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End of an Era: Thank You to the Sport Clinic in Riverside

I recently read the news the Sport Clinic in Riverside is permanently closing its doors after 45 years of service, becoming another unfortunate casualty of budget cuts. For the Inland Empire sports community, this is a massive loss. For me, it hits incredibly close to home.

My connection to the Sport Clinic goes all the way back to the 1980s. I still vividly remember the early mornings before the sun came up, riding along with my dad to take local athletes to the clinic for treatment before the school bell even rang. It was just what you did; if you were an athlete in Riverside and you were hurt, this was the gold standard for care.

But their impact on my life went far beyond sports. In 1988, my brother was involved in a horrific car crash. It was Dr. Wall and Dr. Clover at the Sport Clinic who performed the complex surgery to put his leg back together. They didn't just treat sprained ankles; they were elite medical professionals who saved livelihoods and healed families.

As a sports science professional today, I know how incredibly difficult the current landscape of healthcare and athletic medicine has become, but seeing a foundational community institution close its doors due to financial constraints is a tough reality to accept.

To Dr. Wall, Dr. Clover, and the decades of dedicated staff who walked through those doors: thank you. You rebuilt my brother's leg, you kept generations of Inland Empire athletes on the field, and you set a standard of care which will not be forgotten. Enjoy your well-deserved rest, and know your legacy in Riverside is secure.

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SPORT Clinic in Riverside closing after 45 years of service to Inland athletes The SPORT Clinic, a nexus of amateur athletes and athletic trainers in the Inland region, is closing Monday, June 15, because of budget cuts.

I’ve seen what happens when athletes are treated like stats; they have short gains, long losses. At All In!™ we center the person first: academics, mental health, life skills and identity matter as much as the scoreboard. Our evidence‑based approach builds resilience, sustains performance, and makes transitions out of sport healthier and more purposeful. If you’re a student‑athlete or a parent navigating pressure, trauma‑informed support and clear guidance on things like NIL and identity can change the game. Visit our resource library to explore structured programs and practical tools. https://wix.to/LM48fbJ

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As a parent and educator, I’ll say this plainly: recruiting should protect your child’s safety, academics, and identity, never threaten them. Use our checklist to spot red flags, set healthy boundaries, and advocate without escalating pressure. Download the free recruiting-safety resource and get practical steps for trauma‑informed support, NIL clarity, and academic balance: https://wix.to/JP8Qb1F Your role matters, protect the person first. Please feel free to share and help another family.

As a sports parent, coach, and Ed.D., I’ve seen recruiting messages prioritizing playing time and wins over wellbeing. In this short video I share three recruiting red flags and simple steps to verify safety, fairness, and academic balance. Protect your athlete’s mental health and identity. Feel free to download our free checklists at https://wix.to/npLH9YI

Watch, share, and tell us one red flag you’ve seen.

I won’t sugarcoat it: elite sport can break people if we treat athletes like production lines. As a sports parent, football coach, and Ed.D. who’s also served in the Navy, I’ve seen how unaddressed trauma like family instability, loss, pressure, even the glare of NIL, erodes performance and identity. Trauma‑sensitive coaching shifts the focus back to the human being. It means creating safe spaces, spotting triggers, teaching simple emotional regulation (breathing, grounding), and guiding young athletes through NIL choices with values-first clarity.

If you work with or care for student‑athletes, start with three practical steps today: 1) Check in privately when someone withdraws; 2) Add a 3‑minute grounding routine before practice; 3) Open an honest conversation about NIL values, not just dollars. These small actions protect mental health and build real resilience.

This work is not soft. It’s protective, evidence‑based, and necessary. If you want resources or a starting checklist for your team or family, click the link and explore trauma‑informed guidance built for coaches and parents. Let’s keep athletes healthy, on and off the field.

As a parent, coach, and Doctor of Education, and a Navy vet who’s seen how structure can both protect and harm, I’m clear: mental health must sit at the center of how we raise athletes. This piece lays out trauma‑informed steps for families and programs, practical NIL guidance that preserves identity, and concrete signs to watch for when a young person is struggling. Read evidence‑grounded, no‑fluff strategies to protect the human being behind the athlete and build resilience which lasts beyond the scoreboard. Let’s make athlete wellness non‑negotiable. Join the conversation and share what’s working in your program: https://wix.to/zzkKI31

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On Buddha Purnima, I invite athletes and parents to a simple, evidence‑based practice which reduces pressure and strengthens presence. Try box breathing: inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4, repeat 4 times before practice or a game. As a sports parent, coach, Navy vet and Ed.D., I center the human behind the athlete, trauma‑informed, research‑backed, and practical. Download our free one‑pager for student‑athletes at https://wix.to/hmlkHAx to keep this practice handy. How can I support your athlete this week?

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I’m sharing trauma‑informed phrases coaches and parents can use today to de-escalate pressure, validate an athlete’s experience, and support recovery after setbacks, with a few short reasons why they work and a clinical proof point from me, Coach Haddy. Try these:

1) “I see how hard you worked — tell me what you noticed.” — Why: Invites reflection and shifts focus from judgment to learning. Proof: We note curiosity lowers threat response and improves self‑awareness.

2) “It makes sense you’re upset; this was important to you.” — Why: Normalizes emotion and reduces shame. Proof: Clinical notes show validation helps regulate affect and rebuild trust.

3) “Let’s take three deep breaths and reset. We’ll break this down together.” — Why: Anchors the body and creates a shared, calming routine. Proof: Our practice uses breath cues to downregulate arousal before problem‑solving.

4) “What’s one small step that would feel helpful right now?” — Why: Restores agency and keeps goals manageable. Proof: Small, achievable actions reduce avoidance and promote mastery in recovery work.

5) “You’re more than this moment. I’m here with you.” — Why: Reinforces identity beyond performance and strengthens relational safety. Proof: Relationship‑based interventions in our experience accelerate resilience.

Use these lines with consistent, calm delivery and follow through on support. If you lead a program or are a parent, these small changes build lasting trust with athletes and families. Learn more and get resources at https://wix.to/HqNqtsM

Which phrase will you try after the next game? Feel free to share below.