She went down and screamed. Selfishly, I dont want anyone to feel how I felt when I was at my lowest of lows or how Morgan felt. But theres so much more to them as people too. Greater Ronkonkoma Simply put, she just cares so much for others. How could I miss these signs? 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 Top: Morgan Rodgers with her parents, Dona and Kurt Rodgers, courtesy of Morgans Message. Mental health crisis and depression live in the shadows, and we give them power when we dont talk about them, Zempolich said. WebMorgan Rodgers grew up in Colorado and Washington D.C.. We knew Morgan was down, but knowing what she was going through, we werent surprised it didnt seem like anything out of the ordinary, Dona Rodgers said. 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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.. She had to learn and pay her dues. Exeter returns to the 'front lines' of climate change, Athletes for Racial Justice champion social change, Phillips Exeter Academy, 20 Main Street, Exeter, NH 03833-2460, 2023. I can still see it in my head She completely demolished her knee. 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. From there, word has gotten out, thanks to social media. Ambassadors can reach back out to Dona for presentations on a variety of topics, We supply ambassadors with science-based, factual information and then encourage conversation, she said of the support the organization lends. [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. WebMorgan Morgan's Message Morgan Get to know Morgan Rodgers with this short video. Prior to Duke: Three-time conference player of the year at Kettle Run [Va.] Selected to the 2013 and 2014 Under Armour All-America Underclass teams Two-time Brine High School All-American for the Washington, D.C., region Recorded 97 goals, 14 assists, 56 ground balls, 164 draw controls and 35 caused turnovers her senior year to earn first team all-state accolades Also guided her team to the district title in her final season Named the regional player of the year and Fauquier Times-Democrats Lacrosse Athlete of the Year as a sophomore after logging 76 goals and 15 assists Four-time first team all-conference selection and three-time first team all-region pick Concluded 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 tournament team for the Cardinal Girls Lacrosse Club First team US Lacrosse Academic All-American as a senior Also lettered four years in field hockey and one year in basketball Two-time conference player of the year on the field hockey turf Also earned first team all-district recognition all four years Member of the National Honor Society. We have something for everyone! Plant a tree Be Nice. Her cause of If youre in crisis, there are options available to help you cope. Her recovery wasnt smooth sailing. Low 48F. I wondered if shed ask what happened and what went wrong., We were sitting around, and we were like, Something needs to be done. I was so sad that Morgan passed. Personal: Born Morgan Dup Rodgers May 27, 1997 in Fairfax, Va. Daughter of Dona and Kurt Rodgers Has one sister (Aberle) and one brother (Austin) Mother competed in gymnastics at James Madison (1984-85) Brother is a member of the club lacrosse team at East Carolina. This council is formed from a pair of leadership surveys, which quantify qualities of a leader, taken by each player. I think through the work that shes done with Shawn Zeplin and Morgans Message shes really matured into a fulltime leader for our program and for the athletic department as a whole.. WebThe official 2016 Women's Lacrosse Roster for the Duke University Morgan Rodgers. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. ???? Don't Threaten. The Duke football team and Virginia mens lacrosse team have sported Morgans Message decals on their helmets. 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. Winds light and variable. 2023 Duke Athletics. Vice Doughnuts & Coffee. We recommend switching to Chrome, Firefox, and/or Safari for not only IWLCARecruits, but for all websites. She recently accepted an invitation to serve on the associations board. I knew that I wanted to be a part ofMorgans Message because I think mental health is often overlooked, and people often feel embarrassed or ashamed to ask for help, and I want to help change that. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. [03:20] Clear attempt by CONVERSE failed. I hope that it will allow those students who are struggling with mental health to feel more comfortable in reaching out for help. I can try to find the recipe, Zempolich said. A podcast where we share stories about the mental health journeys of fellow athletes. Prior to the start of each game, both teams gathered for brief remarks and a moment of silence in Rodgers' memory. Download it here. We aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone. Ideally we would like to have representatives from all the sports teams on every campus, said Morgans mother -- and Morgans Message founder -- Dona Rodgers. Shes someone that was always dancing or messing around and was kind of a forever young spirit. But also she was incredibly athletic and talented and gifted. The Exeter and New Hampton girls lacrosse teams gather to honor Morgan Rodgers and raise awareness for Morgan's Message. The 2022 Inaugural Mo Madness Youth Lacrosse Tournament is now complete and we extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who turned out for a day of fun competition as well as raising awareness about student-athlete mental health. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Clear attempt by CONVERSE failed. I like just getting to know them and who they are as an individual and how their daily life affects them.. I decided to become an ambassador because I wanted to give other athletes the kind of outlet I wish I had access to earlier. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); // . We dont have any experience with mental health issues in our family. 