About Unleash Her Potential

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 There has been increased awareness of mental health struggles among college and professional athletes. While increasing resources for these older athletes is crucial, it is important to recognize that many of these symptoms begin forming at a very young age due to unmet needs, isolation, and pressure. Research shows that by age 14, girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys.

The personal, social, and contextual barriers for girls in sports are expansive, including a lack of positive female role models, fear of failure, limited access, and poor body confidence, to name a few. While we cannot control media messaging about women's sports, funding disparities, negative comments from classmates, or the unrealistic expectations society places on girls and women, we can focus on what we do have control over: ourselves—our self-talk, attitude, ability to regulate emotions, support for our teammates, and care for our bodies.

Our mission is to support female student-athletes through puberty by reframing challenges and building on the tools they already possess. This helps them navigate their future successfully as athletes and women while fostering a sense of belonging. By providing an inclusive support network, our goal is to improve their overall social and emotional well-being so that each athlete has the capacity and skills to meet their target..

UHP will continue to collaborate with parents, coaches, athletes, nutritionists, and mental health providers to ensure that our curriculum remains relevant and effective.