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 Another November month is coming and going and if it is any indication, mens mental health remains a top prority even amist a pandemic. Checking in on one another is crucial and men are not easy to open themselves up to other people. Yes there is Movember, which is a cause you can partake in if you wish to grow facial hair but not everyone wants to grow a so called Mo, so supporting such initiative with financial compenstion is okay to do as well.  This November, the mental health of many has been and continues to be tested in every facet of life. Society at large is testing everyones patience and being calm in the storm of craziness is very key. The mental health of men has been impacted by many issues, scenarios and personal growth accomplishments that month and it is not that easy to put into words when I say "If you need to talk, there are avenues in which you can take". In turn, talking to someone will reinforce you with the recondition that someone is there for you and...

With the month of November being mens mental health month, I would like to take this opportunity to talk about a crucial topic in sport and that is "The Effects Of Mental Health In Sport"  The last 18 months have been a challenge for us all and not to mention for those in sport. Whether you are a coach, admin staff, technical staff or part of a sport organization in any other way, your professional life has been tested to a tee. The no sport phase, partial sport, modified sport and then working towards a "Return To Normal" in the aspect of sport has had a lot of people wondering what normal will look like once we are able to eventually get back to life as we know it.  The roller coaster that we have all been on feels like it has been never ending with obstacle after obstacle in the way and no end in sight of a light at the end of the tunnel. Sport orgnazations at large have lost a lot of revenue and the mental health of all involved has been tested within the indust...