She had also experienced mental health issues and became a safe space for Rodgers to open up just a little. I think that all along Annas strengths are her incredible work ethic and her leadership, and I think both of those qualities have propelled her into a role as a fifth-year senior where she not only has great command on the field, but also off the field with her team.". Anna is rarely if ever someone who tries to play outside of herself, Kimel said. Please return to the subscription page to purchase one of our offers. 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. Greater Huntington [02:12] Rodgers was all about taking care of others. Learn More. Thank you for reading! I also think it has allowed me to become more empathetic and more understanding of peoples lives and I think thats really important.. This semester alone, multiple student-athletes have died by suicide, including Binghamton University goalie Robert Martin. We knew Morgan was down, but knowing what she was going through, we werent surprised it didnt seem like anything out of the ordinary, Dona Rodgers said. But Rodgers took her role on the scout team in stride as a rookie. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. ", Bracken said of the relationship between parents and kids, "I want for student-athletes and for parents to have an open communication.". The Exeter and New Hampton girls lacrosse teams gather to honor Morgan Rodgers and raise awareness for Morgan's Message. We are not therapeutic in nature and not intending to replace the work of professionals. Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. Microsoft no longer supports most versions of Internet Explorer, since it released Microsoft Edge in 2015. Zempolich coached with Rodgers that summer, and she seemed better than before. Rodgers had level-three tears in her ACL and MCL. Keep it Clean. She also thinks coaches and support staff need more training on mental health. Cornell assistant Bill Olin (left) wearing a "Morgan's Message" shirt in April at a game at USA Lacrosse headquarters. This past Wednesday, the girls and boys varsity lacrosse programs teamed up to dedicate a game to Morgans Message, a foundation dedicated to eliminating the stigma surroundingmental health within the student-athlete community. As someone who's been playing competitive sports their whole life, I've most definitely had my struggles with mental health, both on and off the field. Morgan Slideshow Watch on 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. At Duke, being in an environment where everyone is high-achieving, its going to be hard to say, Hey, Im struggling, Zempolich said. And then right when you go into corporate America and youre just like every single other person and you dont have sports being such a big confidence driver for you.. The organization is named after Morgan Rodgers, who played lacrosse at Duke University but suffered from high levels of anxiety. The 2022 Inaugural Mo Madness Youth Lacrosse Tournament is now complete and we extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who turned out for a day of fun competition as well as raising awareness about student-athlete mental health. Greater Bay Shore The Duke coach had seen the effect of athletic injuries hundreds of times and knew that Morgans mental well-being needed to be considered. She was eager and well-equipped for a successful college experience. As a result, Morgan died by suicide July 11, 2019 at the age of 22. I like just getting to know them and who they are as an individual and how their daily life affects them.. It seemed like the perfect fit. For the best experience, we recommend. AWESOME tribute to Morgan Rodgers and Morgans Message during this afternoons @DukeWLAX v. @HokiesLax matchup on the @accnetwork. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Already know which subscription you'd like? A few miles southeast of Warrenton off Meetze Road is the Central Fauquier Sports Complex. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. 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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 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. Greater Fire Island Her cause of death does not appear to be suspicious. I can still see it in my head She completely demolished her knee. But despite the publicity and exponential growth, Zempolich is still focused on the core mission of the group: Just reaching the one person who needs help. 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. // ]]>. Though she could get her to talk a bit, Rodgers often shut down if another person was disappointing her. Unable to give up the sport she loved and shined at for so long, she started playing club. Copyright USA Lacrosse Magazine It was a setback that seemed to have a silver lining. How do you foster an environment where your student-athletes feel comfortable coming to you saying, Im off. I knew that mental health issues would be on the rise everywhere, especially with student athletes.. At this time, Im focusing on connecting with college players and coaches for lacrosse to prepare myself for my college experience. 2017: Missed the 2017 campaign due to injury. I hope that it will allow those students who are struggling with mental health to feel more comfortable in reaching out for help. Fast forward just over two years, Morgans Message has 2,290 ambassadors on 901 campuses across 42 states and in Canada and England according to the Morgans Message program website. She would be like, What do you want? And Id be like, My mom makes this Ramen crunchy salad. This is who they are. What should I do?. It was never something that we thought was a problem. