SEASON 3, EPISODE 6
Overcoming Setback and Injuries
Iowa vs Ohio State in Columbus, OH | Ohio Stadium -
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
In this episode, LG invites guests to delve into the journey of overcoming setbacks and injuries as a student-athlete, offering insights and strategies to navigate challenges, remain optimistic and prioritize mental well-being amidst adversity. Host Taylor Rooks, alongside panelists Kameron Nelson, Coach Rustam Sharipov, and Dr. James Houle, dive into the importance of mental health in gymnastics and beyond.
Meet the Panelists
Kameron Nelson - 2024 Graduate and Gymnast at OSU, Three-time 2023 All-American: Floor (3rd), Vault (5th), All-Around (6th), 2024 NCAA All-American on floor (finished seventh), 2024 CGA regular season All-American (floor), All-Big Ten First Team (2022)
, All-Big Ten Second Team (2023, 24), 2022 Big Ten Vault Champion (14.800), OSU Scholar Athlete (21, 22, 23, 24), Academic All-Big Ten (2022, 23, 24), Big Ten Gymnast to Watch (2023, 24)
Coach Rustam Sharipov - 18 All-Americans (35 All-America awards), 2 Big Ten Team Championships, 1 Big Ten Regular Season Team Championship (2022), 13 Big Ten Individual Championships
, 2016- Big Ten Coach of the Year, 1996 – Gold Medalist on parallel bars, Atlanta Olympic Games, 1996 – Team bronze medal (Ukraine), Atlanta Olympic Games
James Houle, PhD - Director of Sport Psychology and Wellness Services for Ohio State Athletics, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at OSU, Former All-American Gymnast
, 2001 NCAA Team Championship with OSU, 2001 and 2002 Big Ten Team Championships with OSU
SEASON 3, EPISODE 5
Success Stories of Resilience
Washington vs. Rutgers in Piscataway, NJ | SHI Stadium -
Friday, September 27th, 2024
LG shares stories of resilience and perseverance from student athletes who have overcome mental health challenges to achieve success both on and off the field. Host Taylor Rooks, alongside panelists Antonia Bates, Coach Coquese Washington, and Dr. Pete J. Economou, dive into the importance of mental resilience in student-athletes.
Meet the Panelists
Antonia Bates - Junior #4 G/F on Rutgers Scarlet Knights Women’s Basketball Team
Coach Coquese Washington - Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Rutgers (2022 - Present), WBCA Carol Eckman Integrity in Coaching Award (2023), Big Ten Coach of the Year (2012, 2013, 2014), WBCA Region 6 Coach of the Year (2012, 2013), WBCA National Coach of the Year Finalist (2012, 2013), BCA Female Coach of the Year (2011, 2013), Greater Flint Hall of Fame Inductee (2009), WBCA "Rising Star" Award Winner (2008), First President of WNBA Players Association (1999-2001).
Pete J. Economou, Ph.D., ABPP in Counseling Psychology - Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness - Sport Psychology at Rutgers University, Board-certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), Licensed psychologist (NJ, NY, PSYPACY), Author of Mindfulness Workbook for Beginners and Meditation Journal for Anxiety.
SEASON 3, EPISODE 4
Changing the Narrative: Mental Health as Performance Enhancement for a more Optimistic Outlook
Men's College World Series in Omaha, NE | Charles Schwab Field Omaha -
Friday, June 14th, 2024
In this episode, LG challenges conventional perspectives by exploring how prioritizing mental health can enhance athletic performance. Host Taylor Rooks, along with panelists Dr. Brett Haskell, Jessica Gardner, and Luca Virgilio, discuss shifting the narrative towards a holistic approach to student-athlete well-being. They explore how social media can be leveraged to enhance performance, tactics to avoid hindering it, and the relationship between social media habits and overall mental health.
Meet the Panelists
Dr. Brett Haskell - Consulting Team Psychologist for the New York Yankees, Director of Mental Health and Performance for the National Women’s Soccer League, Principal Owner of Momentum Labs, Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), Former Director of Sport Psychology at the University of Nebraska
Jessica Gardner - University of Nebraska Alum, D1 Pole Vaulter on the Track and Field Team, Member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Member and Advocate for student-athlete welfare at N-Volved
Luca Virgilio - Director of Basketball Strategies for Nebraska Men’s Basketball
SEASON 3, EPISODE 3
Striking Out Stigma: Softball Stars Rallying for Student-Athlete Mental Health
Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, OK | Devon Park -
Thursday, May 30th, 2024
From home runs to homework, there are no curveballs here. Host Cari Champion and LG empower Softball Alumni, Lauren Gipson Chamberlain and Jocelyn Alo to speak openly and candidly about their journeys with mental health as former student-athletes and share their growth beyond the glove with Michaela Edenfield. This episode will explore the progress and importance of mental health resources for students and lay the framework for the future by supporting and passing the torch to the next generation of collegiate athletes.
