Health Counseling and Mental Performance Coaching12:51 Routine’s Impact on Performance15:56 Overthinking and How it Hurts Performance17:53 Transfer Portal & Emotions of Athletes21:26 Uncertainty in Athletes23:12 Transitions to Other Schools or Out of the Sport25:58 What a Healthy Team Culture Looks Like29:08 Female Athlete Pressures31:29 Fan Misconceptions about Athletes Emotions33:11 Chalk Talk or Cap35:58 What Athletes Wish Fans Understood about Them36:31 Most Rewarding Part of Work37:03 Advice for Young Athletes38:28 Taking Care of Her Own Mental Health41:05 Thanks & ClosingTikTok ✅ Apple Podcasts ✅SEC Women's Hoops Podcast#womensbasketball #wbb #womenshoops