each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Dona Rodgers and her husband Kurt thought they had the bases covered. 2020-05-14 10:12 PDT (Spring 2020) by SCHS Boys Lacrosse Tritons forever! Youre almost in a pressure cooker where you are going to blow if you dont get the support for what you are feeling.. DURHAM, N.C. -- The Duke University campus is mourning the loss of a student. We do not support Internet Explorer. The two had monthly dinners, and Rodgers went all out. Low 48F. [CDATA[ At Duke, being in an environment where everyone is high-achieving, its going to be hard to say, Hey, Im struggling, Zempolich said. She was finally having fun she was crushing it, Zempolich said. In the classroom, Morgan was a bright student with limitless curiosity; on the field, a talented athlete with relentless drive; in her sketchbook, a gifted artist with keen attention to detail; and in all spaces, a fiercely loyal friend. WebThe official 2016 Women's Lacrosse Roster for the Duke University Morgan Rodgers. She cared a lot about her friends.. All rights reserved, The All 22 - An Inside Look at Duke Football. The organizations mission is to remove the stigma of mental health issues among high school and college athletes. I decided to become an ambassador because this topic means the world to me. Microsoft no longer supports most versions of Internet Explorer, since it released Microsoft Edge in 2015. Keep it Clean. One turf field is named Morgan D. Rodgers Field, in honor a Fauquier hometown athlete who loved her community and her sport. In addition to playing lacrosse, Morgan Rodgers also coached young athletes in local lacrosse clubs, This is the logo for Morgans Message program, Morgan Rodgers played lacrosse for Duke University before she injured her knee. Morgan Rodgers, a 22-year-old former Duke student and womens lacrosse player, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019, the school announced on Friday. WebMorgans Message strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in She went down and screamed. If you do not currently use any of these browsers, here are links to download Google Chrome and Firefox for free. Thats a charity named for Morgan Rodgers, a womens lacrosse player at Duke University who died by suicide in 2019 at the age of 22. 2016 (Stats): Appeared in the season opener against Campbell (2/4) ACC Academic Honor Roll. Morgan's Message is an organization named for Duke lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers which aims to destigmatize mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. Her feelings of isolation from the team and stress caused by other relationship issues accelerated the return of anxiety and depression. Stay locally informed your way. I feel like a lot of times people speak to these athletes about the Xs and Os and whatnot, Taylor said. Being an ambassador forMorgans Message has meant so much to me. We started up ourMorgans Message through social media and eventually we were named a full club and organization at KR! When we have groups of people say, I had really anxiety in high school, or, I deal with depression when we normalize the conversations and see others are struggling, thats when the power gets taken away.. But its not physically or mentally. An elite college lacrosse player, Morgan Rodgers, died by suicide in 2019. She was that kind of a person.. She was granted medical leave by the university. Greater Sayville She had gone to therapy for anxiety in high school. Chance of rain 80%.. Spectrum News Text and Email Alerts Sign-up, California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We want kids to normalize conversations surrounding mental health, she added. Covering all the great things happening on Long Island and its vibrant downtowns. We have something for everyone! In 2014, Morgan Rodgers was known for her abilities as both a lacrosse player and artist coming out of Kettle Run High School in Northern Virginia. She sustained an injury during a lacrosse practice at Duke University in January 2017; following surgery and six weeks of no-weight bearing recovery, she began the long process of physical therapy. When Zempolich learned the devastating news over text, she didnt believe it. She knows what shes good at and she sticks to that. According to her bio on the Duke University website, Rodgers played in the 2016 season opener and made the ACC Academic Honor Roll. Greater Farmingdale In July 2019, Morgan took her life and the family turned inward to heal. Updated: Feb 23, 2022 / 10:26 PM EST. She called Dona Rodgers, Morgans mother, who decided to join her. 2023 Duke Athletics. No one knew she was suffering in silence. About two months after leaving campus, Rodgers died by suicide. In July 2020, Morgans Message was launched to honor the life of local student-athlete and youth coach Morgan Rodgers, who took her life in July 2019. The Bay Shore girls lacrosse team will host the game home this Wednesday, April 13, at 4 p.m against William Floyd. Download it here. The rewards shes experienced cant be put into words for Callahan, but she knows it has helped her become a better leader, a better player and a better overall person. Greater Huntington She ultimately left the team. Motivation, confidence, intensity, focus and mind state the five mental muscles psychologists believe are essential for athletes to perform their best. More resources are available here. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. Research suggests student-athletes are more likely to experience mental health issues like anxiety and depression than the general population. [02:12] ", Bracken said of the relationship between parents and kids, "I want for student-athletes and for parents to have an open communication.". Greater Ronkonkoma Welcome! I think I am his longest standing patient at Duke, Callahan said about how she and Zeplin have grown at Duke together. I think Annas had a really nice trajectory here, said head coach Kerstin Kimel. Don't knowingly lie about anyone The NCAA found that during the coronavirus pandemic, student-athletes' mental health was even negatively affected, with students reporting stress due to academic concerns, lack of access to their sport, financial worries and COVID-19 health concerns. But Zempolich thinks its less about athletics and more about peoples expectations of themselves. In fact, the more people talk about mental health, the better. If music was playing, she was dancing -- and bringing everyone to the dance floor with her. While Callahan is keenly aware of the need to take care of herself mentally and physically, she also constantly advocates for student-athletes and coaches to recognize the value of being vulnerable and the importance of being open about mental health. