TORONTO - The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) is excited to partner with HONE Athletics on a webinar for student-athletes and coaches regarding mental health later this month.

HONE Athletics is dedicated to improving sport (athlete experience and performance) through mental well-being. HONE's digital platform is built on a decade of sport-specific mental health experience. It is HONE's goal to empower coaches with the knowledge and tools needed to develop both sides of the athlete; the mental/emotional side as well as the physical side.

The next frontier for sport is well-being… It's time to #PutMentalHealthInTheGame.

MENTAL HEALTH & COLLEGE ATHLETES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Student-athletes face unique pressures compared to their non-athlete counterparts. HONE Athletics works with teams to help them recognize and address the common stressors that affect athletic performance and, ultimately, the athlete experience. The call has been put out to improve the state of mental health in sport and HONE is helping teams answer that call.

OCAA student-athletes and coaches are invited to join HONE founders Jessica Renney and Paula McQuaid as they discuss:

• The state of mental health in sport today
• What HONE sees specifically at the collegiate-level of athletics
• What you can do as an athlete to protect your well-being and contribute to a team culture of wellness

Date: January 23, 2023

Time: 7 p.m. ET

Direct Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87166659012

BIOS

Paula McQuaid - Co-Founder of HONE Athletics: Paula is a Gonzaga University graduate with a Master of Counselling and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. When not working with clients as a psychotherapist and growing HONE, she also acts as a Mental Performance Consultant for Hockey Canada’s Women’s U-18 National Team and has earned a collection of medals with the team including a new Gold at the 2022 IIHF World Championships in Sweden.

Jessica Renney - Co-Founder of HONE Athletics: Jessica received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Lethbridge and then later her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria. Jess is also an active member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Jessica grew up surrounded by sport (her father was a coach in the NHL for 13 years) and she was exposed to the importance of supporting wellness in high performing cultures. She became dedicated to bringing to light the ways that leaders can better support development, both as individuals and performers.