Do you know the signs an athlete displays when they are struggling with their mental health? What are the triggers that diminish their ability to delvier their best? Who or whom should be responsible for stepping in when they see athletes struggling. For Naomi Osaka her support group and tennis event sport management were slow to respond. At the 2020 Olympic gymnastic competition both teammates and coaches circled and protected Simone Biles struggle with twisties. Regretfully the press and the public began to promote story lines that were not truthful accurate or supportive of the elite athlete Simone Biles is. Dr. Wightman shares strategy and methods focused on managing mental health proactively while honoring the needs of the athlete.
