Athletes face immense mental pressure that often go unnoticed. By purchasing this book, ‘Touching Greatness, Forever Together’ published by Winning Streaks, you help support initiatives dedicated to combating mental health issues among runners.
In the excitement of a race, as the audience cheer and adrenaline pumps, it’s easy to forget that athletes are humans, too.
They may be heroes on the track, but off it, they face the same mental health challenges as everyone else.
Often, the strain of daily training, the weight of expectations, and the constant fear of letting teammates down may push these runners toward mental breakdown.
Yet, many choose to suffer in silent due to the stigma associated with mental health issues in sports.
Winning Streaks, the publisher of 'Touching Greatness, Forever Together - The Villanova Track Story: 1966 - 1981' is taking a stand.
Visit https://www.winning-streaks.com/ to learn more.
Did you know 35% of elite athletes struggle with mental health issues, from burnout and depression to anxiety and eating disorders.
Winning Streaks is spotlighting this issue and encouraging open dialogues about the mental health challenges student-athletes face, which it termed “the invisible opponent.”
Integral to the organization’s commitment is its decision to channel all proceeds from the sales of Jerry Bouma’s book, 'Touching Greatness, Forever Together', towards initiatives that support student-athlete mental wellness at Villanova University.
The book recounts the unparalleled journey of the Villanova track team from 1966 to 1981. Bouma presents a first-hand account of the team’s winning streak, outperforming all major American colleges for 16 years in a row in the distance medley relay.
In the book, you will learn about the unrelenting determination, discipline, and resilience that saw the team dominate the track event for over a decade and a half. "The Villanova Track Story is more than a chronicle of physical endurance and victories; it is a reminder of the level of mental resilience required in sports," a spokesperson says.
Winning Streaks emphasizes that many of the insights and understandings of the mental health challenges plaguing today’s university athletes are influenced by the personal experiences of runners in Bouma’s book.
You, too, can support the organization in its efforts to address athletes’ mental health issues by purchasing Bouma’s book.
The spokesperson adds: "100% of the book’s sales proceeds support mental wellness programs for current Villanova track and field athletes, helping them find a balance between their academic and athletic responsibilities."
Everyone of someone battles mental health issues at some point in our lives, what makes it bearable, is if we can safely talk about it. That’s precisely what Winning Streaks want to provide for athletes - a safe space to heal.
If you wish to learn more, visit https://www.winning-streaks.com/
