Mental Health and the Student-Athlete Experience (passport event)
Tue Nov 11 2025 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Event Description:
Hilbert College Honors Program – Passport Event Proposal Event Title: Mental Health and the Student-Athlete Experience Organizers: Garrett Brink, Sophomore Student Jase Burdon, Sophomore Student Overview: My name is Garrett Brink, and I am organizing a Passport Event focused on the mental health of student-athletes at Hilbert College. This event is being completed in collaboration with fellow sophomore and teammate, Jase Burdon, as part of the Hilbert Honors Program. Our goal is to create an open and engaging environment for student-athletes to learn effective strategies for maintaining mental wellness both on and off the field. Tentative Itinerary: Date: November 11, 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: Bogel 150 Presentation Topics: Understanding the importance of mental health in athletics Strategies for maintaining a positive mindset and emotional balance Practical ways to stay on top of mental health during the season Guest Speaker: Brian Gangloff (discussion of relevant service hours and experience) Interactive Segment: Open Q&A session Kahoot review activity to reinforce key takeaways Intended Audience: Freshman student-athletes at Hilbert College