Welcome to Kylie’s Mindful Playbook

Check out my blog dedicated to unpacking the importance of mental health in sports. I delve into mental wellness across various leagues, non-profits, individual players, influencers, awareness initiatives, and even share personal stories. I’m eager to explore the diverse perspectives on mental health within the sports industry and emphasize the signifigance of self-care alongside physical fitness.
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Inside Look: Mia Saucedo’s Journey as a Cheerleader and Student-Athlete
Welcome back to Kylie’s Mindful Playbook! In today’s post, I interviewed one of Oregon’s cheerleaders to discuss her college experience as an athlete and how she manages her mental health while balancing school and athletics. Above is Mia Saucedo, a member of the University of Oregon’s cheerleading team. Saucedo is entering her third year on…
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How DC Youth Sports Foster Positive Mental Health
Welcome back to Kylie’s Mindful Playbook. Today I will be telling you about DC Scores, a nonprofit that combines soccer with poetry and spoken word as well as service learning. It aims to empower kids to be emotionally and physically healthy. Washington, DC, a city renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture, is also…
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Naomi Osaka: Championing Mental Health and Redefining Excellence
Welcome back to Kylie’s Mindful Playbook. Today I am going to talk about the journey of Naomi Oaska. Naomi Osaka is more than just a tennis prodigy; she is a trailblazer who has transcended the boundaries of her sport to become a powerful advocate for mental health. Born on October 16, 1997, in Chūō-ku, Osaka,…
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Winning Teams: The BelievePerform Approach to Culture Change Through Infographics
Welcome back to Kylie’s Mindful Playbook! Today, we’re diving into some compelling infographics that visually and data-drivenly demonstrate how athletes and people in sports can enhance their mental health. I’ve recently started following a Twitter page called BelievePerform (@BelievePHQ), which shares infographics about how culture change consultancy can improve team health and drive profits. I…
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Shattering the Silence: Male Sexual Assault in Sports and the Urgent Call for Awareness
Welcome back to Kylie’s Mindful Playbook. Today we will be discussing sexual assault in sports and the impact it has on mental health. I wanted to focus on how sexual assault victims in sports do not only impact women but men as well. Sexual assault in sports has garnered widespread attention in recent years, predominantly…