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 After taking time off from competing, Bracken reentered the sport and now is sharing her story to help others. We want the treatment of mental health to be just ascommon and comfortable as the treatment of physical health, she said. For more on Morgans Message, please visit their website. Callahan, who scored high in each of the past three years, led the way for all Blue Devils this year. Being an ambassador forMorgans Message has meant so much to me. "And it was the most beautiful thing, because it's exactly why I wrote it.". When her students graduate, whether they keep up with the sport or not, the coach want them to know she still values them and that shes just a call away. Special to the Fauquier Times. WebMorgan Rodgers (2015, lacrosse) has committed to Duke University. With a year under her belt, she had her eye on a larger role as a sophomore. I heard aboutMorgans Message through social media when they first started. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. 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. People, especially athletes, often overlook their mental health or tend to focus more on their physical health, said Bosshardt, who helped champion the cause and organize Exeters involvement. We joke that Morgan was good at everything she did. Zempolich was out with a hip injury at the same time. 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. No one knew she was suffering in silence. Microsoft no longer supports most versions of Internet Explorer, since it released Microsoft Edge in 2015. Following her injury, Morgan saw an off-campus counselor and had a local therapist to see when she was home. A three-time conference player of the year at Kettle Run in Virginia, Rodgers was selected to the Under Armour All-America Underclass teams. Her cause of death does not appear to be suspicious. The two had monthly dinners, and Rodgers went all out. Morgan Rodgers, a 22-year-old former Duke student and womens lacrosse player, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019, the school announced on Friday. Zempolich coached with Rodgers that summer, and she seemed better than before. FAIRMONT, W.Va. Fairmont Seniors Morgan Rogers signed with the Davis and Elkins womens lacrosse team on Wednesday. But perhaps what gives Callahan the most joy is being around people she loves. Rogers, a big name in the local lax scene, helped lead the Polar Bears to a state title last Spring and that puts two state championships on her resume. for 365 days. WebMorgan served as SDCLA Vice President and Chairman of the Rules Committee in 1994 and 1995, as league scheduler many years thereafter and won SDCLA 1996 Lifetime On Friday, Hull dedicated the game to Morgans Message. It was May, and Rodgers birthday was coming up. The 11 points were three more than she had in 19 games as a junior and matched the total she had in the first six games of 2022. The 11 points were three more than she had For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the United States, call 1-800-273-8255. Only subscribers with PAID Print or E-Edition subscriptions enter here to gain access. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. She was dodging and stepped the wrong way, Zempolich recalled. I also think it has allowed me to become more empathetic and more understanding of peoples lives and I think thats really important.. Great Eats To learn more about Morgans Message, visit https://morgansmessage.org/. A high school lacrosse standout, Rodgers was recruited to play at Duke University. The last year of Morgan Rodgers life has a lot of gaps in it for her family. In addition to undergoing surgery and rehabilitation, the young woman struggled with loss of control over her life and her self-worth plummeted. This past Wednesday, the girls and boys varsity lacrosse programs teamed up to dedicate a game to Morgans Message, a foundation dedicated to eliminating the stigma surroundingmental health within the student-athlete community. 2017: Missed the 2017 campaign due to injury. What should I do?. 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. 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. She sustained a serious knee injury prior to her sophomore season at Duke 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. Thats a big part of the leadership piece (she brings to our team).. It seemed like the perfect fit. Stay locally informed your way. Sure enough, Id show up, and shed be like, I think I have it. About two months after leaving campus, Rodgers died by suicide. As a person with ADHD, Callahan understands it is important to stimulate herself with something interesting to keep her mind working. The future of Fauquier Times now depends on community support. Join us for this very special game tomorrow at Koskinen Stadium at 1 p.m. pic.twitter.com/uDYxN6hYCF, I have a lot of great outlets, Callahan said. Conversations regarding mental health in the athletic community have grown louder in recent years. She called Dona Rodgers, Morgans mother, who decided to join her. Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Could I have done more? Zempolich said. Her older sister, Taylor Harney, the head coach of the Bay Shore girls lacrosse team, knows having her players backs off the field is just as crucial as supporting them during gameplay. We hope that it will provide a safe space for processing difficult topics and emotions, and make people feel less alone. I think that all along Annas strengths are her incredible work ethic and her leadership, and I think both of those qualities have propelled her into a role as a fifth-year senior where she not only has great command on the field, but also off the field with her team.". The ambassadors hold monthly meetings at their schools and report back to Dona Rodgers. Greater Lindenhurst 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 long process of physical therapy. Morganwas one of my travel lacrosse team coaches when I was in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade at Cardinal Lacrosse. She was finally in a place where she was excited about life again, Zempolich said. I want there to be grace on all ends. Morgan was a beloved daughter, sister, friend and teammate. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Morgans Message carries on students lasting legacy, By Aime OGrady You as a human being are so valued and so loved and you are worth all the diamonds and gold in the whole entire world just being you. How do you foster an environment where your student-athletes feel comfortable coming to you saying, Im off. I was like, Hell yeah, Morgan is back.. We are not therapeutic in nature and not intending to replace the work of professionals. A tenacious individual, she gave 100 percent of herself to every passion, project and person she encountered. 