Resources
Slide Deck – The Psychology of Striving: Why Athletes Need to Set Ambitious Goals, Face Fear, Fumble, and Move Forward
Slide Deck – Strong Minds. Stronger Athletes: The Science and Strength of Building Intentional, Healthy Sport Systems
Guest Speakers
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Kathryn is a licensed mental health therapist in Colorado, specializing in working with athletes. A former Division I lacrosse player at James Madison University, she also has experience as a youth and high school coach. With over 26 years of experience supporting youth and young adults, Kathryn utilizes a strength-based approach to help individuals navigate challenges, build executive functioning skills, and enhance their emotional well-being. In addition to her private practice, Kathryn offers workshops and speaking engagements to athletes, coaches, and communities, with the goal of creating a broader impact and fostering healthier cultures in sports. She is passionate about the life lessons sports can teach and is dedicated to helping people grow in confidence and thrive both on and off the field.
Kathryn is a licensed mental health therapist in Colorado, specializing in working with athletes. A former Division I lacrosse player at James Madison University, she also has experience as a youth and high school coach. With over 26 years of experience supporting youth and young adults, Kathryn utilizes a strength-based approach to help individuals navigate challenges, build executive functioning skills, and enhance their emotional well-being. In addition to her private practice, Kathryn offers workshops and speaking engagements to athletes, coaches, and communities, with the goal of creating a broader impact and fostering healthier cultures in sports. She is passionate about the life lessons sports can teach and is dedicated to helping people grow in confidence and thrive both on and off the field.
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Joining the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) in 2020, Dr. Jess Bartley (she/her) is the senior director of psychological services. She is a licensed psychologist, clinical social worker and a certified mental performance consultant (CMPC®) with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). She’s served on the executive board for Division 47 in the American Psychological Association (APA) in various roles and was elected President in 2023 of the division. She has also been a member of AASP, the Counseling/Clinical Sport Psychology Association (CCSPA), and the International Society for Sport Psychology (ISSP).
Dr. Bartley earned her bachelor’s degree in government and sociology as well as a master of science in social work from the University of Texas at Austin. She went on to complete a master of arts in sport and performance psychology as well as a doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis in sport and performance psychology and behavioral therapy at the University of Denver. After graduation, Dr. Bartley completed a fellowship at the Eating Disorder Center of Denver where she worked with colleagues to develop a treatment program for athletes with eating disorders. She has served collegiate student athletes’ mental health and performance needs at the University of Denver, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the Ohio State University. She has also been contracted as the sport psychologist with USA Karate and USA Track& Field, and provided mental health and performance psychology services to professional bull riding and the Colorado ballet.
Her areas of expertise include mental health with athletes, specifically depression, anxiety, eating disorders and body image, and substance use, as well as performance anxiety, motivation, and sport transition/retirement after sport. She has presented more than a hundred times at national and international conferences and has published more than two dozen journal articles and book chapters. Her theoretical orientation is rooted in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and she often utilizes tools from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT),cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and interpersonal process therapy (IPT) while infusing multiculturalism.
Dr. Bartley is licensed to provide services in California, Colorado, and New York as well as PSYPACT® states.
When she is not working, Dr. Bartley is spending time outdoors with her husband, her three young children, their Germadoodle – Herbie, and her mom. These outdoor activities often include hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, snowshoeing, and playing soccer.
Joining the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) in 2020, Dr. Jess Bartley (she/her) is the senior director of psychological services. She is a licensed psychologist, clinical social worker and a certified mental performance consultant (CMPC®) with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). She’s served on the executive board for Division 47 in the American Psychological Association (APA) in various roles and was elected President in 2023 of the division. She has also been a member of AASP, the Counseling/Clinical Sport Psychology Association (CCSPA), and the International Society for Sport Psychology (ISSP).
Dr. Bartley earned her bachelor’s degree in government and sociology as well as a master of science in social work from the University of Texas at Austin. She went on to complete a master of arts in sport and performance psychology as well as a doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis in sport and performance psychology and behavioral therapy at the University of Denver. After graduation, Dr. Bartley completed a fellowship at the Eating Disorder Center of Denver where she worked with colleagues to develop a treatment program for athletes with eating disorders. She has served collegiate student athletes’ mental health and performance needs at the University of Denver, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the Ohio State University. She has also been contracted as the sport psychologist with USA Karate and USA Track& Field, and provided mental health and performance psychology services to professional bull riding and the Colorado ballet.
