The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on our athletes and coaches in ways we could have never foreseen. Cancelled practice, cancelled games, cancelled seasons, quarantine and online learning, on top of all the pressure to want to perform at a high level athletically and academically has certainly been difficult season to manage for many.

In response, NE Florida FCA hosted two Mental Health Webinars in partnership with Breakthroughs of North Florida and Christian Counseling Associates of Jacksonville to assist coaches and athletes who are struggling with depression, anxiety, fear and isolation during the COVID 19 pandemic.

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, suicide rates among youth ages 10-24 have increased by 57% and is now the second leading cause of death.