This story originally appeared in the 14.7 Issue of GoDuke The Magazine February 2023. In the classroom, Morgan was a bright student with limitless curiosity; on the field, a talented athlete with relentless drive; in her sketchbook, a gifted artist with keen attention to detail; and in all spaces, a fiercely loyal friend. It was a no-brainer in her mind to honor former Duke womens lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers who lost her life to suicide in July 2019. Clear attempt by CONVERSE failed. In addition to undergoing surgery and rehabilitation, the young woman struggled with loss of control over her life and her self-worth plummeted. She sustained a serious knee injury prior to her sophomore season at Duke and struggled with anxiety and depression as she fought to regain her physical health. 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.. While she presented a strong, happy, and resilient face to her community, she grappled with feeling that she was not living up to her expectations. We want the treatment of mental health to be just ascommon and comfortable as the treatment of physical health, she said. A few miles southeast of Warrenton off Meetze Road is the Central Fauquier Sports Complex. While Callahan has put in incredible work on the field as well as in the weight room, it might be her efforts off the field in relation to mental health, both hers and others, that have allowed her to take her game and leadership abilities to a higher level. I can try to find the recipe, Zempolich said. I have people on the team I talk to about things I struggle with. Not only was she a strong player and a great coach but she inspired me to want more of my lacrosse career. The last year of Morgan Rodgers life has a lot of gaps in it for her family. In order to close the gap, we must eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health together. While she presented a strong, happy and resilient face to her community, she grappled with feeling that she was not living up to her expectations. Greater Babylon If mental health issues come to light from an on-campus conversation, Morgans Message offers resources and directs ambassadors to experts who can help navigate the situation. Support Us Morgans Message carries on students lasting legacy, By Aime OGrady Zempolich feels every athletic department should have a sports psychologist, and student-athletes should have to meet with them at least once every two months more if a coach, psychologist or student-athlete flags any issues. 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. I also think it has allowed me to become more empathetic and more understanding of peoples lives and I think thats really important.. How do you foster an environment where your student-athletes feel comfortable coming to you saying, Im off. It was May, and Rodgers birthday was coming up. He was selected to the Star Team in each of his playing years and was team captain in 1979 and 1980, team MVP 1979 and 1980 and club president 1978 - 1979. She also thinks coaches and support staff need more training on mental health. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. 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. The 74-acre facility used to be owned by Morgans paternal family and has five natural grass multipurpose fields. She was so excited, and we all sighed a breath of relief, thinking she was going to overcome this, recalled her mom. A high school lacrosse standout, Rodgers was recruited to play at Duke University. What should I do?. Plant a tree Memorial Trees T Tribute Store July 04, 2020 The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Morgan D. Rodgers has been arranged by Tribute Store. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. We want to make sure that you are on a more secure browser and that you have the best experience with IWLCARecruits as possible. She sustained an injury during a lacrosse practice at Duke University in January 2017; following surgery and six weeks of no-weight bearing recovery, she began The 2018 election through then Republican candidate Mark Harris' eyes. Zempolich struggled with survivors guilt. I think I am his longest standing patient at Duke, Callahan said about how she and Zeplin have grown at Duke together. Morgan struggled with this abrupt change because she felt she had lost control within her life. Top: Morgan Rodgers with her parents, Dona and Kurt Rodgers, courtesy of Morgans Message. According to the ACSM, student-athletes face pressures from academics and competing, as well as other stressors like being away home home, traveling for games, feeling isolated from campus and other students due to their focus on sport and adapting to being in the public spotlight. Stay locally informed your way. Thats a big part of the leadership piece (she brings to our team).. Sitting in front of a computer for hours on end is against everything they know. I heard about the organization through one of my co-ambassadors Abigail Beattie. It was never something that we thought was a problem. She was on a scooter for eight weeks, Zempolich said. However, a group of women at Morgan State hopes to propel their lacrosse club team to Morgan was so proud. In fact, the more people talk about mental health, the better. 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. 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. 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. Big Red boys basketball, JV teams collect wins in rivalry clash with Blue. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Your donation will help us continue to improve our journalism through in-depth local news coverage and expanded reader engagement. To subscribe, join the Iron Dukes or call 336-831-0767. She was light-hearted, very into music and dancing, and, overall, a ray of sunshine, said Kat Zempolich, who grew up 20 minutes from Rodgers but didnt meet her until they played together at Duke. The first 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. This semester alone, multiple student-athletes have died by suicide, including Binghamton University goalie Robert Martin. We elevate her story to provide a platform where others feel safe to share their own, be a catalyst for change within our mental healthcare systems and foster a community for which tomorrow always exists. I knew that mental health issues would be on the rise everywhere, especially with student athletes.. The Trustees of Phillips Exeter Academy. For the best experience, we recommend. So Im very appreciative of the coaches I have and the support system we have at Duke and beyond.. 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. On Friday, Hull dedicated the game to Morgans Message. A three-time conference player of the year at Kettle Run in Virginia, Rodgers was selected to the Under Armour All-America Underclass teams. She first started meeting with him as a freshman in 2019 and now sits down with him weekly to talk through a variety of topics. All rights reserved, The All 22 - An Inside Look at Duke Football. Greater Huntington Thats maturation. [03:27] Shot by DE Morgan Rogers, SAVE Reagan Collins. If you are struggling, it will get better, but its only going to get better if you identify something you might need to work on, she said. Coach Earlier this month, Bracken opened up about her experience in an essay titled, A Letter to College Sports, for The Mental Matchup. View pregame, in-game and post-game details from the San Clemente (CA) @ Beckman (Irvine, CA) non-conference lacrosse game on Mon, 2/27/2023. "And I want people to experience that from their coaches and administrators. We heard a pop. Morgans Message is always looking for new ambassadors. Morgan played lacrosse at Duke University where she experienced a knee injury. They may make it look easy. 