Hi, I’m Aden Haas
I am a former Division I basketball player and the author of So You Want to Play College Sports. Through my personal experiences and conversations with fellow athletes, I've come to understand how overlooked mental health is in college sports and how many male and female athletes are profoundly affected by it.
In my new book, I share my own journey alongside the experiences of other athletes I interviewed, offering a deeper look at the mental side of college sports and the mindset required for success. You can learn more and get your copy here.
I also publish weekly blogs exploring the mental aspects of sports, with stories I’ve already posted featuring Michael Phelps, Stephen Curry, Simone Biles, and others. At the bottom of this page, you're invited to share your own experience with the mental challenges of sports—I may feature your story in a future blog. You can access my blogs by clicking the link below!
Quotes by Professional Athletes
“If we ask for help, then we’re not this big macho athlete that people can look up to.”
— Michael Phelps
“If mental health can bring somebody as big and strong as me to my knees, then it can bring anybody to the knees.”
— Tyson Fury
“When I first heard the term "‘mental health,’ the first thing that came to mind was mental toughness. Masking the pain. Hiding it. Keeping is inside.”
— Brandon Marshall
“(People) don’t get that we have anxiety, that we break down. They just think we’re perfect.”
— Simone Biles
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