Coats in Conversation Kendrique Coats

Welcome back to Coats in Conversation. In today's conversation, I speak with Coach Chip Bates, a football Coach at Peoria High School and Trainer in Peoria, Illinois. From Coach Bates, I learned about the impact of gun violence on high school athletes' mental health and how his teams generally lose one athlete per year to gun violence. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Don't forget to like and subscribe.


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Check out previous episodes: Mental health in the Black Community: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/GGu1Eviqu7s?si=SlejCHEI88Wcdgxa⁠⁠


Elevating Athlete's Mental Health⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ylCASBktvEZkKycjJrMSR?si=EpA-jG9kSCacJXDLNUNc0A⁠⁠


About Kendrique Coats: Kendrique Coats is a certified life coach and Marriage & Family Therapist in training. Content on this page focuses on lifestyle, mental health, and educational topics. The goal is to provide the tools and resources you need to live a fulfilling and balanced life. Subscribe to the Coats in Conversation channel to stay up-to-date on the latest videos and join the conversation#Mentalhealth #blackculture #therapy

In today’s awesome conversation (Mental Health in High Performance Pilots), I speak with Jean-Marc Charles, who is a Cognitive Performance Specialist for Air Force pilots. From Jean-Marc, I learned how intense the training for pilots can be, and about the tolls it can take on their mental health. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and don’t forget to like and subscribe.



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Check out previous episodes: Mental health in the Black Community: ⁠https://youtu.be/GGu1Eviqu7s?si=SlejCHEI88Wcdgxa⁠



Elevating Athlete's Mental Health⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ylCASBktvEZkKycjJrMSR?si=EpA-jG9kSCacJXDLNUNc0A⁠



About Kendrique Coats: Kendrique Coats is a certified life coach and Marriage & Family Therapist in training. Content on this page focuses on lifestyle, mental health, and educational topics. The goal is to provide the tools and resources you need to live a fulfilling and balanced life. Subscribe to the Coats in Conversation channel to stay up-to-date on the latest videos and join the conversation#Mentalhealth #blackculture #therapy

In today’s awesome conversation, my guest is my long time childhood friend, Chase Alford. Interestingly, our relationship start off with some tension, which we discuss.



At the beginning of this conversation, Chase shares how he grew to love the game of football and his transition from high school to competting at the division 2 level. The middle parts of this conversation, we discuss one of the major injuries that significantly made him question his outlook on sports and the struggles he had finding his own identity.   As we wrap up this conversation, we discuss what Chase is involved in now, how his sports skills have served him, and advace for athletes who struggle to find their identity after sports. 



I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I. 



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Mental health in the Black Community: https://youtu.be/GGu1Eviqu7s?si=SlejCHEI88Wcdgxa


Elevating Athlete's Mental Health

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ylCASBktvEZkKycjJrMSR?si=EpA-jG9kSCacJXDLNUNc0A

About Kendrique Coats:
Kendrique Coats is a certified life coach and Marriage & Family Therapist in training. Content on this page focuses on lifestyle, mental health, and educational topics. The goal is to provide the tools and resources you need to live a fulfilling and balanced life.

Subscribe to the Coats in Conversation channel to stay up-to-date on the latest videos and join the conversation

#Mentalhealth #blackculture #therapy

Welcome back to Coats in Conversation. This conversation, Tackling Adversity: Mental Health after Football, with Jack Glenn, a former football athlete who was forced to leave the game due to concussions, was eye-opening. In this conversation, Jack sheds light on the struggles and the resilience required to navigate life after leaving the sport of football, finding his identity, and how his mental health journey has helped him improve the relationships he has.



In the first part of this conversation, Jack shares how he grew to love the sport of football and the pivotal turning point that made him question his own mental and physical well-being. Jack opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of leaving behind a lifelong passion, the hurdles of adjusting, and the uncertainty of finding his identity to fill the void once football was gone.