Meet the Panelists
Lauren Gipson Chamberlain - 4x All American at the University of Oklahoma, 2013 NCAA D1 Softball National Champion,2015 #1 Overall Pro Draft Pick, 2018 ESPN Body Issue Cover, Youngest Commissioner in American Professional Sports (WPF 2021-2023)
Jocelyn Alo - Pro Athlete at OKC Spark of the WPF, NCAA D1 All-Time Career Leader in Home Runs, 2× NCAA D1 Softball National Champion, 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister, 2023 Sports Illustrated Female Athlete of the Year, 2023 A100 Gold House List, 2022 WCWS Most Outstanding Player, 2021, 2022 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year
Michaela Edenfield - Junior Student-Athlete at Florida State University, 2024 ACC All-Tournament Team, 2023 WCWS All-Tournament Team, 2022, 2023 NFCA Southeast All-Region Third Team, 2022, 2023 All-ACC Second Team, 2021-2022 Golden Nole Award: Rookie of the Year
SEASON 3, EPISODE 2
Collaborative Approaches to Mental Health Initiatives at Organizational Levels
Men's Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate in Phoenix, AZ | State Farm Stadium -
Monday, April 8th, 2024
LG and guest host, Cari Champion, explore the importance of coaches, medical professionals, and other organizations in implementing effective mental health initiatives within the NCAA, universities and beyond.
Meet the Panelists
Dr. Alisia Tran - Associate professor in the School of Counseling and Counseling Psychology at ASU, Member of the NCAA Mental Health Advisory Committee, Head of the Tran Ethnic and Minority Psychology and Experiences (TEMPE) Lab
Darleen Santore “Coach Dar” - Former Mental Performance Coach for Phoenix Suns, Board Member at Grand Canyon University, Bestselling Author of The Art of Bouncing Back, Mental Edge and Leadership Coach for clients in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB
Kate Fitzgerald - Senior Beach Volleyball player at ASU, First Changemaker with Desert Financial Credit Union allowed to use ASU trademarks in an NIL deal, Co-President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Founder of VBAmerica (VBA), a volleyball lifestyle clothing brand licensed and sold in college bookstores
SEASON 3, EPISODE 1
Beyond the Whistle: Celebrating Coaches as Unsung Heroes in Student Athlete Mental Health
Men's Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate in Phoenix, AZ | State Farm Stadium -
Saturday, April 6th, 2024
LG recognizes coaches as the unsung heroes in student-athlete mental health, delving into their crucial role in fostering well-being beyond the game and highlighting the impact of their guidance on athletes' holistic development. In the true spirit of optimism, listeners will be able to tune in to a conversation and celebration of the important role models who lead both individual athletes and the collective team, and their impact in promoting a positive mindset and outlook within the realm of sports.
Meet the Panelists
Bobby Hurley - Duke University Blue Devils (1989 – 1993), 2-Time NCAA National Champion (1991 & 1992), 1992 Men’s Final Four - Most Outstanding Player, NCAA DI Men’s Basketball, All-Time Assists Leader (1,076), First Team All-America (1993), Sacramento Kings (1993 – 1998), Vancouver Grizzlies (1998 – 1999), Arizona State University, Men’s Basketball Head Coach (2015 – Present)
Chloé Maleski - Founder of GroWithClo (Holistic Sport Psychology Consultant), Duke Track and Cross Country Alum, Sun Devils Athletics Counselor
Brynn Holohan - Sports Law and Business Graduate Student at ASU, Former D1 Student-Athlete and Women’s Lacrosse Team Captain, Co-Ambassador of Morgan’s Message, Management Intern for the Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness
SEASON 2, EPISODE 4
Women In Sports: Live at the NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship
Tampa, FL | Amalie Arena -
Thursday, December 14th, 2023
LG sits down with guest host, MJ Acosta-Ruiz to shine a spotlight on the world of women in sports, reflecting on 51 years of Title IX, celebrating the recent strides made in this world, and delving into what opportunities of growth the future holds. We’ll examine the impact that the evolution of women in sports has had on mental health for former and current student athletes. Listeners and viewers have a chance to reflect on the success of the past and present while pointing to the possibilities of the future.
