Personal Development
Supporting the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student athletes, that encourages mental health and the discovery of each athlete's unique gifts and abilities.
Mental Health & Wellness
Empowering personal growth through conversation. Though asking for help is challenging, it is one of the first and most powerful steps to overcoming mental health issues.
Staying silent is not the answer.
Through different on-campus initiatives and resources, Spartans Athletics seeks to empower athletes to speak up and speak out on mental health challenges and end the stigma. Together.
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Mental Health Resources
TWU Wellness Centre
The Wellness Centre encourages developing a healthy lifestyle and recognizes there are times, especially during university life, when maintaining balance in life is difficult. The physicians and nurse are available to discuss key wellness issues such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, depression, sexual health, etc.
Counselling Services
Counselling Services are available to all athletes who are seeking help with mental health issues. This on-campus service comes free of charge to limit barriers of participation of this service.
Jessica Bailey | #BellLetsTalk
Trinity Western University women' s volleyball alum Jessica Bailey details her story through depression and anxiety.
Aaron Boettcher | #BellLetsTalk
As part of Bell Let's Talk Day, Trinity Western University men's volleyball alum Aaron Boettcher shares his story.
Life Skills Program
New in 2020, the Life Skills Program was designed to deliver workshops and seminars to student athletes to help them grow in life off the field of play. These seminars are delivered by alumni and supporters of Spartan Athletics to give back, enhance the student-athlete experience, and empower the next generation of leaders. Sessions include:
Nutrition and recovery
Athlete retirement transition
Job search strategies
Personal Finance
Mental wellness
Fundraising
Healthy Relationships