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. Your donation will help us continue to improve our journalism through in-depth local news coverage and expanded reader engagement. Callahan was recognized for her work with Morgans Message, earning an ACC Top Six for Service Award last year. Morgans Message Education Program supports motivated students to become active leaders and advocates of student-athlete mental health on their campus and in their communities. The competition season is active during Research suggests student-athletes are more likely to experience mental health issues like anxiety and depression than the general population. 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. Winds light and variable. Bracken wrote that when she hears stories like theirs, she feels fear, adding, "It scares me so much to wonder if it couldve been my team; if it couldve been me.. 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. Throughout, you will see Morgan alongside her family Dona (Mom), Aberle (Twin Sister), Kurt (Dad), Austin (Brother) , and Cash (Pup) closest friends, and teammates. SinceMorganwent to Kettle Run, I was really interested in becoming an ambassador with my close friends, helping break the stigma around mental health, and starting up a chapter at school. ", She added that she has been heartened by the response she's received to opening up about her own mental health battle, saying, "I'm so grateful people are listening. On college campuses in the United States, around 30% of women and 25% of men who are student-athletes report having anxiety, according to data shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Greater Moriches In fact, the more people talk about mental health, the better. And then right when you go into corporate America and youre just like every single other person and you dont have sports being such a big confidence driver for you.. Its okay to lean on people around you. Rodgers Her dream came true in the fall of 2014 when she accepted an offer to play for the Duke University Womens Lacrosse Team. 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. It was a setback that seemed to have a silver lining. Threats of harming another Players will don Morgans Message tees. 2016 (Stats): Appeared in the season opener against Campbell (2/4) ACC Academic Honor Roll. Recovery is possible-- lets take a shot. Stuck at home away from friends, the sport and teammates she loved and having unexpected free time on her hands, Callahan heard and felt the need for a mental health advocacy group for Duke student-athletes. Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. She was moving around and had this air about her, Zempolich said. Its a sign that Morgans Message has so much left to do despite all the organization has done. Sitting in front of a computer for hours on end is against everything they know. You have permission to edit this article. Coach I heard about the organization through one of my co-ambassadors Abigail Beattie. Please return to the subscription page to purchase one of our offers. I first metMorganwhen I played lacrosse for her at Highland School in the spring of 2018. I was like, No she was so good. But when Rodgers got back to campus, she regressed again. The Bay Shore girls lacrosse team will host the game home this Wednesday, April 13, at 4 p.m against William Floyd. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Foundation is committed to de-stigmatizing mental health struggles, and Charlottes commitment to the cause is personal. Thank you for signing in! Still, her vibrant personality and daily life included a reality less visible to the outside world. or anything. Her mental muscles are fine-tuned and thats great news for the Blue Devils and bad news for opponents. When we have groups of people say, I had really anxiety in high school, or, I deal with depression when we normalize the conversations and see others are struggling, thats when the power gets taken away.. Click 'View all rates' below to see our online subscription options. Ultimately, they put her on the junior team to play. It was never something that we thought was a problem. Casual sports fans may constantly see players tear ACLs and return a season later. [03:27] Shot by DE Morgan Rogers, SAVE Reagan Collins. Thu May 19 2022 | Beth Ann Mayer | College But Rodgers took her role on the scout team in stride as a rookie. 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. When Duke head coach Kerstin Kimel suggested she take a leave before her junior season, she did. accounts, the history behind an article. She was no longer a senior, having taken a semester off and was more than a junior. A high school lacrosse standout, Rodgers was recruited to play at Duke University. She was so full of laughter and could always make us smile. "One of my favorite things to tell myself, if I'm not succeeding in the way I want to, I'll put my hands on my heart now to say, 'I love you and I'm listening,'" Cailin Bracken, a sophomore lacrosse player at Vanderbilt University, told "Good Morning America." Keeping you connected to the Community. She was on a scooter for eight weeks, Zempolich said. People always have time for you. 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. Today, Morgans Message has more than 150 ambassadors at 84 schools (both high school and four-year colleges) in the United States and Canada. When honed and strengthened with as much care and work as put toward the physical side of their sport, athletes can take their abilities to the next level. Unfortunately, back on campus, Morgan wasnt sure where she fit in, her mom recalled. 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. If they need to call you at 3 a.m., youre there at 3 a.m.. 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. I hope that we can honor Morgan's life by building an even more caring and comfortable environment for student-athletes at Exeter.. In July 2020, Morgans Message was launched to honor the life of local student-athlete and youth coach Morgan Rodgers, who took her life in July 2019. Morgan Rodgers loved music. Zempolich says different student-athletes will respond better to different approaches. that is degrading to another person. She ranked second on the team in points with six goals and five assists through her first three starting assignments. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. She was eager and well-equipped for a successful college experience. 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