Her areas of expertise include mental health with athletes, specifically depression, anxiety, eating disorders and body image, and substance use, as well as performance anxiety, motivation, and sport transition/retirement after sport. She has presented more than a hundred times at national and international conferences and has published more than two dozen journal articles and book chapters. Her theoretical orientation is rooted in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and she often utilizes tools from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT),cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and interpersonal process therapy (IPT) while infusing multiculturalism.
Dr. Bartley is licensed to provide services in California, Colorado, and New York as well as PSYPACT® states.
When she is not working, Dr. Bartley is spending time outdoors with her husband, her three young children, their Germadoodle – Herbie, and her mom. These outdoor activities often include hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, snowshoeing, and playing soccer.
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Dr. Chapman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, founder and director of the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (KYCARDS) where he specializes in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and related disorders. Dr. Chapman is a Diplomate and Certified by the Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT), and is a internationally recognized expert in the implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related disorders. Additionally, Dr. Chapman serves on the Editorial Board for the Oxford University Press Treatments That Work treatment series, which includes evidence-based treatment protocols for training mental health professionals and treatment workbooks to assist clients throughout treatment. Dr. Chapman is also known for his expertise as it relates to the intersection of multiculturalism and mental health. Similarly, Dr. Chapman has published numerous papers in scientific journals and has written several book chapters. Dr. Chapman is a Faculty member for the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) for the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and serves on its Clinical and Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Chapman serves on several Editorial Boards including the Journal of Anxiety Disorders and Clinical Child and Family Psychologist Review. Additionally, Dr. Chapman is a Media Psychologist and regularly contributes to and serves as a consultant for multiple media outlets including A&E and other production companies. Most recently, Dr. Chapman was the Program Expert on the hit series My Strange Addiction: Still Addicted as well as Seasons 1 and 2 of A&E’s hit show 60 Days In. Dr. Chapman has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, NBC Health, Bloomberg Business Week, Men’s Health, and numerous other outlets including the Nick News documentary Worried Sick: Living with Anxiety, a feature on adolescent anxiety. Dr. Chapman previously served as an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Chapman completed a BS in Psychology from Centre College, a MS in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Louisville.
Professional Sports Background
Dr. Chapman also serves as a Mental Health Expert for TrueSport, a subsidiary for the United States Antidoping Agency (USADA) and is a recognized expert in sports performance and mental health, particularly in the areas of anxiety and emotion regulation in athletes. Dr. Chapman also serves as the Team Psychologist for the Louisville City Football Club (USL) and the Racing Louisville Football Club (NWSL) and regularly appears on numerous podcasts that highlight the necessity of mental skills in sports as well as navigating performance anxiety. Dr. Chapman previously served on the Performance Team for the University of Louisville Department of Athletics. Dr. Chapman was a two-sport collegiate athlete (track and field, football) and was inducted into the Centre College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2020.
Dr. Chapman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, founder and director of the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (KYCARDS) where he specializes in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and related disorders. Dr. Chapman is a Diplomate and Certified by the Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (A-CBT), and is a internationally recognized expert in the implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related disorders. Additionally, Dr. Chapman serves on the Editorial Board for the Oxford University Press Treatments That Work treatment series, which includes evidence-based treatment protocols for training mental health professionals and treatment workbooks to assist clients throughout treatment. Dr. Chapman is also known for his expertise as it relates to the intersection of multiculturalism and mental health. Similarly, Dr. Chapman has published numerous papers in scientific journals and has written several book chapters. Dr. Chapman is a Faculty member for the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) for the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and serves on its Clinical and Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Chapman serves on several Editorial Boards including the Journal of Anxiety Disorders and Clinical Child and Family Psychologist Review. Additionally, Dr. Chapman is a Media Psychologist and regularly contributes to and serves as a consultant for multiple media outlets including A&E and other production companies. Most recently, Dr. Chapman was the Program Expert on the hit series My Strange Addiction: Still Addicted as well as Seasons 1 and 2 of A&E’s hit show 60 Days In. Dr. Chapman has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, NBC Health, Bloomberg Business Week, Men’s Health, and numerous other outlets including the Nick News documentary Worried Sick: Living with Anxiety, a feature on adolescent anxiety. Dr. Chapman previously served as an Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Chapman completed a BS in Psychology from Centre College, a MS in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Louisville.
