In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Coach Kos who shares her unique journey from being a student athlete to becoming a coach and licensed counselor. Overcoming personal injury and depression, she discovered her passion for supporting student athletes' mental health and wellness. Her experiences equip her to relate deeply with athletes and coaches, understanding the unique pressures they face. She discusses her work with Training the Complete Athlete, a company providing resources and support to help athletes manage mental health struggles, advocating for more open discussions and proactive engagement with available resources.
Carrie Kosderka-Farrell or "Coach Kos" is a mental health counselor and softball coach. She was a college softball coach for over a decade and is now a mental health counselor for college athletics and consults for athletic departments. For more information, check out her website at https://trainingthecompleteathlete.com.
The Impactful Coaching Project (ICP) seeks to develop coaches that coach the whole person. ICP is the thought leader in coaching the 21st century athlete and produces training, information, and research to help coaches develop. For more information, check out https://impactfulcoachingproject.substack.com/ or contact us at rob@impactfulcoachingproject.com.
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Coach Kos: Innovative Approaches in Athlete Wellness