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“Some players on the bubble felt like they had to grind much harder because they felt they didn’t get the opportunities they would have gotten had it been a full season and Senior Bowls and All-Star games and the Combine. Those guys were feeling shortchanged and it was difficult mentally.” The COVID pandemic and nationwide lockdowns caused stress and uncertainty for individuals of all walks of life. Premier's Dr. Justin Anderson commented on some of the challenges presented to high-level athletes in a recent article by Matthew Collar of Purple Insider. Read the full article at Purple Insider....
“If you see value in it making you a better person and a more balanced person and a better version of yourself, then we have to prioritize it in your life.” Sport takes up much of an athlete's time, yet having additional hobbies can create an important sense of balance and improve overall wellness. Premier's Dr. Carly Anderson was featured in a Minnesota Daily article highlighting Golden Gopher student-athlete Amaya Battle and her off-court passion for photography. Read the full article at Minnesota Daily....
"No one makes the journey alone, and that's really important." Premier's Dr. Harlan Austin joined Coach Jason Koop on the KoopCast for a conversation about addiction in ultrarunning, the overlap between addiction and athletics, and resources and strategies for those who are struggling and those around them. Watch the insightful and powerful conversation below or listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahyc68Bmh4M...