Ryan Hilinki, Northwestern QB, harps on the importance of mental health and how it has threaded his life experiences. From tragedy to triumph, Ryan shares how he and his family decided to turn a life-changing event into an impactful organization and continues to honor his brother on and off the field.

Nick Barr-Mira returns to The Sideline Post to continue to share his story in all its glory and defeat. He details some of the vulnerable moments of his career as college football player and what it took to gather a new and refreshed perspective on his identity and life.

Solomon Jones, an incoming freshman at the Air Force Academy, details the mental and physical hurdles he overcame en route to securing his future at the school. For Solomon, mental health is the most important thing, and there is always beauty to find in the struggle.

After suffering a tragic loss, Sam uses track and field as her guide to pursue her personal best both on the track and in life, allowing her to recover gradually at her own pace.

Jojo discusses her journey with hardships and injuries throughout her soccer career. Additionally, she admits the need to be vulnerable and honest when dealing with those hardships.

Dejanee is a member of University of La Verne basketball team. In her story “Confidence”, Dejanee details the ups and downs of her recruitment process and emphasizes the development of her mental strength over the years.