Sports Are What You Do, Not Who Y...
Sports Are What You Do, Not Who You Are" with Danielle Vallas of DG Wellness

The Athletes Portal by Keith Williams

Episode notes

What does it really take to help a student athlete thrive — not just on the field, but in life? In this episode, we sit down with Danielle, a mental health professional who gets it from the inside out. As a former student athlete herself — competing in both lacrosse and hockey — Danielle brings a level of understanding to her clients that's rare in the field. She knows the pressure, the identity, the grind. Her work speaks for itself: Danielle has worked with Olympic gold medalist hockey player Hayley Scamurra, helping elite athletes navigate the mental side of performance and life beyond the sport. In this conversation, we get into: What student athletes are really struggling with mentally How to build resilience and identity beyond your sport The transition out of athletics — and why so many athletes hit a wall What parents, coaches, and athlet ... 

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