Professional Sports Background
Dr. Chapman also serves as a Mental Health Expert for TrueSport, a subsidiary for the United States Antidoping Agency (USADA) and is a recognized expert in sports performance and mental health, particularly in the areas of anxiety and emotion regulation in athletes. Dr. Chapman also serves as the Team Psychologist for the Louisville City Football Club (USL) and the Racing Louisville Football Club (NWSL) and regularly appears on numerous podcasts that highlight the necessity of mental skills in sports as well as navigating performance anxiety. Dr. Chapman previously served on the Performance Team for the University of Louisville Department of Athletics. Dr. Chapman was a two-sport collegiate athlete (track and field, football) and was inducted into the Centre College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2020.
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Dennis Coonan, MSE, LAT, ATC, brings over 25 years of athletic training experience to his role as Manager of the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado. In this capacity, he directs daily operations, long-range program development, and the professional growth of a team of more than 75 athletic trainers and sports dietitians. Throughout his career, Dennis has consistently advanced patient care and staff development, from launching electronic medical record systems and negotiating equity pay initiatives to mentoring young professionals entering the field. His career path spans high schools, collegiate athletics, and physician practices, with leadership roles at the University of Kansas, University of the Pacific, Florida International University, and Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute. A recognized thought leader, Dennis has presented at local, regional, and national conferences on topics ranging from risky throwing mechanics in youth athletes, emergency scenarios, catastrophic injury management, and return-to-sport planning. He is an active member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, serving on both the Convention Program Committee and the ATs Care Critical Response Team. Dennis completed his undergraduate studies at Iowa State University and graduate work at the University of Kansas. He and his wife Chris along with daughter Callie currently reside in Castle Rock, CO.
Dennis Coonan, MSE, LAT, ATC, brings over 25 years of athletic training experience to his role as Manager of the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado. In this capacity, he directs daily operations, long-range program development, and the professional growth of a team of more than 75 athletic trainers and sports dietitians. Throughout his career, Dennis has consistently advanced patient care and staff development, from launching electronic medical record systems and negotiating equity pay initiatives to mentoring young professionals entering the field. His career path spans high schools, collegiate athletics, and physician practices, with leadership roles at the University of Kansas, University of the Pacific, Florida International University, and Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute. A recognized thought leader, Dennis has presented at local, regional, and national conferences on topics ranging from risky throwing mechanics in youth athletes, emergency scenarios, catastrophic injury management, and return-to-sport planning. He is an active member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, serving on both the Convention Program Committee and the ATs Care Critical Response Team. Dennis completed his undergraduate studies at Iowa State University and graduate work at the University of Kansas. He and his wife Chris along with daughter Callie currently reside in Castle Rock, CO.
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Aaron Dinin, PhD (the “TikTok Professor”), teaches entrepreneurship at Duke University, where his innovative courses have been spotlighted by prominent outlets like the Today Show, Bloomberg, WIRED Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and Cosmopolitan. His Learning to Fail class has taken the world by storm and he helps millions of people online reframe their relationship with failure. He has over 1 Million followers across platforms. He wasn’t athletic enough to play sports so he supported them in the marching band.
Aaron Dinin, PhD (the “TikTok Professor”), teaches entrepreneurship at Duke University, where his innovative courses have been spotlighted by prominent outlets like the Today Show, Bloomberg, WIRED Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and Cosmopolitan. His Learning to Fail class has taken the world by storm and he helps millions of people online reframe their relationship with failure. He has over 1 Million followers across platforms. He wasn’t athletic enough to play sports so he supported them in the marching band.
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Resilience expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka “Dr. G” works with entire organizations as well as leadership teams to identify the mindset and strategies to turn stress to an advantage. Dr. G brings scientifically validated strategies to companies who need to navigate change while succeeding at their mission. Renowned for her contagious humor, Dr. G works with groups across multiple generations to rewire their attitudes and beliefs, and create resilience through personal accountability and a completely different approach to adversity. She is a leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America and The Doctors. She is also featured frequently in the Forbes, Washington Post, The New York Times and countless other digital and print outlets. Dr. G is board certified attending family physician and Clinical Associate Professor at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Resilience expert Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka “Dr. G” works with entire organizations as well as leadership teams to identify the mindset and strategies to turn stress to an advantage. Dr. G brings scientifically validated strategies to companies who need to navigate change while succeeding at their mission. Renowned for her contagious humor, Dr. G works with groups across multiple generations to rewire their attitudes and beliefs, and create resilience through personal accountability and a completely different approach to adversity. She is a leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America and The Doctors. She is also featured frequently in the Forbes, Washington Post, The New York Times and countless other digital and print outlets. Dr. G is board certified attending family physician and Clinical Associate Professor at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
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Anna Hall is one of the premiere heptathletes in American history who possesses a rare combination of athletic versatility, determination, and resilience. A 2024 Olympian, three-time World Championship medalist, including a gold medal from the 2025 World Championships, Hall is one of only five women to break the 7,000-point barrier in heptathlon and holds the second-highest score (7,032; tied) in history. She has won four-consecutive USATF Outdoor National titles in heptathlon and captured two USATF Indoor National titles in pentathlon, including the American record and the world’s fourth-highest pentathlon score all-time. Hall, who graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in finance, helped lead the Gators to their first-ever NCAA Women’s Outdoor Team Championships and only its second-ever NCAA Women’s Indoor Team Championship. A well-rounded individual who journals regularly and enjoys fashion, she is passionate about using her platform to advance the importance of mental wellness, body positivity, and financial literacy.
