Spectrum News Text and Email Alerts Sign-up, California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. If you are struggling, it will get better, but its only going to get better if you identify something you might need to work on, she said. Jean-Paul Christophe '00 helps Exeter honor its veterans. or anything. M 5'4" Fr. She would be like, What do you want? And Id be like, My mom makes this Ramen crunchy salad. We recommend switching to Chrome, Firefox, and/or Safari for not only IWLCARecruits, but for all websites. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. After taking time off from competing, Bracken reentered the sport and now is sharing her story to help others. In fact, the more people talk about mental health, the better. How could I miss these signs? But Zempolich says she continued to struggle to care for herself. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); When honed and strengthened with as much care and work as put toward the physical side of their sport, athletes can take their abilities to the next level. She had to learn and pay her dues. Dona Rodgers said, The first ambassadors were people who knew Morgan and maybe had her as a coach in school. Her dream came true in the fall of 2014 when she accepted an Her recovery wasnt smooth sailing. DURHAM, N.C. -- The Duke University campus is mourning the loss of a student. I feel like a lot of times people speak to these athletes about the Xs and Os and whatnot, Taylor said. The timing seemed as right as it ever would. In March 2018, Morgan asked to take a semester off. However, a group of women at Morgan State hopes to propel their lacrosse club team to My parents would always mention how you would haveMorgans full attention when she was coaching us. Be Nice. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Former Duke Women's Lacrosse Player Dies. She didnt want to speak poorly of anyone, so she buried the pain. At this time, Im focusing on connecting with college players and coaches for lacrosse to prepare myself for my college experience. Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. He was selected to the Star Team in each of his playing years and was team captain in 1979 and 1980, team MVP 1979 and 1980 and club president 1978 - 1979. Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. The two had monthly dinners, and Rodgers went all out. My team had lost Morgan, who was a friend and a teammate to us and that was really really difficult, so I always thought naming it after Morgan would be something I would really really appreciate and wanted to do just because Morgan spent a lot of time at Duke and was very close to people on the team and at Duke itself, Callahan said. Low 48F. She always knew about the best new tracks and was essentially the locker room DJ as a player on the womens lacrosse team at She had gone to therapy for anxiety in high school. I was like, No she was so good. Harney said shes seen many people in her network struggle with mental health not only during their time as athletes, but with what comes after. Rodgers was all about taking care of others. Morgans Message recruits and supports ambassadors at high schools, colleges and universities, who organize meetings to encourage dialogue around mental health. I think I lot of times we tie in our identity to just who we are as an athlete and the whole message is that youre more than just an athlete.. But theres so much more to them as people too. In July 2020, Morgans Message was launched to honor the life of local student-athlete and youth coach Morgan Rodgers, who took her life in July 2019. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. On college campuses in the United States, around 30% of women and 25% of men who are student-athletes report having anxiety, according to data shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. And she was still experiencing physical pain. WebMorgan Rodgers (2015, lacrosse) has committed to Duke University. Changs spot at Smith Haven Mall, The Pizzeria to expand with locations in Babylon, Lindenhurst villages, The State Room turns former BrickHouse upstairs catering space into cocktail bar, The Instagram-friendly Stone Street Wood Fired Grill opens in Garden City, Inside look at The Farm Italy, Huntingtons new Italian restaurant, First meaningful snowfall of the winter , From truck to storefront. In her honor, her family started Morgans Message, a nonprofit championing mental health for college and high school athletes. Its kind of cool to see our relationship grow from patient to therapist to now where its also a working relationship where we try to tackle the stigma of mental health together while also talking about things I continue to struggle with.. On Friday, Hull dedicated the game to Morgans Message. Plant a tree Memorial Trees T Tribute Store July 04, 2020 The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Morgan D. Rodgers has been arranged by Tribute Store. The two were teammates during her first two college years