Athlete Insight

10/03/2025

Click below to check out Dr. Bennett's recent interview with Voyage Denver.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kate Bennett. Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?Athlete Insight was founded in 2013 upon the goal of helping athletes to thrive in life and […]

03/20/2025

For many, college recruitment is an exhausting and overwhelming task. To help navigate the process, Athlete Insight's Mackenzi Phelan created an introductory guide on our new YouTube channel:

College recruitment is confusing! Athlete Insight set out to de-mystify the college recruitment experience by providing essential information in one place. L...

02/05/2025

Check out Dr. Kate Bennett's recent conversation with Fast Talk Laboratories discussing the coach-athlete relationship.

Dr. Kate Bennett discusses ethical boundaries, dual relationships, and power imbalances that both coaches and athletes should be aware of.

02/04/2025

Worried about burnout this season? Read on for strategies to prevent burnout in 2025.

Student-athletes face intense physical, mental, and emotional demands. Balancing training, academics, and social life can be overwhelming, and without proper recovery, many athletes experience burnout—a state of exhaustion that leads to decreased motivation, lower performance, and even withdrawal ...

01/24/2025

Check out our new blog post discussing the differences between performance anxiety and general anxiety.

Anxiety and performance anxiety are often thought of as one and the same. However, performance anxiety is one of the many different types of anxiety that can impact athletes and non-athletes alike.

01/20/2025

Join Athlete Insight team members Kate Bennett and Amanda Tierney for an eating disorders and athletes recovery support group hosted by The Eating Disorder Foundation this Tuesday morning at 8am MST.

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Monthly Connections   Get HelpDrop-In Support Contact Us Recovery Rack Support Groups and Monthly Connections Meeting Schedule Sign Up for Individual Support Groups Sign Up for Family and Friends Support Groups Monthly Connections Support Group Facilitators More Resources Request a Mentor Request a...

11/24/2024

The holidays are tough on everybody. So many expectations, traditions, and people to see. For athletes recovering from an eating disorder, the increased busyness and food-centric nature of the holiday can be overwhelming. Read on for tips to navigate eating disorder recovery through the holiday season.

While the holiday season is meant to be joy-filled, it can be quite stressful for athletes recovering from eating disorders. Read on for tips to navigate a values-driven, recovery-focused holiday season.

11/18/2024

In a recent study from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 64% of people with mental health conditions reported that the holiday season made their conditions worse.

Read on for tips to manage this holiday season.

For some, the holiday season can mean connecting with family, enjoying time off from school or work, and participating in seasonal traditions. But for many, including athletes, the holidays also bring stress. While athletes are no strangers to stress, the holiday season brings unique challenges that

11/10/2024

It is becoming increasingly more understood, accepted even, that athletes struggle with eating disorders. However, we commonly assume that athletes only struggle with restricting their food intake. The truth is, athletes struggle with many types of eating disorders. Read on to learn more.

https://www.athleteinsight.co/blog/types-eating-disorders

09/09/2024

For parents supporting high school student athletes navigating recruitment: A cheat sheet for what not to do and what to do while supporting your child through this difficult process.

Navigating college recruitment is tough on high school student athletes and their parents. We dive into the do's and don'ts of how to best support your athlete through the recruitment process.

08/25/2024

College recruitment is happening. Here is a list of questions to help high school student athletes navigate recruitment.

Official visits during college recruitment are both exciting and anxiety inducing. At Athlete Insight, we know that preparation breeds confidence so we created a list of questions to help high school students navigate their recruitment trips.

08/16/2024

We are thrilled to announce our newest team member: Amanda Tierney, MS, CSCS, CEDS-C. Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team supporting all things movement and fitness related.

https://www.athleteinsight.co/amanda-tierney