Special Edition: Happy Holidays from OnBalance!
As we reflect on 2023, we have so much to be grateful for at OnBalance. The company continues growing and we have made incredible strides with our platform throughout the year.
As we reflect on 2023, we have so much to be grateful for at OnBalance. The company continues growing and we have made incredible strides with our platform throughout the year. We also enjoyed a successful first season of our podcast, Athletes OnBalance.
I’d be remiss if I did not express my genuine appreciation to all our guests of Athletes OnBalance. Each guest helped elevate the awareness of our mission for improved mental healthcare through public discussion. In their own respective ways, all these individuals are true mental health advocates who continually destigmatize mental health in sports: Nick Saban (Head Football Coach, University of Alabama), Dan Radakovich (Director of Athletics, University of Miami), Julie Kliegman (Copy Chief, Sports Illustrated), Dr. Ginger Gilmore (Director of Behavioral Health, University of Alabama), Jimmy Johns (Former Football Player, University of Alabama), Dr. Katie O’Neal (Chief Medical Advisor, Southeastern Conference) and Cailin Bracken (Lacrosse Player, Vanderbilt University). And special thanks to our followers – hopefully you have found value and inspiration in these conversations.
As we gear up for 2024, take a look at some 2023 highlights from Athletes OnBalance in the video below. We look forward to hosting more great guests in the year ahead.
On behalf of everyone here at OnBalance, I wish you and your loved ones a safe and healthy holiday season.
Happy Holidays!
Walt Norley
OnBalance Founder & CEO
December 2023 Special Edition: Coach Saban - 2023 SEC Champ & Mental Health Advocate
After the Crimson Tide’s win over No. 1 ranked Georgia in the SEC championship game on Saturday, there is no debating that Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban is the GOAT in college football.
After the Crimson Tide’s win over No. 1 ranked Georgia in the SEC championship game on Saturday, there is no debating that Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban is the GOAT in college football.
Saban’s continued success during his tenure at the University of Alabama is remarkable. Beyond all the victories and championships, Coach Saban has always prioritized the mental health of his players. His coaching philosophy underscores that mental resilience is not only supported but a strategic necessity for sustained excellence, emphasizing the integral link between mental well-being and athletic performance.
When Coach Saban joined me on an episode of the Athletes OnBalance podcast, he discussed individualized approaches to helping athletes based on their specific needs, finding the right people to help athletes be the best version of themselves and the importance of being goal-oriented and self-disciplined. You can watch the full episode below.
If you enjoyed this episode, stay tuned for future episodes of the podcast where we talk to athletes, coaches, mental health experts and industry leaders about the importance of mental health care in athletics. At OnBalance, it is our ongoing commitment to end the stigma and bring greater awareness to mental health in sports.
Be well.
Walt Norley
OnBalance Founder & CEO