46 | MindStrong Spartans: Building Mental Health Advocacy in College Athletics
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Join co-hosts Rusty Ham and his daughter Lacie as they discuss Lacie's fall softball season, including her upcoming games against Cal State Bakersfield and her pitching progress. They also delve into the challenges of maintaining quality innings and dealing with unpredictable umpiring.
The episode takes a deeper turn as Lacie shares her experiences with athlete mental health, highlighting her efforts in starting the Mindstrong Spartans initiative at San Jose State. Inspired by her participation in the 'Damn Worth It' campaign, Lacie aims to promote student athlete mental health through advocacy and awareness, providing crucial resources and support for fellow athletes.
As she embarks on her senior year, Lacie reflects on her aspirations to leave a positive legacy in her university's community.
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