at Duke. "Students, whether you are with family and friends at home, traveling or working elsewhere, or here in Durham this summer, we encourage you to reach out to any University resources and support that may be helpful," Mary Pat McMahon, vice president for Campus Life, said in a statement. In the span of one week in late April, two female student-athletes died by suicide in Wisconsin tracks Sarah Shulze and James Madison softballs Lauren Bernett. Greater Fire Island Discussions sounded off on the international stage last year when decorated Olympian Simone Biles pulled herself out of the U.S. team gymnastics finals in the 2021 Tokyo Games to safeguard her mental wellness. We heard a pop. -- Abigail Beattie, Kettle Run High School. She was eager and well-equipped for a successful college experience. WebTurnover by CONVERSE Kelsie Glass (caused by Morgan Rogers). We hope that it will provide a safe space for processing difficult topics and emotions, and make people feel less alone. Don't Threaten. I like just getting to know them and who they are as an individual and how their daily life affects them.. People always have time for you. FAIRMONT, W.Va. Fairmont Seniors Morgan Rogers signed with the Davis and Elkins womens lacrosse team on Wednesday. No one knew she was suffering in silence. Greater Lindenhurst A three-time conference player of the year at Kettle Run in Virginia, Rodgers was selected to the Under Armour All-America Underclass teams. T Tribute Store July 4, 2020 Her cause of In July 2020, Morgans Message was launched to honor the life of local student-athlete and youth coach Morgan Rodgers, who took her life in July 2019. Then, things came crashing down literally in practice. When we have groups of people say, I had really anxiety in high school, or, I deal with depression when we normalize the conversations and see others are struggling, thats when the power gets taken away.. About two months after leaving campus, Rodgers died by suicide. Warrenton, Va. Kettle Run. The two had parallel narratives woven throughout their lives and collegiate careers injured at the same time, mental health issues. 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Stretch Run for Tacos and Mas Tickets! Advertise Greater Long Beach You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at any time to speak to someone and get support. Today, Morgans Message has more than 150 ambassadors at 84 schools (both high school and four-year colleges) in the United States and Canada. If I could do anything to help one person, it will be worth it. She ranked second on the team in points with six goals and five assists through her first three starting assignments. [02:12] She was no longer a senior, having taken a semester off and was more than a junior. Her older sister, Taylor Harney, the head coach of the Bay Shore girls lacrosse team, knows having her players backs off the field is just as crucial as supporting them during gameplay. Unfortunately, back on campus, Morgan wasnt sure where she fit in, her mom recalled. Greater Sayville After visiting the grave, Dona Rodgers invited her back to the house. Motivation, confidence, intensity, focus and mind state the five mental muscles psychologists believe are essential for athletes to perform their best. According to the ACSM, student-athletes face pressures from academics and competing, as well as other stressors like being away home home, traveling for games, feeling isolated from campus and other students due to their focus on sport and adapting to being in the public spotlight. Greater Patchogue Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. She didnt want anyone to worry about her and she put a lot of pressure on herself to be perfect, her mother said. Winds light and variable. She called Dona Rodgers, Morgans mother, who decided to join her. Mental health crisis and depression live in the shadows, and we give them power when we dont talk about them, Zempolich said. Bracken said that it is because of the support of her team and coaches that she was able to return to the field, writing, "I was able to navigate my way out of the darkness instead of letting it consume me. Plant a tree She was so excited, and we all sighed a breath of relief, thinking she was going to overcome this, recalled her mom. I think (my work with Morgans Message) has allowed me to learn how to connect with a multitude of different people, whether that be in Morgans Message itself directly or in the outside community, Callahan said. The 2018 election through then Republican candidate Mark Harris' eyes. She was granted medical leave by the university. Callahan, however, is not singularly focused on just her own mental well-being. The 2022 Inaugural Mo Madness Youth Lacrosse Tournament is now complete and we extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who turned out for a day of fun competition as well as raising awareness about student-athlete mental health. for 365 days. Im very proud to be a part ofMorgans Message, and