Well Connected

A Virtual Wellness Program for Student Athletes

WellSpan Sports Medicine understands the emotional and physical toll that the COVID-19 Pandemic has brought upon the student-athletes in our communities. We want to help our athletes, coaches, and athletic communities regain a new sort of normal.

WellSpan Sports Medicine is hosting an 8-week virtual series to focus on the educational and physical aspects that go into a routine after-school practice. Please see the videos below to catch up on any sessions that you may have missed.

Week 1: Nutrition

PDF: 8 Nutrition Facts to Eat Up and Optimal Exercise-Based Nutrition Routine

PDF: Access Codes

Videos:

• Tues., May 26:  Coaches’ Clinic: Nutrition
• Wed., May 27:  Athlete Education followed by Total Body Workout
• Fri., May 29:  Total Body Workout 

Week 2: Behavioral Health

PDF: Mental Health Daily Tips and Tricks

PDF: Access Codes

Videos:

• Mon., June 1: Athlete Education: Behavioral Health Tips for Coping During COVID-19 followed by a Total Body Workout
• Tues., June 2: Coaches’ Clinic: Behavioral Health
• Wed., June 3: Total Body Workout
• Fri., June 5: Focused Workout – CORE

Week 3: Substance Misuse

PDF: Addiction & Athletes

PDF: Access Codes

Videos: 

• Mon., June 8 - Athlete Education: Substance Misuse followed by a Total Body Workout
• Tues., June 9 - Coaches’ Clinic: Substance Misuse
• Wed., June 10 - Total Body Workout
• Fri., June 12 - Focused Workout – Cardio

Week 4: Sleep

PDF: The ABCs of Sleep to Help You Get Z's at Night

Videos:

• Mon., June 15 - Athlete Education: Sleep followed by a Total Body Workout
  
• Tues., June 16 - Coaches’ Clinic: Sleep
  
• Wed., June 17 - Total Body Workout
  
• Fri., June 19 - Focused Workout – Yoga
  

Week 5: Warm-Ups and Cool Downs

PDF: Warm-Ups & Cool Downs

PDF: FIFA 11+

PDF: Access Codes

Videos:

• Mon., June 22 - Athlete Education: Active Warm-ups/Cool-downs followed by a Total Body Workout
  
• Tues., June 23 - Coaches’ Clinic: Active Warm-ups/Cool-downs
  
• Wed., June 24 - Total Body Workout
  
• Fri., June 26 – FIFA 11 + Full Body Workout

Week 6: Breathing Considerations

PDF: Posture and Diaphragmatic Breathing

PDF: Access Codes

Videos:

• Mon., June 29 - Athlete Education: Breathing Considerations followed by a Total Body Workout
  
• Tues., June 30 - Coaches’ Clinic: Breathing Considerations
  
• Wed., July 1 – Focused Scapular Stability Workout followed by aTotal Body Workout
  

Week 7

PDF: Access Codes

Videos:

• Mon., July 6 - Athlete Education: Return to Sport During COVID-19 Considerations, followed by a Total Body Workout
  
• Wed., July 8  – Total Body Workout
  
• Fri., July 10 – Focused Workout: Core
  

Week 8

PDF: The Importance of Injury Prevention

PDF: Access Codes

Videos:

• Mon., July 13 - Total Body Workout
  
• Tues., July 14 – Athlete and Coaches’ Education: Injury Prevention/Performance Enhancement
  
• Wed., July 15 – Total Body Workout
  
• Fri., July 17 – Lower Body Plyometric Workout