Anna Hall is one of the premiere heptathletes in American history who possesses a rare combination of athletic versatility, determination, and resilience. A 2024 Olympian, three-time World Championship medalist, including a gold medal from the 2025 World Championships, Hall is one of only five women to break the 7,000-point barrier in heptathlon and holds the second-highest score (7,032; tied) in history. She has won four-consecutive USATF Outdoor National titles in heptathlon and captured two USATF Indoor National titles in pentathlon, including the American record and the world’s fourth-highest pentathlon score all-time. Hall, who graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in finance, helped lead the Gators to their first-ever NCAA Women’s Outdoor Team Championships and only its second-ever NCAA Women’s Indoor Team Championship. A well-rounded individual who journals regularly and enjoys fashion, she is passionate about using her platform to advance the importance of mental wellness, body positivity, and financial literacy.
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Hilinski’s Hope Foundation (H3H) is a non-profit organization formed to promote awareness, educate, advocate, and eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness, while creating and funding programs that provide student-athletes with the tools and resources that support their mental health and wellness.
H3H was founded in 2018 by Mark and Kym Hilinski to honor the life of their son Tyler. Tyler was a D1 quarterback at Washington State University and never showed signs of a mental health struggle, nor did he reach out for support. The Hilinski family realized that if Tyler was afraid or unsure how to reach out for support, there must be so many other “Tyler’s” out there suffering in silence.
H3H helps colleges and universities save lives, eliminate stigma, and scale mental wellness programs for student-athletes. H3H does this by sharing Tyler’s story, through their “Tyler Talk, which they’ve given over 400 times across the country; connecting students with mental health resources, and assisting universities to institutionalize best practices. H3H envisions a world where mental health is supported in parity with physical health and equally prioritized by universities as connected to athletic performance.
The Hilinski Family were awarded the 2020 Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award, their E:60 film “Hilinski’s Hope” won a sports Emmy, in 2020 ESPN named H3H one of the 11 biggest powerbrokers in college football, and their journey has been covered by Sports Illustrated.
Hilinski’s Hope Foundation (H3H) is a non-profit organization formed to promote awareness, educate, advocate, and eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness, while creating and funding programs that provide student-athletes with the tools and resources that support their mental health and wellness.
H3H was founded in 2018 by Mark and Kym Hilinski to honor the life of their son Tyler. Tyler was a D1 quarterback at Washington State University and never showed signs of a mental health struggle, nor did he reach out for support. The Hilinski family realized that if Tyler was afraid or unsure how to reach out for support, there must be so many other “Tyler’s” out there suffering in silence.
H3H helps colleges and universities save lives, eliminate stigma, and scale mental wellness programs for student-athletes. H3H does this by sharing Tyler’s story, through their “Tyler Talk, which they’ve given over 400 times across the country; connecting students with mental health resources, and assisting universities to institutionalize best practices. H3H envisions a world where mental health is supported in parity with physical health and equally prioritized by universities as connected to athletic performance.
The Hilinski Family were awarded the 2020 Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award, their E:60 film “Hilinski’s Hope” won a sports Emmy, in 2020 ESPN named H3H one of the 11 biggest powerbrokers in college football, and their journey has been covered by Sports Illustrated.
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Lesley Irvine began her tenure as Vice President and Director of Athletics at Colorado College on June 1, 2019. In her role, Irvine serves on Colorado Colleges President’s cabinet and oversees the multidivisional Division III (Division I Hockey and Women’s Soccer) department of Athletics and Recreation sponsoring over 400 student-athletes across 17 sports. Since Irvine’s arrival Colorado College Athletics has experienced unprecedented success in championships, academic performance, attendance, revenue and fundraising while focusing on developing holistic student support including mental wellness and antiracism. A proud former student-athlete and coach Irvine has established herself as a leader in hiring practices and supporting coaches as a sport administrator.