to share it at Liberty [High School] and in college next year. Prior to Duke: Three-time conference player of the year at Kettle Run [Va.] Selected to the 2013 and 2014 Under Armour All-America Underclass teams Two-time Brine High School All-American for the Washington, D.C., region Recorded 97 goals, 14 assists, 56 ground balls, 164 draw controls and 35 caused turnovers her senior year to earn first team all-state accolades Also guided her team to the district title in her final season Named the regional player of the year and Fauquier Times-Democrats Lacrosse Athlete of the Year as a sophomore after logging 76 goals and 15 assists Four-time first team all-conference selection and three-time first team all-region pick Concluded her prep career with a total of 303 goals, 63 assists, 228 ground balls, 460 draw controls and 115 caused turnovers in 56 games Served as captain of the U15 national tournament team for the Cardinal Girls Lacrosse Club First team US Lacrosse Academic All-American as a senior Also lettered four years in field hockey and one year in basketball Two-time conference player of the year on the field hockey turf Also earned first team all-district recognition all four years Member of the National Honor Society. Threats of harming another Its really hard to put into words how special its been to see something I had a very small part in getting started grow into something that so many people seek a lot of advocacy through. Morgan Rodgers, a former varsity lacrosse player at Duke, died Thursday night. The Duke coach had seen the effect of athletic injuries hundreds of times and knew that Morgans mental well-being needed to be considered. As a result, Morgan died by suicide July 11, 2019 at the age of 22. She has participated in a variety of panels, including at the Atlantic Coast Conference Health and Safety Summit last year, is the mental health liaison for the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, is an active member of Athlete Ally and a part of the Native American Student Alliance at Duke. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. Thank you! All rights reserved, The All 22 - An Inside Look at Duke Football. With the concept in hand, Callahan took the next step of naming the organization. As a person with ADHD, Callahan understands it is important to stimulate herself with something interesting to keep her mind working. According to her bio on the Duke University website, Rodgers played in the 2016 season opener and made the ACC Academic Honor Roll. Her dream came true in the fall of 2014 when she accepted an offer to play for the Duke University Womens Lacrosse Team. She sustained an injury during a lacrosse practice at Duke University in January 2017; following surgery and six weeks of no-weight bearing recovery, she began the long process of physical therapy. DURHAM, N.C. -- The Duke University campus is mourning the loss of a student. ", She added that she has been heartened by the response she's received to opening up about her own mental health battle, saying, "I'm so grateful people are listening. 5816 Wellington RoadGainesville, VA 20155, Morgans Message is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Ambassadors Spreading Awareness - Dedication Game Pictures, 2022 Inaugural Mo Madness Youth Lacrosse Tournament. I hope that we can honor Morgan's life by building an even more caring and comfortable environment for student-athletes at Exeter.. WebMorgan Morgan's Message Morgan Get to know Morgan Rodgers with this short video. She missed all of the 2017 season due to a career injury. You as a human being are so valued and so loved and you are worth all the diamonds and gold in the whole entire world just being you. But Zempolich thinks its less about athletics and more about peoples expectations of themselves. This council is formed from a pair of leadership surveys, which quantify qualities of a leader, taken by each player. But perhaps what gives Callahan the most joy is being around people she loves. Shortly after, Morgans Message was born at a barbeque with some of Rodgers former Cardinal Club Lacrosse teammates. A podcast where we share stories about the mental health journeys of fellow athletes. Stay locally informed your way. The future of Fauquier Times now depends on community support. Greater Ronkonkoma If mental health issues come to light from an on-campus conversation, Morgans Message offers resources and directs ambassadors to experts who can help navigate the situation. [CDATA[ Morgan Rodgers loved music. Casual sports fans may constantly see players tear ACLs and return a season later. Winds light and variable. Exeters Keighley Bosshardt 24, Kathryn Welch 22, Emilie Dubiel 23, Baron Fisher 22, Drew McClutchy 23, Logan Olazabal 23, Baron Masopust 24 represented the girls and boys teams and worked as ambassadors to organize the event, raise awareness, and gather donations for Morgans Message. Promotional Rates were found for your code. We do not support Internet Explorer. I want