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Her dream came true in the fall of 2014 when she accepted an offer to play for the Duke University Womens Lacrosse Team. WebConcluded her prep career with a total of 303 goals, 63 assists, 228 ground balls, 460 draw controls and 115 caused turnovers in 56 games Served as captain of the U15 national It was almost an out-of-body experience where her body didnt know what was going on, and I dont think her mind could comprehend it.. The stigma surrounding mental health needs to be broken, and I. along with my wonderful co-ambassadors, are going to work within our school and community to bring our stories and struggles as student-athletes to light, and to show others that they are not alone. I hope that we can honor Morgan's life by building an even more caring and comfortable environment for student-athletes at Exeter.. The ambassadors hold monthly meetings at their schools and report back to Dona Rodgers. She sustained an injury during a lacrosse practice at Duke University in January 2017; following surgery and six weeks of no-weight bearing recovery, she began Morganwas a force, and playing for her and Kristin Conques that season truly made me fall in love with lacrosse. Morgan remained optimistic during the early months of her injury and recovery. Shes had a really nice steady incline into a really large role on our team. One year after her injury, her recovery wasnt where they had hoped it would be. Its okay to lean on people around you. [03:20] Clear attempt by CONVERSE failed. "And it was the most beautiful thing, because it's exactly why I wrote it.". She was on a scooter for eight weeks, Zempolich said. Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. While she presented a strong, happy, and resilient face to her community, she grappled with feeling that she was not living up to her expectations. The future of Fauquier Times now depends on community support. Exeters Keighley Bosshardt 24, Kathryn Welch 22, Emilie Dubiel 23, Baron Fisher 22, Drew McClutchy 23, Logan Olazabal 23, Baron Masopust 24 represented the girls and boys teams and worked as ambassadors to organize the event, raise awareness, and gather donations for Morgans Message. What the whole nonprofit is organized around is just spreading awareness for mental health, specifically in the student athlete community, Harney said. Stuck at home away from friends, the sport and teammates she loved and having unexpected free time on her hands, Callahan heard and felt the need for a mental health advocacy group for Duke student-athletes. It has truly turned such devastating loss into a community to give people who struggle the support they need. I heard about the organization through one of my co-ambassadors Abigail Beattie. We want the treatment of mental health to be just ascommon and comfortable as the treatment of physical health, she said. I want to spread that passion and love for every aspect of sports thatMorganhad. Thank you for reading! Then, things came crashing down literally in practice. We are not therapeutic in nature and not intending to replace the work of professionals. Greater Fire Island Vice Doughnuts & Coffee. Prior to the start of each game, both teams gathered for brief remarks and a moment of silence in Rodgers' memory. Cornell assistant Bill Olin (left) wearing a "Morgan's Message" shirt in April at a game at USA Lacrosse headquarters. They may make it look easy. 5816 Wellington RoadGainesville, VA 20155, Morgans Message is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Ambassadors Spreading Awareness - Dedication Game Pictures, 2022 Inaugural Mo Madness Youth Lacrosse Tournament. She was finally in a place where she was excited about life again, Zempolich said. It was a setback that seemed to have a silver lining. Please return to the subscription page to purchase one of our offers. If they need to call you at 3 a.m., youre there at 3 a.m.. Prior to Duke: Three-time conference player of the year at Kettle Run [Va.] Selected to the 2013 and 2014 Under Armour All-America Underclass teams Two-time Brine High School All-American for the Washington, D.C., region Recorded 97 goals, 14 assists, 56 ground balls, 164 draw controls and 35 caused turnovers her senior year to earn first team all-state accolades Also guided her team to the district title in her final season Named the regional player of the year and Fauquier Times-Democrats Lacrosse Athlete of the Year as a sophomore after logging 76 goals and 15 assists Four-time first team all-conference selection and three-time first team all-region pick Concluded her prep career with a total of 303 goals, 63 assists, 228 ground balls, 460 draw controls and 115 caused turnovers in 56 games Served as captain of the U15 national tournament team for the Cardinal Girls Lacrosse Club First team US Lacrosse Academic All-American as a senior Also lettered four years in field hockey and one year in basketball Two-time conference player of the year on the field hockey turf Also earned first team all-district recognition all four years Member of the National Honor Society. We put together a playlist of songs that reminded us of Morgan, or are Morgans favorite jams. We hope that it will provide a safe space for processing difficult topics and emotions, and make people feel less alone. When Duke head coach Kerstin Kimel suggested she take a leave before her junior season, she did. Promotional Rates were found for your code. Chance of rain 80%. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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Greater Oyster Bay -- Lily Von Herbulis, Kettle Run High School. Everybody needs help with something.. She was 22. The next season, the Glenwood, Md., native started all nine games, scoring 11 goals and dishing eight assists, before the season came to an abrupt halt due to the covid-19 pandemic. Be Truthful. Bracken said that as a freshman at Vanderbilt, she struggled with depression after a mid-season concussion, which led her to stepping away from playing on the schools lacrosse team. And she was still experiencing physical pain. Its really hard to put into words how special its been to see something I had a very small part in getting started grow into something that so many people seek a lot of advocacy through. Special to the Fauquier Times. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. She sustained a serious knee injury prior to her sophomore season at Duke He was selected to the Star Team in each of his playing years and was team captain in 1979 and 1980, team MVP 1979 and 1980 and club president 1978 - 1979. Girls and boys lacrosse teams shine the spotlight on mental health awareness. On the field, Callahan is exuding a level of confidence and comfort to match her intensity. She committed suicide at 22. The 22-year-old was a psychology major from Warrenton, Virginia. We hope to get representatives from every sport. Morgans Message has made such an impact, even outside of Warrenton, and is taking big steps towards the end of the mental health stigma in athletes. "Students, whether you are with family and friends at home, traveling or working elsewhere, or here in Durham this summer, we encourage you to reach out to any University resources and support that may be helpful," Mary Pat McMahon, vice president for Campus Life, said in a statement. 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