Prior to joining Colorado College, Irvine was Director of Athletics and Recreation and Chair of Physical Education at Pomona and Pitzer Colleges. At Pomona-Pitzer, Irvine managed 21 intercollegiate athletics teams, the Pomona physical education curriculum, faculty/staff fitness and wellness programs, and club, intramural, and recreation programs.
Irvine’s active service is also extensive and includes being an elected member of the Board of Directors for Women Leaders in Sports, Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, the Olympic City USA Task Force and the Colorado Springs Sports Authority. Irvine was also a founding board member of the WeCoach organization and regularly attends the NCAA Coaches academy as a faculty member.
Before Pomona-Pitzer, Irvine was the senior associate athletic director and senior woman administrator at Bowling Green State University from 2010-15.
From 2001-2010, she was the field hockey head coach at Stanford University, leading the Cardinal to three consecutive Northern Pacific Conference championships. She is a two-time conference Coach of the Year recipient, and led her team to program highs in national ranking, wins, goals, assists, and points in 2009.
As a student athlete in field hockey, Irvine led the University of Iowa to the Big Ten regular season title and an NCAA Final Four appearance in 1999.
An England native, Irvine was a three-time national champion in outdoor field hockey and two-time national champion for indoor field hockey while attending Loughborough University. Irvine also played for the England Under 18 and Under 21 National team.
Irvine earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education, sports science, and sport management at Loughborough University in 1998, and a master’s degree in health, leisure, and sports studies with an emphasis in athletic administration from the University of Iowa in 2001.
Lesley Irvine began her tenure as Vice President and Director of Athletics at Colorado College on June 1, 2019. In her role, Irvine serves on Colorado Colleges President’s cabinet and oversees the multidivisional Division III (Division I Hockey and Women’s Soccer) department of Athletics and Recreation sponsoring over 400 student-athletes across 17 sports. Since Irvine’s arrival Colorado College Athletics has experienced unprecedented success in championships, academic performance, attendance, revenue and fundraising while focusing on developing holistic student support including mental wellness and antiracism. A proud former student-athlete and coach Irvine has established herself as a leader in hiring practices and supporting coaches as a sport administrator.
Prior to joining Colorado College, Irvine was Director of Athletics and Recreation and Chair of Physical Education at Pomona and Pitzer Colleges. At Pomona-Pitzer, Irvine managed 21 intercollegiate athletics teams, the Pomona physical education curriculum, faculty/staff fitness and wellness programs, and club, intramural, and recreation programs.
Irvine’s active service is also extensive and includes being an elected member of the Board of Directors for Women Leaders in Sports, Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, the Olympic City USA Task Force and the Colorado Springs Sports Authority. Irvine was also a founding board member of the WeCoach organization and regularly attends the NCAA Coaches academy as a faculty member.
Before Pomona-Pitzer, Irvine was the senior associate athletic director and senior woman administrator at Bowling Green State University from 2010-15.
From 2001-2010, she was the field hockey head coach at Stanford University, leading the Cardinal to three consecutive Northern Pacific Conference championships. She is a two-time conference Coach of the Year recipient, and led her team to program highs in national ranking, wins, goals, assists, and points in 2009.
As a student athlete in field hockey, Irvine led the University of Iowa to the Big Ten regular season title and an NCAA Final Four appearance in 1999.
An England native, Irvine was a three-time national champion in outdoor field hockey and two-time national champion for indoor field hockey while attending Loughborough University. Irvine also played for the England Under 18 and Under 21 National team.
Irvine earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education, sports science, and sport management at Loughborough University in 1998, and a master’s degree in health, leisure, and sports studies with an emphasis in athletic administration from the University of Iowa in 2001.
Accomplishments in Sport
- 2024 Paralympic Gold Medalist – Wheelchair Basketball
- 2023 World Champion
- 2020 Paralympic Gold Medalist – Wheelchair Basketball
- 2016 Paralympic Gold Medalist – Wheelchair Basketball
- 2012 Paralympic Bronze Medalist – Wheelchair Basketball
- 2x All American Athlete at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
- Champion of France – Professional Wheelchair Basketball
- 3rd in the State of Maryland Wrestling / Wrestling Hall of Fame 2006
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Paralympian Trevon “Trey” Jenifer is a decorated Team USA wheelchair basketball player and four-time Paralympian. As a team captain, he led the U.S. to gold at the recent Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, adding to his previous gold medals from Tokyo (2020) and Rio (2016), and a bronze medal from London (2012).
