Mental Health Resources
The mental health of our student-athletes is as important as their physical health. We are taking strong steps to see that NAIA student-athletes (as well as coaches and administrators) have the resources they need to keep themselves healthy in every way they need.
Read below to learn more about our national partners and the services they offer to NAIA members.
NAIA PARTNER
Training the Complete Athlete
Coach Kos shares her insights about the challenges faced by today's student-athletes, coaches, and parents.
For Student-Athletes
For Coaches
For Partners
More from Coach Kos.
Mental Health Awareness
Boundaries
Mental Health Skills
Mental Health Videos
Hear about NAIA student-athletes' mental health awareness, concerns & needs.
Carrie Kosderka-Farrel (Coach Kos)
Founder, Training the Complete Athlete
Dr. Pete Manely
Director of Athletic Training, Sterling (Kan.)
Fostering safe spaces for student on campus.
U.S. Council for Athletes Health
Official Athletic Health and Safety Partner of the NAIA
What we offer:
For Athletic Administrators and the Athletic Department
- Program Assessment of Athlete Health, Safety and Wellness Delivery Systems (virtual or on-site)
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
- Mental Health Services
- Nutrition
- Sports Performance
- Policy Design, Development, and Review (Related to Athlete Health, Safety, and Wellness)
- Including Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
- Independent Incident Reviews
- Athletics Healthspace E-learning Modules and Programs for Coaches, Student Athletes, and Staff
- Webinar Education Series on Health, Safety, and Mental Health Topics
For Coaches
- Athletics Healthspace E-learning Modules and Programs on important health, safety, and well-being topics
- USCAH Health and Safety Certification Programs for Coaches
- Mental Health for Coaches Webinar Series
For Student Athletes
- Athletics Healthspace E-learning Modules and Programs on important health, safety, and well-being topics
- Presentations to teams and SAAC groups
- Mental Health and Mental Wellness Learning Tools
For Athletic Trainers
- Online assessment of sports medicine program and athlete healthcare delivery system
- Policy Design, Development, and Review (Related to Athlete Health, Safety, and Wellness)
- Including Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
- Webinar Education Series
- Expert Lecture Series (virtual or on-site)
- Continuing Education through our BOC approved webinar and eLearning series
- Athletics Healthcare Administrator Association Membership and link to a community of sports medicine professionals
