SASN/What is SASN?

  • Student-Athlete Support Network: A training designed to equip students with the skills and information they need to be able to respond effectively when their friends and teammates are struggling.
  • SASN is normally scheduled once per season for athletes wanting to be trained in these skills. Students find that it helps them better navigate team dynamics and complexities that may arise when in-season.
  • Topics include:
    • Active Listening and support skills
    • Recognizing and responding to signs of depression and anxiety including suicidal thoughts
    • Substance use and abuse
    • Body Image and Disordered Eating
    • Navigating and connecting with appropriate student resources

Workshops

Request a workshop: Dr. Powers can create a workshop for athletes, teams, coaches, or parents based on need. Some examples of workshops provided are:

Student-Athlete Support Network (SASN)

Student-Athlete Support Network (SASN for Coaches)

The connection between self-talk and performance

Healthy Mindsets for Healthy Athletes

Rewriting your Narrative: The College Athlete Identity

Maintaining Healthy Boundaries with your Team

Group Space for Injured Athletes

Overcoming Obstacles

Supporting your Athletes: Communication and Staying Connected

For Parents of First-Year Athletes: Wes Resources Outside of Freeman

Food as Fuel