there to be grace on all ends. Its kind of a nightmare, Zempolich said. But also she was incredibly athletic and talented and gifted. We hope to get representatives from every sport. For Division I athletes or people attending an elite university, the drive to succeed is strong, and failure can feel devastating. We want the treatment of mental health to be just ascommon and comfortable as the treatment of physical health, she said. I decided to become an ambassador because I wanted to give other athletes the kind of outlet I wish I had access to earlier. I am very passionate about mental health because I suffer from depression and anxiety, and being a student-athlete myself, I understand how much student-athletes are affected. We elevate her story to provide a platform where others feel safe to share their own, be a catalyst for change within our mental healthcare systems and foster a community for which tomorrow always exists. Vanderbilt's Cailin Welles Bracken discussed the pressures that athletes face. The first Whenever we hear of someone dying by suicide, its like a dagger, Zempolich said. Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. Join us for this very special game tomorrow at Koskinen Stadium at 1 p.m. pic.twitter.com/uDYxN6hYCF, I have a lot of great outlets, Callahan said. WebMorgan served as SDCLA Vice President and Chairman of the Rules Committee in 1994 and 1995, as league scheduler many years thereafter and won SDCLA 1996 Lifetime In her letter, Bracken mentions college athletes like Stanford University soccer star Katie Meyer and Duke University lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers, both of whom died by suicide at the age of 22. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Rodgers had level-three tears in her ACL and MCL. She always knew about the best new tracks and was essentially the locker room DJ as a player on the womens lacrosse team at Duke University. ", I want other coaches to just say, 'Hey, how can I be here for you?,' because I never ever want a coach or a parent or teammate to see a situation like Katie Meyer [or] Morgan Rogers and say, 'I wish I had done more, she told "GMA. Greater Farmingdale One turf field is named Morgan D. Rodgers Field, in honor a Fauquier hometown athlete who loved her community and her sport. ???? And beyond the chaos and overwhelm of it all, youve got coaches and parents and trainers and professors who expect you to come away from the experience unscathed, fruit salad in hand, she added. In addition to playing lacrosse, Morgan Rodgers also coached young athletes in local lacrosse clubs, This is the logo for Morgans Message program, Morgan Rodgers played lacrosse for Duke University before she injured her knee. Morgans Message carries on students lasting legacy, By Aime OGrady Thats having a better understanding of and acceptance of you and your strengths and also an understanding you dont have to be someone youre not. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. High school and college teams around the country have hosted games in honor of Morgans Message to raise awareness for mental health. The competition season is active during Turnover by CONVERSE Kelsie Glass (caused by Morgan Rogers). Use the 'Report' link on The NCAA found that during the coronavirus pandemic, student-athletes' mental health was even negatively affected, with students reporting stress due to academic concerns, lack of access to their sport, financial worries and COVID-19 health concerns. The education piece is so key, Zempolich said. And then right when you go into corporate America and youre just like every single other person and you dont have sports being such a big confidence driver for you.. She was used to being a star. For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the United States, call 1-800-273-8255. ?Our game tomorrow is dedicated to Morgan Rodgers and @MorgansMessage. Its okay to lean on people around you. Greater Oyster Bay Not only was she a strong player and a great coach but she inspired me to want more of my lacrosse career. Vice Doughnuts & Coffee. I hope that it will allow those students who are struggling with mental health to feel more comfortable in reaching out for help. When the Bay Shore girls varsity lacrosse team takes the field this Wednesday, they will honor the memory of a fellow athlete and spread mental health awareness. More resources are available here. Click here to download our iPhone app. Over her time at Duke shes learned the practices best for her wellness physical, emotional and mental. Zempolich was out with a hip injury at the same time. Morgan was one of my travel team coaches for Cardinals girls lacrosse. Recovery is possible-- lets take a shot. I first metMorganwhen I played lacrosse for her at Highland School in the spring of 2018. Morganwas one of my travel lacrosse team coaches when I was in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade at Cardinal Lacrosse. 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