Meet the Panelists
Dr. Cecile Reynaud - Vice President of Volleyball Operations for the Pro Volleyball Federation, Florida State University Faculty Member in Sport Management, Former Florida State University Head Volleyball Coach, Former President of American Volleyball Coaches Association, Inducted into 5 Halls of Fame
Claire Lessinger - Vice President of Events at Tampa Bay Sports Commission, President of Women In Sports and Events (WISE) Tampa Bay, Former Head Coach of University of South Florida Women's Volleyball
Laney Higgins - Oglethorpe University Women’s Volleyball #4, NIL Empower 2.0 Class Member
SEASON 2, EPISODE 3
Mind and Body: The Connection Between Mental and Physical Health
Tampa, FL | University of South Florida -
Lee Roy Selmon Athletics Center |
Tuesday, December 12th, 2023
LG delves into the critical connection between one’s mindset and physical health, giving listeners an inside look into the connection between how having a positive mental outlook impacts healing and recovery. This episode provides empirical evidence of how coaches, administrators, and student-athletes can provide and seek support in challenging times.
Meet the Panelists
Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, PSYD, LMHC, CMPC - Assistant Director of Athletic Medicine at University of South Florida, Director of Sport Psychology at University of South Florida
Steve Walz - Associate Athletics Director at University of South Florida, Director of Sports Medicine at University of South Florida - Football, Men's Golf
Melanie Green - USF Women's Golf, Senior, 2023 WGCA All American Honorable Mention, 2023 American All-Conference Team
SEASON 2, EPISODE 2
Building Towards Balance and Sustaining Mental Health
Santa Clara, CA | PayPal Park -
Friday, November 17th, 2023
LG dives into the vital importance of finding equilibrium in the lives of collegiate athletes, as we explore how managing sports, academics, and personal well-being plays a key role in positive mental and physical health. The episode will provide listeners and viewers a play-book of best practices they can implement to achieve a better life lived.
Meet the Panelists
Danielle Slaton - Co-founder of Bay FC, Soccer Analyst, Olympic Medalist, Former U.S. Women's National Team member and Santa Clara Broncos Captain
Dr. Riley Gee - Assistant Athletic Director of Counseling and Sport Psychology at Santa Clara University, Former D1 Volleyball Player at UC Irvine
Ryan Murphy - USA Olympic Swimmer, 4x Olympic Gold Medalist, UC Berkeley Swim and Dive Team Alum
SEASON 2, EPISODE 1
Black Excellence in Sports
Nashville, Tennessee | Vanderbilt University -
Student Life Center |
Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
LG brings Black student athletes, coaches, and other notable voices together to discuss their experiences of being Black collegiate athletes. This episode will explore the intersection of identity and athletics while showcasing the positive power community has on mental health, giving listeners an intimate front row seat to the additional pressures and cultural behaviors of the Black community within the sport area.
Meet the Panelists
Kenny Anderson - Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Fisk University, Former NBA All-Star
Jerry Stackhouse - Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Vanderbilt University, Former Two-Time NBA All-Star
Michael Ashley - SF/PF for the Fisk Bulldogs, #13
SEASON 1, EPISODE 5 Part 2
The Come Down: The Return Home from the Elite Stage
Monday, March 31 |
GRB Convention Center,
Houston, TX
Sixty-eight teams enter the NCAA Tournament, but only one walks away victorious. With 99% of the field heading home without a trophy, how do athletes and teams cope with defeat? In this episode of LG Transparent Conversations series, The Next Chapter discusses how the road home from the Big Dance ® can be a pivotal, even defining, moment for many student-athletes. Prim Siripipat and the panel explores the letdown athletes experience following the postseason and how the complicated feelings/emotions can influence the return to normal activities.
Meet the Panelists
Dr. Brian Hainline – Chief Medical Officer, NCAA
The NCAA’s first Chief Medical Officer oversees the NCAA Sport Science Institute, a national center of excellence whose mission is to promote and develop safety, excellence, and wellness in college student-athletes, and to foster life-long physical and mental development.
Dr. Corey Yeager – PhD, LMFT, Researcher, Activist, Author, and Detroit Pistons Life Coach
Dr. Yeager is a researcher, activist. author, therapist, and the Detroit Pistons’ Life Coach. Outside of the NBA, some of his clients include The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), The Smithsonian Institute, The Gersh Agency, and Lola Red.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 5 Part 1
The Big Dance® and the Road to the Elite Stage
Monday, March 31, 2023 |
GRB Convention Center,
Houston, TX
The Final Four® is the ultimate stage for college basketball. In this episode of the LG Transparent Conversations series, we talk about the mental roadmap and challenges athletes face as they work their way to the elite stage. Expectations, pressure, media coverage, achieving peak performance, and even coping with injuries – Prim Siripipat and the panelists discuss the intricacies of the postseason and how it can affect the athlete and team in various ways.