Later in the conversation, Jack shares his courageous journey toward mental wellness, highlighting the pivotal role of therapy in reshaping his perspective, handling the aftermath of concussions, and fostering healthier relationships. We discuss the importance of mental health awareness, breaking stigmas surrounding seeking help, and the power of therapy in the life of an athlete.



This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating life's unexpected challenges, dealing with post-injury transitions, or seeking insights into mental health advocacy.



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Check out previous episodes: 

Elevating Athlete Mental Health ⁠https://youtu.be/_7KTStthiLw?si=UQoGVGEXZJPQA0PD

Mental Health Stigma in Black Community ⁠https://youtu.be/GGu1Eviqu7s?si=fWmzh-8Wzaoa3XKY



About Kendrique Coats:

Kendrique Coats is a certified Life Coach and Marriage and Family Therapist in training. Content on this podcast focus on lifestyle, mental health, and educational topics. The goal is to provide the tools and resources needed to live a fulfilling and balanced life.



























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In the world of sports, where physical prowess often takes the spotlight, the crucial realm of mental well-being for athletes cannot be overstated. From a coach's perspective, understanding and elevating an athlete's mental health is not just an optional addition to training—it is a fundamental pillar of success. Beyond honing physical skills, a resilient and focused mind is the driving force behind exceptional performance. This entails addressing stress, building confidence, and fostering a positive mindset. Recognizing the significance of mental well-being in sports is not only about winning games but also about nurturing athletes who can navigate challenges with strength and resilience, both on and off the field.



In this episode, we are joined by Coach Courtney Ellis, a seasoned mentor in basketball and track and field, to talk about how coaches and parents can elevate the mental health of athletes and increase performance. He shares signs that your athletes might have mental health issues and how to address them, the power of human connection and strong relationships in mental health, and ways parents can help their kids struggling with mental health issues. This discussion sheds light on the integral role coaches play in fostering a supportive environment that addresses the mental health needs of athletes. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics!



Timestamps

[03:00] How Coach Bar has influenced Courtney’s track and field coaching perspective

[06:13] The things that Courtney has learned over the years as a coach

[09:06] How Courtney’s new style of coaching has influenced the athletes

[14:24] Signs that your athletes may have mental health issues and how to address them

[21:30] Opening up spaces for other coaches to communicate their mental health struggles

[25:13] The power of human connection and strong relationships in mental health

[26:58] Do the students have adequate access to mental health services?

[29:53] How parents can help their kids struggling with mental health issues

[35:21] How high school coaches can be proactive in addressing the mental health needs of the athletes

[40:01] Picking up the nonverbal cues of your athletes as a coach

[45:18] One piece of advice for coaches, athletes and parents




Notable quotes:


“If you instruct somebody to do something, you don’t have to overcomplicate it. You can keep it simple, and that is okay.”


“The more people tend to speak and open up, the more you realize that you didn’t actually know what was actually happening.”


“It’s okay to go through hard times. The best thing to do is to communicate and know that it is going to be okay.”


“If you are going through something, reach out to a friend or a coach because, at the end of the day, if we can’t help you, it becomes difficult, especially if you are an athlete, to perform at your highest level.”





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In this compelling Coats in Conversation Podcast Episode, we sit down with a remarkable guest, Giovanna Veiga, who's taken a unique journey from being a former University of Virginia Squash Athlete to becoming a recent marriage and family therapy graduate from Auburn University. As an international student, she faced the incredible challenge of acclimating to life in the United States, and her experiences have shaped her perspective on mental health in a profound way.

Join us as we explore the pivotal role that mental health played in her life as a competitive college athlete and in her subsequent career as a therapist. Discover how her experiences on the squash court and as an international student motivated her to delve into therapy. We'll delve into the strategies, techniques, and mindset shifts she used to manage the high-pressure world of college sports and how this background has informed her approach as a therapist today.



You will also learn about the intersections of college athletics, mental health, and the therapeutic journey that has helped Giovanna throughout her journey. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.