A sponsored athlete for Team Citi, Comcast Xfinity, and Per4max, Trey is also a two-time collegiate All-American and a graduate of Edinboro University. He further honed his basketball skills playing professionally in France for two years.
Off the court, Trey serves as a Personnel Security Specialist for the United States Secret Service, while inspiring others as a motivational speaker for children, corporations, and college students. As a TrueSport Ambassador, he advocates for integrity and sportsmanship, while encouraging the next generation of athletes to become better leaders for tomorrow.
Above all, Trey is devoted to being the best father he can be to his two beautiful children, balancing his many accomplishments with his commitment to his family.
Accomplishments in Sport
- 2024 Paralympic Gold Medalist – Wheelchair Basketball
- 2023 World Champion
- 2020 Paralympic Gold Medalist – Wheelchair Basketball
- 2016 Paralympic Gold Medalist – Wheelchair Basketball
- 2012 Paralympic Bronze Medalist – Wheelchair Basketball
- 2x All American Athlete at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
- Champion of France – Professional Wheelchair Basketball
- 3rd in the State of Maryland Wrestling / Wrestling Hall of Fame 2006
Hometown
Current Location
Favorite Truesport Values
Background & Bio
Paralympian Trevon “Trey” Jenifer is a decorated Team USA wheelchair basketball player and four-time Paralympian. As a team captain, he led the U.S. to gold at the recent Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, adding to his previous gold medals from Tokyo (2020) and Rio (2016), and a bronze medal from London (2012).
A sponsored athlete for Team Citi, Comcast Xfinity, and Per4max, Trey is also a two-time collegiate All-American and a graduate of Edinboro University. He further honed his basketball skills playing professionally in France for two years.
Off the court, Trey serves as a Personnel Security Specialist for the United States Secret Service, while inspiring others as a motivational speaker for children, corporations, and college students. As a TrueSport Ambassador, he advocates for integrity and sportsmanship, while encouraging the next generation of athletes to become better leaders for tomorrow.
Above all, Trey is devoted to being the best father he can be to his two beautiful children, balancing his many accomplishments with his commitment to his family.
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Dr. Kirby is a Colorado native that enjoys staying active with her husband and two daughters. She received her Master’s degree in Health Promotion from UCCS, and her PhD in Sport and Exercise Science with an emphasis in Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity from the University of Northern Colorado. As an assistant professor at UCCS, Dr. Kirby teaches the psychosocial and behavioral aspects of sport, health, and wellness to include Sport Psychology and Health Behavior Theory for undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Kirby’s research focuses on exploring the sport and physical activity experiences of individuals across the lifespan, as well as the impact of social connection and peer relationships on psychological well-being in sport and physical activity settings. Dr. Kirby currently serves as Assistant Director for the Center for Critical Sport Studies and is the project director for the new Mountain Lion Strong program funded by the NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice grant. Mountain Lion Strong is a comprehensive psychoeducation program being developed for student-athletes at UCCS to support student-athlete well-being, resilience, and mental health.
Dr. Kirby is a Colorado native that enjoys staying active with her husband and two daughters. She received her Master’s degree in Health Promotion from UCCS, and her PhD in Sport and Exercise Science with an emphasis in Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity from the University of Northern Colorado. As an assistant professor at UCCS, Dr. Kirby teaches the psychosocial and behavioral aspects of sport, health, and wellness to include Sport Psychology and Health Behavior Theory for undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Kirby’s research focuses on exploring the sport and physical activity experiences of individuals across the lifespan, as well as the impact of social connection and peer relationships on psychological well-being in sport and physical activity settings. Dr. Kirby currently serves as Assistant Director for the Center for Critical Sport Studies and is the project director for the new Mountain Lion Strong program funded by the NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice grant. Mountain Lion Strong is a comprehensive psychoeducation program being developed for student-athletes at UCCS to support student-athlete well-being, resilience, and mental health.
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Deb Mahan brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit and business sectors, with a focus on fostering collaboration and driving systemic change. With a background in psychology and a specialization in trauma, she has dedicated her career to advancing mental health and well-being. Deb previously served as Executive Director of Gazette Charities Foundation, Southern Colorado affiliate of The Anschutz Foundation, where she led strategic initiatives to address community needs. She also convened the Colorado Mental Health Consortium, bringing together experts, providers, and policymakers to advocate for transformative mental and behavioral health legislation.
