Helpful & Informational

“The most helpful thing my parents ever did with my eating disorder is connect me to the right resources. And they didn’t have to understand the eating disorder; I just needed their listening ear and support.”
According to Walden Behavioral Care, “athletes are 2-3 times more susceptible to eating disorders than the average population.” It’s a common issue rarely talked about in sports, leaving many athletes and coaches in the dark. As a coach myself, I’ve seen how little this is discussed and where we can improve.
Give the athletic community (athletic administrations, coaches, parents, teammates, athletes) the tools to better identify eating disorders beyond appearance.