LG's podcast series highlights importance of
mental health awareness for student-athletes
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., May 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics announces the launch of the third
season of its podcast, "Transparent Conversations," which brings
conversations about mental health directly to college campuses
around the country, with live tapings throughout the year at
pivotal college sports moments. As a long-standing partner of the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), LG is committed to
this partnership to promote important issues that affect both the
physical and mental health of student-athletes. Mental health
awareness is a crucial component of LG's commitment to making "Life
Good" for all.
Season Three host, Taylor Rooks,
provides a safe space for frank discussions about the mental health
challenges facing student-athletes. As a sports journalist, Rooks
knows firsthand the critical importance of mental health in not
only athletes, but all students.
"While we always discuss the great moments, like winning streaks
and big plays – the reality is that every moment in a sports career
isn't a high," said Rooks. "Through Transparent
Conversations, student-athletes and others can speak freely
about the journey of being a young adult, especially as their lives
play out in the public eye. This brings not only more attention to
those relatable moments where mental health plays a pivotal role –
but provides practical solutions to make those moments easier and
life better overall. Thank you to LG for allowing these
student-athletes and others to feel heard and seen."
Episodes 1 and 2 of Season 3, recorded recently at the NCAA
Final Four Men's March Madness Tip-Off Tailgate in Glendale, Arizona, are now live on
www.lg.com/us/transparent-conversations with future episodes airing
later this month and in June.
Episode 1:
Beyond the Whistle: The Coach's Role
in Student-Athlete Mental Health
The Season 3 debut episode explores the crucial role coaches
play in fostering student-athletes' well-being both on and off the
field of play highlighting the impact of their guidance on holistic
development. Featured panelists include: Bobby Hurley (Head Coach, Arizona State Men's
Basketball; Former NBA pro; 2x NCAA Champion); Chloe Maleski (Mental Health Coach for
Arizona State University, Duke University, and the LA Rams); Brynn Holohan (Former Arizona State University Women's Lacrosse Player;
Co-Ambassador of Morgan's Message;
Management Intern for the Arizona State Sun Devil Fitness and
Wellness department).
"I think all of us here can agree that trust and communication
are two pillars of any coach-athlete relationship," said
Rooks.
"We're responsible for the entire group. It's more than just
basketball and what the guys do between the lines, it's about
relationship building and knowing that my door is wide open,"
added Hurley.
Episode 2:
Collaborative Approaches to Mental
Health Initiatives at Organizational Levels
Episode 2 highlights the importance of collaboration between
NCAA stakeholders, including coaches, medical professionals, and
other organizations, in implementing effective mental health
initiatives. Featured panelists include: Dr. Alisia (Giac-Thao) Tran (Arizona
State University Psychology Professor; NCAA Mental Health
Advisory committee member); Darleen
Santore aka "Coach Dar" (Leadership Coach and therapist for
the NBA, NFL and NHL); Kate
Fitzgerald (Senior Volleyball Player at Arizona State University; Co-President of the
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee).
"We live in a culture where athletics is a lot about errors and
what errors you're making, but you forget the human part of it
that there's someone on the other side of that," explained Dr.
Tran.
"You have to train your mind as much as you train your body and
that clicked for me," added Fitzgerald.
Topics from previous seasons include speaking about
student-athlete mental health beyond the college experience and the
role of support systems on student-athlete mental health. Future
topics will include mental health as performance enhancement,
overcoming setbacks and injuries, and success stories of
resilience.
"At the core of LG is our mission of 'Life's Good,'" said
Jeannie Lee, Director of Corporate
Marketing, LG Electronics. "By hosting these honest and educational
conversations that touch on real-life, tough topics, LG believes we
can foster some of the innovative solutions that student-athletes
can use for healing and understanding – ultimately making life
better."
To learn more about LG's partnership with the NCAA or listen to
the "Transparent Conversation" podcast, visit www.lg.com/ncaa and
www.lg.com/us/transparent-conversations.
About LG Electronics USA
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American
subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $60-billion-plus global innovator in technology
and manufacturing. In the United
States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances,
home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning
systems, energy solutions and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time
ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. www.LG.com.
Media Contacts:
LG Electronics USA
Chris De Maria
christopher.demaria@lge.com
908-548-4515
Jennifer Tayebi
Jennifer.Tayebi@LG-One.com
734-395-0780
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