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Digital and Print Subscription memberships available. Morgans Message Education Program supports motivated students to become active leaders and advocates of student-athlete mental health on their campus and in their communities. Despite the challenges in her life, never had Morgan been so optimistic about her future as a Blue Devil. It was like, Why am I OK, and she is not? Being an ambassador forMorgans Message has meant so much to me. She likes to journal, work on puzzles and Sudoku or play games on her iPad that put her mind to work. After visiting the grave, Dona Rodgers invited her back to the house. Me and the team of ambassadors at Highland School have worked hard to educate our community and ensure that everyone gets the support they need, and we are so excited to keep moving forward in our efforts. MORE: Ginger Zee on how she overcame the stigma of mental health to talk about suicide, therapy In her letter, Bracken mentions college athletes like Stanford For more on Morgans Message, please visit their website. And beyond the chaos and overwhelm of it all, youve got coaches and parents and trainers and professors who expect you to come away from the experience unscathed, fruit salad in hand, she added. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. North Is playing for Morgans Message, founded by the family of Morgan Rodgers, a former Duke lacrosse player who died by suicide in 2019. We are committed to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and creating a more open dialogue. You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 (U.S.) or 877-330-6366 (Canada) and The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386. Its okay to lean on people around you. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. The 11 points were three more than she had in 19 games as a junior and matched the total she had in the first six games of 2022. Unfortunately, back on campus, Morgan wasnt sure where she fit in, her mom recalled. The Foundation is committed to de-stigmatizing mental health struggles, and Charlottes commitment to the cause is personal. Months later the pilot for a campus ambassador program of Morgans Message was born. My team had lost Morgan, who was a friend and a teammate to us and that was really really difficult, so I always thought naming it after Morgan would be something I would really really appreciate and wanted to do just because Morgan spent a lot of time at Duke and was very close to people on the team and at Duke itself, Callahan said. Youre expected to be at the top of your game in the classroom and extra-curriculars and, as athletes, be on top of your varsity sport. Conversations regarding mental health in the athletic community have grown louder in recent years. Ideally we would like to have representatives from all the sports teams on every campus, said Morgans mother -- and Morgans Message founder -- Dona Rodgers. The non-profit amplifies stories, expertise and resources to help student-athletes cope with mental health. Morgan Rodgers, a 22-year-old former Duke student and womens lacrosse player, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019, the school announced on Friday. Professional athletes like Michael Phelps, Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have been public in recent years about the pressure, stress and burnout they've faced at the top of their sports, and those are struggles college athletes may feel too. We are looking for natural leaders who want to take this on, she said. She was dodging and stepped the wrong way, Zempolich recalled. Only subscribers with PAID Print or E-Edition subscriptions enter here to gain access. DURHAM, N.C. -- The Duke University campus is mourning the loss of a student. With a year under her belt, she had her eye on a larger role as a sophomore. Its kind of cool to see our relationship grow from patient to therapist to now where its also a working relationship where we try to tackle the stigma of mental health together while also talking about things I continue to struggle with.. The education piece is so key, Zempolich said. Bracken said that it is because of the support of her team and coaches that she was able to return to the field, writing, "I was able to navigate my way out of the darkness instead of letting it consume me. Morgans Message is clear: as an athlete, there is no shame in seeking physical healthcare -- the same should be true for mental healthcare. We hope that it will provide a safe space for processing difficult topics and emotions, and make people feel less alone. I knew that I wanted to be a part ofMorgans Message because I think mental health is often overlooked, and people often feel embarrassed or ashamed to ask for help, and I want to help change that. T Tribute Store July 4, 2020 She was 22. One story originally told on the podcast by Vanderbilt attacker Cailin Bracken turned into a viral written piece that was re-published with permission on the USA Lacrosse Magazine website this spring and made it all the way to the popular morning program Good Morning America.. Throughout, you will see Morgan alongside her family Dona (Mom), Aberle (Twin Sister), Kurt (Dad), Austin (Brother) , and Cash (Pup) closest friends, and teammates. Great Eats Click 'View all rates' below to see our online subscription options. Rodgers She was so full of laughter and could always make us smile. We joke that Morgan was good at everything she did. If youre in crisis, there are options available to help you cope. Today, Morgans Message has more than 150 ambassadors at 84 schools (both high school and four-year colleges) in the United States and Canada. We hope that you enjoy our free content. 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. Callahan reached out to Morgans parents and learned of the non-profit organization they were starting Morgans Message and out of that conversation the first campus ambassador program of Morgans Message was born. Dona Rodgers said, Morgans birthday is in May and as that date approached following her death, we began to resurface a little to figure out how we were going to celebrate [our daughter] Aberles first birthday without her twin sister. Morgans teammates started coming around to talk about what happened and how they all could have missed her symptoms. There are no statistics available for this player. If music was playing, she was dancing -- and bringing everyone to the dance floor with her. Youre almost in a pressure cooker where you are going to blow if you dont get the support for what you are feeling.. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at any time to speak to someone and get support. 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. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. We are heavy on female representatives, but do have a several male students representing lacrosse, football, track and field, baseball and basketball.. One year after her injury, her recovery wasnt where they had hoped it would be. In her letter, Bracken mentions college athletes like Stanford University soccer star Katie Meyer and Duke University lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers, both of whom died by suicide at the age of 22. Share with Us. The last year of Morgan Rodgers life has a lot of gaps in it for her family. Updated: Feb 23, 2022 / 10:26 PM EST. 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. Among athletes with known mental health conditions, only 10% seek care from a mental health professional, according to the ACSM. Still, her vibrant personality and daily life included a reality less visible to the outside world. We started up ourMorgans Message through social media and eventually we were named a full club and organization at KR! I think thats one of the things I love about Morgans Message it allows people to get involved in the student-athlete community in a way thats very beneficial for their peers and for themselves.. Finally, as the one-year anniversary of Rodgers death crept up, she decided she wanted to visit the gravesite. 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.. She knows what shes good at and she sticks to that. Active license number of Morgan W Rogers as General Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. No one knew she was suffering in silence. I feel like a lot of times people speak to these athletes about the Xs and Os and whatnot, Taylor said. This time, Morgan chose to suffer in silence, keeping family and friends in the dark as she battled her mental health. I think Annas had a really nice trajectory here, said head coach Kerstin Kimel. Greater Long Beach I first metMorganwhen I played lacrosse for her at Highland School in the spring of 2018. The goal of Morgans Message is to normalize the conversations surrounding mentalhealth so that student-athletes that might bestruggling will feelsafe to reach out and get some help. You name it, I just think its nice to get those things open and off my chest because that will help me play a little more free.. Morganwas one of my travel lacrosse team coaches when I was in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade at Cardinal Lacrosse. If you are still having trouble, please be sure to email us at [emailprotected], 41 Schermerhorn Street #1062, Brooklyn, NY 11201, You are using an incompatible browser. The Bay Shore girls lacrosse team will host the game home this Wednesday, April 13, at 4 p.m against William Floyd. But Zempolich thinks its less about athletics and more about peoples expectations of themselves. Looking at the ambassador response in just a few months, we know we have tapped into something. Plant a tree Harney said shes seen many people in her network struggle with mental health not only during their time as athletes, but with what comes after. Morgan Rodgers, a former varsity lacrosse player at Duke, died Thursday night. Be it body image, self-esteem, or dealing with being sidelined by an injury, I've been through it all, and I know how hard it can be to open up and talk about it. The 74-acre facility used to be owned by Morgans paternal family and has five natural grass multipurpose fields. From there, word has gotten out, thanks to social media. Ambassadors can reach back out to Dona for presentations on a variety of topics, We supply ambassadors with science-based, factual information and then encourage conversation, she said of the support the organization lends. WebMorgan knew she wanted to play at the highest level the sport could offer while earning a world-class education. This story originally appeared in the 14.7 Issue of GoDuke The Magazine February 2023. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. I heard about the organization through one of my co-ambassadors Abigail Beattie. A high school lacrosse standout, Rodgers was recruited to play at Duke University. When the Bay Shore girls varsity lacrosse team takes the field this Wednesday, they will honor the memory of a fellow athlete and spread mental health awareness. WebMorgan Rodgers (2015, lacrosse) has committed to Duke University. WebTurnover by CONVERSE Kelsie Glass (caused by Morgan Rogers). DURHAM, N.C. -- The Duke University campus is mourning the loss of a student. accounts, the history behind an article. Zempolich plans to continue to scream her story and Morgan Rodgers from the rooftops even if only one person hears it. 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. Morgans Message recruits and supports ambassadors at high schools, colleges and universities, who organize meetings to encourage dialogue around mental health. Shes had a really nice steady incline into a really large role on our team. Research suggests student-athletes are more likely to experience mental health issues like anxiety and depression than the general population. -- Abigail Beattie, Kettle Run High School. When her students graduate, whether they keep up with the sport or not, the coach want them to know she still values them and that shes just a call away. I think I am his longest standing patient at Duke, Callahan said about how she and Zeplin have grown at Duke together. Dona Rodgers became involved with the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County and took the youth mental health first-aid course, something shed like everyone to consider. Simply put, she just cares so much for others. Morgan knew she wanted to play at the highest level the sport could offer while earning a world-class education. Morganwas a force, and playing for her and Kristin Conques that season truly made me fall in love with lacrosse. 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