Deb joined Mindful Philanthropy in January 2025 as Vice President of Collaboration and Advocacy. In this role, she leads the development of regional and issue-focused action groups to engage philanthropic funders, policymakers, and community leaders in advancing innovative mental health solutions. Deb is committed to equipping change agents with the resources, networks, and strategies needed to drive impactful funding and systemic reform. Through her work, she strives to build a nationwide community dedicated to creating lasting solutions for mental health and well-being.
Deb Mahan brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit and business sectors, with a focus on fostering collaboration and driving systemic change. With a background in psychology and a specialization in trauma, she has dedicated her career to advancing mental health and well-being. Deb previously served as Executive Director of Gazette Charities Foundation, Southern Colorado affiliate of The Anschutz Foundation, where she led strategic initiatives to address community needs. She also convened the Colorado Mental Health Consortium, bringing together experts, providers, and policymakers to advocate for transformative mental and behavioral health legislation.
Deb joined Mindful Philanthropy in January 2025 as Vice President of Collaboration and Advocacy. In this role, she leads the development of regional and issue-focused action groups to engage philanthropic funders, policymakers, and community leaders in advancing innovative mental health solutions. Deb is committed to equipping change agents with the resources, networks, and strategies needed to drive impactful funding and systemic reform. Through her work, she strives to build a nationwide community dedicated to creating lasting solutions for mental health and well-being.
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Student and Mountain Lion Strong Leader, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Daryn Ofori-Kuragu is a senior student-athlete and mental health advocate at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. As a standout sprinter for the Mountain Lions track and field team, he is not only a division II national qualifier and multiple-time All-RMAC honoree, but also a three-year leader within Mountain Lion Strong, UCCS’s athletes’ mental health program. This comprehensive, evidence based mental wellness initiative, led by Dr. Jessica Kirby, equips student-athletes with lifelong tools across five pillars. Identity, healthy relationships, goal setting/time management, nutrition, and mind-body well-being. Done through workshops, peer support, screenings, and community building events and injury peer groups.
Beyond athletics and campus advocacy, Daryn has extended his impact through his work with UCHealth. As an inpatient pharmacy technician, he has supported patient care across diverse hospital settings while also engaging in UCHealth’s community outreach efforts focused on mental health awareness, education, and reducing stigma. His involvement has included supporting wellness campaigns and contributing to initiatives that bridge clinical care with mental health advocacy. These experiences have allowed him to combine his athletic leadership and health care service into a broader mission of advancing holistic well-being.
Daryn is on track to graduate in December 2025 with a B.S. in Exercise Science. After graduation, he aspires to pursue a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and build a career focused on crafting equitable, supportive systems that enhance both athlete wellness and community health.
Student and Mountain Lion Strong Leader, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Daryn Ofori-Kuragu is a senior student-athlete and mental health advocate at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. As a standout sprinter for the Mountain Lions track and field team, he is not only a division II national qualifier and multiple-time All-RMAC honoree, but also a three-year leader within Mountain Lion Strong, UCCS’s athletes’ mental health program. This comprehensive, evidence based mental wellness initiative, led by Dr. Jessica Kirby, equips student-athletes with lifelong tools across five pillars. Identity, healthy relationships, goal setting/time management, nutrition, and mind-body well-being. Done through workshops, peer support, screenings, and community building events and injury peer groups.
Beyond athletics and campus advocacy, Daryn has extended his impact through his work with UCHealth. As an inpatient pharmacy technician, he has supported patient care across diverse hospital settings while also engaging in UCHealth’s community outreach efforts focused on mental health awareness, education, and reducing stigma. His involvement has included supporting wellness campaigns and contributing to initiatives that bridge clinical care with mental health advocacy. These experiences have allowed him to combine his athletic leadership and health care service into a broader mission of advancing holistic well-being.
Daryn is on track to graduate in December 2025 with a B.S. in Exercise Science. After graduation, he aspires to pursue a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and build a career focused on crafting equitable, supportive systems that enhance both athlete wellness and community health.
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Throughout my athletic journey thus far, I’ve developed a motto: Strong-Kind-Different. I hope that by sharing my experiences, I can inspire other athletes to live life to the fullest by embracing these three words. Whether it’s in their sport or personal life, I want to help the next generation reach their goals and promote a positive sport experience.
