Mind of the Athlete, Coach & Parent: A Mental Wellness presentation

1050 Ironpigs Way,Allentown PA 18109

12 March, 2023

Description

The Lehigh County Mental Health Program and The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Lehigh County are thrilled to provide a free event at Coca -Cola Park on March 12th, 2023 at 4pm. Mind of the Athlete, Coach & Parent: A Mental Wellness presentation by Dr. Jarrod Spencer, Sports Psychologist Dr Spencer, licensed clinical psychologist, Lafayette graduate and Lehigh Valley resident will talk to athletes, coaches, families, and athletic administrators on improving the emotional health of athletes and coaches, suicide awareness and sports psychology. This uplifting blend of energy, entertainment, and solid psychological content will focus on hope and help, mental wellness, and how to validate, empower, and encourage. As part of his presentation, he will talk about how not to “SCARE” your athlete: be sure they Showered, Changed, Ate and Rested. A Question-and-Answer session will follow. The goal is to have the attendees become the emotionally healthiest version of themselves to thrive in their particular endeavors of life. The event geared toward coaches, athletes and families is free and open to the public. The press are welcome. Dr. Jarrod Spender is a: Sports psychologist. Speaker. Author. Consultant. iFit guide. Dr. Spencer is president and founder of Mind of the Athlete, LLC, a sports psychology company committed to improving the emotional health of athletes. He is the author of Mind of the Athlete: Clearer Mind, Better Performance and the co-author of the book the The Sky Is NOT The Limit: Discovering the True North for Your Life’s Path. He is the creator of the Mind of the Athlete Program, a cutting edge 20 hour video and audio sports psychology curriculum. He has been featured in USA Today, New York Daily News, Inc., and ESPN Radio. Dr. Spencer is a frequent guest on WFMZ Morning News in the NY/NJ/PA region. He also starred in the TV Show “What the Heck Were They Thinking?!” with former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Larry Holmes. Additionally, Dr. Spencer created and starred on the TV show Mind of the Athlete. As an athlete he was a tailback for the Lafayette College football team. He was a wrestler and rugby player. Dr. Jarrod Spencer resides with his wife and three children in the Lehigh Valley. Hosted by County of Lehigh Human Services/ Mental Health and The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Lehigh County. Light refreshments will be served. Raffles: NFL Eagles sports helmet donated by Riddell AND free tickets to the Iron Pigs baseball game on September 21st, 2023. Enter at the West Gate. (It is labeled West) Go through the glass doors on the left to the elevator and up to the 2nd floor.