Convos from the Couch by LifeStance Health
Convos from the Couch by LifeStance Health
LifeStance Health
Beyond the Game: Supporting Athlete Mental Health
17 minutes Posted Feb 6, 2026 at 3:09 pm.
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Athletes often carry an emotional load that isn’t always visible from the sidelines.
Therapist and former athlete Kendrique Coats shares how stigma, performance anxiety, and identity struggles can shape an athlete’s mental health.
The conversation explores practical ways to help athletes feel safe, regulate stress, and understand what their bodies are communicating. Kendrique also highlights the impact of rising demands around competition, injury, and name, image, and likeness on young athletes today.
Learn how intentional care and understanding can help athletes thrive through every chapter of their journey.