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. Keep it Clean. What started as a podcast called The Mental Matchup in 2020 has grown into a movement. 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. We aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone. It has truly turned such devastating loss into a community to give people who struggle the support they need. 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 2016 (Stats): Appeared in the season opener against Campbell (2/4) ACC Academic Honor Roll. Research suggests student-athletes are more likely to experience mental health issues like anxiety and depression than the general population. WebMorgan's Message is a non-profit organization created in memory of Morgan Rodgers. She would be like, What do you want? And Id be like, My mom makes this Ramen crunchy salad. Anna is rarely if ever someone who tries to play outside of herself, Kimel said. Don't Threaten. But Zempolich thinks its less about athletics and more about peoples expectations of themselves. I was like, No she was so good. Thank you! 2020-05-14 10:12 PDT (Spring 2020) by SCHS Boys Lacrosse Tritons forever! You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 (U.S.) or 877-330-6366 (Canada) and The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386. WebMorgan Morgan's Message Morgan Get to know Morgan Rodgers with this short video. Still, her vibrant personality and daily life included a reality less visible to the outside world. Low 48F. Covering all the great things happening on Long Island and its vibrant downtowns. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. She has participated in a variety of panels, including at the Atlantic Coast Conference Health and Safety Summit last year, is the mental health liaison for the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, is an active member of Athlete Ally and a part of the Native American Student Alliance at Duke. Jean-Paul Christophe '00 helps Exeter honor its veterans. WebMorgans Message strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in We are looking for natural leaders who want to take this on, she said. Greater Long Beach If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. At this time, Im focusing on connecting with college players and coaches for lacrosse to prepare myself for my college experience. This council is formed from a pair of leadership surveys, which quantify qualities of a leader, taken by each player. The timing is right to talk about student athlete mental health, said Dona Rodgers. Morganwas one of my travel lacrosse team coaches when I was in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade at Cardinal Lacrosse. Im very proud to be a part ofMorgans Message, and to share it at Liberty [High School] and in college next year. She missed all of the 2017 season due to a career injury. I feel like a lot of times people speak to these athletes about the Xs and Os and whatnot, Taylor said. The growth is due, in large part, because of the demand for resources. Morgan Slideshow Watch on Years later, Zempolichs voice still cracks when she discusses Rodgers death, but the first 365 days were some of the hardest of her life. Zempolich was out with a hip injury at the same time. Being an ambassador forMorgans Message has meant so much to me. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at any time to speak to someone and get support. Warrenton, Va. Kettle Run. Don't knowingly lie about anyone In fact, its her empathy and love for others that fuel her success. This is who they are. People always have time for you. I want to spread that passion and love for every aspect of sports thatMorganhad. In hindsight, if we were familiar with the signs, her mental health decline would have been clearer, said Rodgers about her daughters gradual withdrawal from her friends and interests. Her cause of Rodgers was all about taking care of others. Be Nice. The 11 points were three more than she had With a year under her belt, she had her eye on a larger role as a sophomore. FAIRMONT, W.Va. Fairmont Seniors Morgan Rogers signed with the Davis and Elkins womens lacrosse team on Wednesday. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. At Duke, being in an environment where everyone is high-achieving, its going to be hard to say, Hey, Im struggling, Zempolich said. [If] I had a good day of practice, I was happy, and if I had a bad day of practice, I didnt want to talk to anyone, Bracken said. Ultimately, they put her on the junior team to play. Let me know what else you need. Shed get me my favorite fruit and wouldnt let me get anything. As a result, Morgan died by suicide July 11, 2019 at the age of 22. Her dream came true in the fall of 2014 when she accepted an offer to play for the Duke University Womens Lacrosse Team. Zempolich coached with Rodgers that summer, and she seemed better than before. 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. While Callahan is keenly aware of the need to take care of herself mentally and physically, she also constantly advocates for student-athletes and coaches to recognize the value of being vulnerable and the importance of being open about mental health. 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. 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. Kyra Harney, a former teammate of Rodgers at Duke and the director of the nonprofits at-large education program, will speak at the game and offer information for anyone seeking mental health assistance. Nothing makes me happier than seeingMorgans legacy live on, and I am so grateful I am able to help spread her message throughout my community. Were doing so much, yet it feels like so little sometimes because people are still passing and Im sure there are more people we dont hear about because they dont get publicity.. Both Cornell and Jacksonville raised money and awareness for Morgan's Message at the game. Morgan was one of my travel team coaches for Cardinals girls lacrosse. Its okay to seek help. On the field, Callahan is exuding a level of confidence and comfort to match her intensity. ???? Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. She recently accepted an invitation to serve on the associations board. What the whole nonprofit is organized around is just spreading awareness for mental health, specifically in the student athlete community, Harney said. Months later the pilot for a campus ambassador program of Morgans Message was born. Shes someone that was always dancing or messing around and was kind of a forever young spirit. Updated: Feb 23, 2022 / 10:26 PM EST. She always knew about the best new tracks and was essentially the locker room DJ as a player on the womens lacrosse team at I think the worst part for me was the reality check of life after sports because that was such a big part of my life, she said. 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. For Division I athletes or people attending an elite university, the drive to succeed is strong, and failure can feel devastating. Her love for her teammates is one of a multitude of reasons Callahan is a part of the Duke womens lacrosse leadership council. AWESOME tribute to Morgan Rodgers and Morgans Message during this afternoons @DukeWLAX v. @HokiesLax matchup on the @accnetwork. 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. Chance of rain 80%.. 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