Coach Nick Saban on Advocating for Athletic Mental Health Care

On episode 2, Walt is joined by Nick Saban, Head Coach for the University of Alabama Football Team. Coach Saban has won seven national championships, which is the most in college football history. Of those seven titles, he has won six at Alabama since he took the helm there in 2007 and eight SEC championships. He has coached four Heisman Trophy winners and hundreds of players who have gone on to star in the NFL. Aside from all those accolades, Coach Saban has long been an advocate for the mental health of athletes. In this episode, he discusses how crucial it is to recognize the connection between an athlete’s physical ability and their mental approach. Coach Saban also talks about 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.