5 Ways For Young Athletes to Improve Their Mental Health During COVID-19
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The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a sudden change in everyone’s lives, including students and student-athletes. Athletes suddenly found themselves at home without access to their classrooms, gyms, and teams. They were knocked off their routine, some lost out on post-season opportunities, and in the case of spring athletes, they lost their entire season. The abrupt adjustment has resulted in a focus on the athletes’ physical health and mental health.
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