
ATHLETIC WELLNESS COACHING
Our team of trained athletic wellness coaches meets one on one or in small group sessions with athletes to help support their mental game and mental health.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Today's athletes face more pressure than ever before. While physical training has become increasingly sophisticated, mental wellness and mental performance are often overlooked. At D&G Wellness, we believe training the mind is just as important as training the body.
Our Athletic Wellness Coaching Program was developed to help student-athletes build confidence, resilience, emotional agility, and healthy habits that support success both in sports and in life.
Whether an athlete is striving to improve performance, recovering from injury, navigating setbacks, or preparing for the next level of competition, our coaches provide individualized support to help them thrive.
Unlike therapy, coaching focuses on helping athletes grow, improve, and perform at their highest potential.
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
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Getting to know the athlete
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Mindfulness in athletics
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Discovering your “WHY”
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Goal setting
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Creating a vision
EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL AGILITY
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Understanding emotions
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Emotional regulation
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Managing stress
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Developing awareness
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Mental flexibility
NUTRITION, SLEEP, AND REST
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Sleep
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Nutrition
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Recovery
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Habits
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Energy Management
IDENTIY OUTSIDE OF SPORTS
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Exploring hobbies and interests outside your sport
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Identifying positive characteristics and traits about yourself
CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND MENTAL PERFORMANCE
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Confidence building
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Positive self-talk
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Visualization
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Focus
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Handling pressure
COMMUNICATION AND WRAP-UP
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Review growth
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Celebrate progress
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Develop long-term action plan
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Create sustainable routines
Coaching
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Therapy / Counseling
Mental health counseling focuses on healing emotional distress and treating mental health conditions.
Examples include:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Trauma
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Panic attacks
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Eating disorders
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OCD
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Suicidal thoughts
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Significant emotional distress
Counseling helps individuals heal
Coaching focuses on helping athletes grow and perform at their best.
Examples include:
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Confidence
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Mental toughness
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Performance anxiety
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Goal setting
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Leadership
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Motivation
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Accountability
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Healthy habits
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Sleep and recovery
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Identity beyond sport
Coaching helps individuals grow
