Peer Support

Being a part of a team in athletics is something that people who do not participate in sports get the opportunity to have. Having a support system of teammates around you that are participating in the same practices, same lifts, same struggles can be very valuable and important. Your teammates may have similar feelings to you, how would you know if you don't ask? 

Nowadays, people are very good at putting on a mask and hiding their true emotions from their family, friends, teammates, and coaches. I promise, it never hurts to ask.