How to Turn Your Counseling Degree Into a Career with Basketball Athletes! Practical Tools to Start!

Youth sports shape young talent, but at what cost? This episode explores the connection between mental health and athletic performance in youth sports, highlighting the intense pressure young athletes face from coaches, parents, and even social media — and what we can do to address this growing concern.Enter the NUI app, founded by Julie Korioth to support the mental health and performance of young athletes. Julie shares her experience carving out a career in sports and the journey to create NUI, from securing funding to forming partnerships. We also discuss what’s fueling the current mental health crisis among athletes, tools for building confidence and mental resilience, and what it takes to create a sustainable career in the field of sports psychology. Join our conversation now!Topics discussed in this episode:The mental health crisis in youth sportsHow self-doubt impacts performance and how to address itCreating the NUI app and communityKey resources and features of the NUI appHow social media and athlete rankings affect young athletesStrategies to build confidence and resilienceHow coaches and parents can better support athletesTips for landing your dream job in mental health and sportsDownload the NUI app from the Apple App Store or Google Play!http://www.getnui.com/Connect with Julie Korioth and NUI:  / julie-korioth-65623a105    / juliekorioth    / nuicommunity  julie@getnui.comStay connected with Business of Basketball:https://www.businessofbasketball.co/  / businessofbasketballpod     / @businessofbasketball  Transcript