As student-athletes, you are expected to wear two hats (“student” and “athlete”) and perform both roles at a very high-level. Being a student-athlete allows you some amazing experiences such as being part of a team, winning championships, exciting travel opportunities, performing in front of an audience, and so forth. At the same time, it may present challenges to living a balanced and healthy lifestyle such as juggling family stressors, academic pressures, jobs and social life, in addition to practice, training, travel, and competition. This lifestyle has the potential to become overwhelming and consuming without good self-care. It can also lead to anxiety, burnout and other conditions if not handled correctly.
Have you noticed changes in your athletic performance? Are you looking to get a competitive edge? Are there areas of your performance that you would like to improve? If so, then take a look at some of the Performance Enhancement topics below that you can address with Sports Counseling.
Are you having trouble dealing with family or other personal issues? Has finding a happy balance between “student” and “athlete” life been difficult? Are you finding yourself abnormally stressed and unsure of how to effectively handle it? If so, then take a look at some of the Personal Concerns listed below that you can address with Sports Counseling.
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Performance Enhancement |
Personal Concerns |
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Performance Anxiety |
Anger Issues |
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Dealing With Pressure |
Substance Use |
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Goal Setting |
Stress Management |
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Moving Past Mistakes or Failures |
Eating Disorders |
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Low Self-Confidence |
Anxiety |
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Attention Control/Focus |
Depression |
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Motivation |
Relationship Issues |
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Emotion Regulation |
Sexuality/Gender Issues |
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Imagery |
Grief or Loss |
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Conflicts With Teammates/Coaches |
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Recovering From Injury |
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If you feel as though you could use some guidance to help minimize stress, live a more balanced life and/or increase your athletic performance then give Sports Counseling a try. Still unsure about Sports Counseling? If so, then check out some
Frequently Asked Questions by Athletes.
The High Point University Office of Counseling Services strives to provide assistance to students who may experience emotional, behavioral, and/or psychological problems during the transition into, or during, college life. Counseling Services also deals with athletes who have noticed changes in their performance, or have other obstacles keeping them from reaching their maximum potential. College is a time for change and growth, which requires time management to effectively deal with stress, build relationships, balance work and play, and learn more about the person you are becoming.
How to Make an Appointment:
To make an appointment, send an email to
mcaseber@highpoint.edu and include your contact information along with a short description of your concern or situation.
This is a confidential email account that is checked and monitored daily.
All visits and information discussed are strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone unless written consent is provided.
