Host: Tyrone Brooks, Guests: Jadyn Lewis & Travis Snider

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on mental health in competitive sports with Tyrone Brooks, Jadyn Lewis, and Travis Snider.

We’re doing something a little different on this week’s ABCA Podcast as we hand the microphone over to Tyrone Brooks for Part II of our two-part mental health series. Brooks is a key member of the ABCA’s Frank Robinson BATS (Building Accessibility Through Support) Committee and serves as Senior Director of Workforce Development for Major League Baseball. Joining him for this important conversation are Jadyn Lewis and Travis Snider. Lewis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is a Mental Health Counselor at the University of Missouri. Providing mental health services to student-athletes in need of support. Snider is a former big leaguer who is now the CEO of 3A Athletics, a company dedicated to helping the parents of young athletes, organizations and clubs and youth athletes. Together, they explore the challenges of maintaining mental health in competitive environments, the importance of support systems, and practical ways to prioritize well-being while pursuing excellence. As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode serves as an important reminder that none of us are alone. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available. Call or text 988 to…

People in this episode

Host: Tyrone Brooks

Guests: Jadyn Lewis, Travis Snider

Topics covered

• mental health
• support systems
• student-athletes
• well-being
• competitive environments
• Mental Health Awareness Month

Keywords

• mental health
• athletes
• support
• well-being
• counseling
• baseball
• crisis lifeline

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Major League Baseball, University of Missouri, 3A Athletics, ABCA, Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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