Accomplishments in Sport
- 2024 U23 National Champion
- 2023 Junior Pan Am Championships
- 2022 Junior World Championships
- 2x Youth National Champion
- 16 Youth American Records
- 2019 Youth World Championships & Junior
- World Championships
Hometown
Current Location
Favorite Truesport Values
Background & Bio
Abby MacDonald is an Olympic weightlifter for Team USA who has achieved remarkable success from a young age. Abby has always exemplified the TrueSport values of leadership and perseverance, which are integral to her athletic journey. She embodies the motto “Strong-Kind-Different,” aiming to inspire fellow athletes to pursue their goals while embracing these guiding principles both in and out of the gym.
Abby has always exemplified the TrueSport values of leadership and perseverance, which are integral to her athletic journey. She embodies the motto “Strong-Kind-Different,” aiming to inspire fellow athletes to pursue their goals while embracing these guiding principles both in and out of the gym.
Abby loves to hang out with family and friends – and absolutely loves dogs! As a TrueSport ambassador, she strives to help the next generation of athletes reach their potential while promoting positive sport experiences.
Throughout my athletic journey thus far, I’ve developed a motto: Strong-Kind-Different. I hope that by sharing my experiences, I can inspire other athletes to live life to the fullest by embracing these three words. Whether it’s in their sport or personal life, I want to help the next generation reach their goals and promote a positive sport experience.
Accomplishments in Sport
- 2024 U23 National Champion
- 2023 Junior Pan Am Championships
- 2022 Junior World Championships
- 2x Youth National Champion
- 16 Youth American Records
- 2019 Youth World Championships & Junior
- World Championships
Hometown
Current Location
Favorite Truesport Values
Background & Bio
Abby MacDonald is an Olympic weightlifter for Team USA who has achieved remarkable success from a young age. Abby has always exemplified the TrueSport values of leadership and perseverance, which are integral to her athletic journey. She embodies the motto “Strong-Kind-Different,” aiming to inspire fellow athletes to pursue their goals while embracing these guiding principles both in and out of the gym.
Abby has always exemplified the TrueSport values of leadership and perseverance, which are integral to her athletic journey. She embodies the motto “Strong-Kind-Different,” aiming to inspire fellow athletes to pursue their goals while embracing these guiding principles both in and out of the gym.
Abby loves to hang out with family and friends – and absolutely loves dogs! As a TrueSport ambassador, she strives to help the next generation of athletes reach their potential while promoting positive sport experiences.
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Dr. Charron “CT” Sumler serves as the Assistant Director of Sport Psychology and Wellness Services at The Ohio State University. She earned a PhD in Counselor Education from Ohio State (2024) and an MA in Counseling from Texas State (2014). In her current role, Dr. Sumler provides individual clinical services, mental performance training, and coach/staff consultation within Ohio State athletics. Dr. Sumler is passionate about creating sport cultures that are safe for all athletes and ensuring that marginalized student-athletes have a voice. She played four years of collegiate basketball and specializes in multicultural counseling, trauma, anxiety and depression.
Dr. Charron “CT” Sumler serves as the Assistant Director of Sport Psychology and Wellness Services at The Ohio State University. She earned a PhD in Counselor Education from Ohio State (2024) and an MA in Counseling from Texas State (2014). In her current role, Dr. Sumler provides individual clinical services, mental performance training, and coach/staff consultation within Ohio State athletics. Dr. Sumler is passionate about creating sport cultures that are safe for all athletes and ensuring that marginalized student-athletes have a voice. She played four years of collegiate basketball and specializes in multicultural counseling, trauma, anxiety and depression.
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It was very informative and had an honest conversation about youth athletes and mental health. The speakers also gave practical ideas on how to approach young people about their performance and how it can lead to an increase or decrease in their mental health.
I enjoyed the various speakers, the issues that were discussed and the solutions. I appreciate that athletes shared personal experiences and struggles on this free event. I appreciate that I was able to get this information for free, to have professional athletes and coaches, and other professionals present is a privilege. Thank you TrueSport.
Well-rounded discussion panels. Loved hearing from the athletes as well as the professionals in mental health fields. The atmosphere of the whole seminar was very affirming. Had never heard of this organization before and just happened to open an email I received and was intrigued by what I saw on the website. So glad I signed up for the seminar.
Wow, wow, wow….and wow!!…The passion, love, care, and commitment to youth sport that the speakers and panelists conveyed today were inspiring and contagious!
As a former Olympic coach, I am just gobsmacked at the work TrueSport is doing and gratified that you all are leading the way for athlete well-being.
Mental health is not linear, and it is important to continue to have these conversations so that we are able to provide a healthy environment within sport for the youth.