Meet the Panelists
Lisa Bonta Sumii – LCSW, CSW, Psychotherapist and Mental Performance Consultant
Lisa is a sport psychology professional, entrepreneur, content creator, Tedx and international speaker, as well as a podcast host. She utilizes her training as a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to positively impact the athlete mental health space at the professional, collegiate, Olympic, and youth levels. As the CEO & Founder of AthMindset®, she deepens her purpose in the professional development of future sport psychology professionals.
Trayce Jackson-Davis – Indiana Hoosiers, #23 Forward, Senior
Trayce Jackson Davis is an All-American senior playing for the Indiana University Hoosiers, and a national player of the year candidate.
Jarace Walker – Houston Cougars, #25 Forward, Freshman
Jarace Walker is a freshman playing for the Houston Cougars of the American Athletic Conference. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 high school class. He’s ranked as the #1 power forward nationally by ESPN.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 4
Student-Athlete Mental Health Beyond the College Experience
Los Angeles, CA | Loyola Marymount University –
Alumni Mall |
Wednesday, November 16th, 2022
In this final episode of the series, Prim and guests will discuss athletes’ mental health beyond the game, season and career, including the lasting effects, loss of identity and continued care for mental health.
Meet the Panelists
Dr. William Parham -Professor, Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles; Director of Mental Health and Wellness Program (NBPA), Member of the Mental Health and Wellness Task Force for the United States Olympic Committee
Tairia Flowers - Head Coach for LMU Softball, Olympic Gold Medalist
Betsi Flint - Former Former Asst. Coach for LMU Volleyball; Former LMU student-athlete and Olympic Beach Volleyball hopeful
SEASON 1, EPISODE 3
The Role of Support Systems on Student-Athlete Mental Health
Columbus, Ohio | Lower.com Field Stadium,
Central Parking Lot |
Friday, November 11th, 2022
In this episode, Prim is joined by Olympic Gold Medalist and NCAA Champion Fencer from Notre Dame, Lee Kiefer, her long time, highly decorated Head Coach, Guiorgie “Gia” Kvaratskhelia and Doctor of Psychiatry-Mother, Teresa Kiefer for an in-depth discussion on support systems as they relate to mental health.
Meet the Panelists
Lee Kiefer -Olympic Gold Medal Fencer, NCAA Champion and Notre Dame Alum
Teresa Kiefer -Doctor of Psychiatry, Mother of Lee Kiefer
Guiorgie “Gia” Kvaratskhelia - Notre Dame Fencing Head Coach (‘14 - Present) 6x ACC Coach of the Year, 18 NCAA Individual Champions Notre Dame Head Fencing Coach four-time NCAA Championship winner (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022)
SEASON 1, EPISODE 2
Consequences of Student-Athlete Stressors, including Suicidality and Suicidal Behaviors
Durham, North Carolina | Duke University –
Duke Softball Stadium, East Campus |
Saturday, October 29th, 2022
Due to varying stressors that have emerged in today’s collegiate sport landscape, the COVID-19 pandemic, and general pressures of higher education learning environments, this episode will explore how such stressors lead to specific mental health issues/symptoms, including suicidal ideations and other behaviors.
Meet the Panelists
Ethan Phillips - Current UNC Gillings School of Public Health Student, Vice President for Health and Wellness on the UNC System Association of Student Governments Executive Board
Anna Callahan - Duke Graduate Student, Women’s Lacrosse Player, President of the first Morgan’s Message Chapter
Kat Zempolich - Co-Founder of Morgan's Message / Director of Podcasting, Duke Alum
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1
Stressors of the Modern Student-Athlete Experience
Durham, North Carolina | Duke University –
Outside Cameron Indoor Stadium |
Friday, October 28th, 2022
In this kick off episode, LG Transparent Conversations will lay the foundation for the challenges student athletes encounter in today’s contemporary college sports landscape.
Meet the Panelists
Nina King - Vice President Director of Athletics & Adjunct Professor of Business Administration
Dr. Shawn Zeplin - Assistant Director of Athletics/Behavioral Health at Duke University
Gerald Henderson Jr - Former Duke/NBA Men’s Basketball player (2006-09), B.S. in Psychology (Duke University)
