In her letter, Bracken mentions college athletes like Stanford University soccer star Katie Meyer and Duke University lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers, both of whom died by suicide at the age of 22. Covering all the great things happening on Long Island and its vibrant downtowns. So Im very appreciative of the coaches I have and the support system we have at Duke and beyond.. ?Our game tomorrow is dedicated to Morgan Rodgers and @MorgansMessage. Former Duke teammate Anne Slusser did, too. Spectrum News Text and Email Alerts Sign-up, California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Greater Sayville One year after her injury, her recovery wasnt where they had hoped it would be. La Canada Unified is seeking a walk-on coach experienced in coaching lacrosse for the high school girls varsity team. But its not physically or mentally. An elite college lacrosse player, Morgan Rodgers, died by suicide in 2019. 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.". TIGERVILLE, S.C. --In a matchup that saw the Davis & Elkins Women's Lacrosse team down early, the Senators began chipping away at North Greenville's 6-0 halftime lead before eventually falling 11-6 at Pepsi Stadium.North Greenville scored one goal in the first period and five goals in the second to put D&E at a disadvantage early. Great Eats Ideally we would like to have representatives from all the sports teams on every campus, said Morgans mother -- and Morgans Message founder -- Dona Rodgers. Among athletes with known mental health conditions, only 10% seek care from a mental health professional, according to the ACSM. Thank you! Nothing makes me happier than seeingMorgans legacy live on, and I am so grateful I am able to help spread her message throughout my community. According to her bio on the Duke University website, Rodgers played in the 2016 season opener and made the ACC Academic Honor Roll. Copyright USA Lacrosse Magazine In January 2017, just before the beginning of her sophomore season, Morgan endured a dream-shattering knee injury. 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. Thank you for reading! Since the nonprofit formed in 2020, participating colleges and high schools around 600 now across the nation have hosted dedication games to remember Rodgers, share her story with young athletes and combat negative stigmas surrounding mental health. She has participated in a variety of panels, including at the Atlantic Coast Conference Health and Safety Summit last year, is the mental health liaison for the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, is an active member of Athlete Ally and a part of the Native American Student Alliance at Duke. Keep it Clean. No one knew she was suffering in silence. Months later the pilot for a campus ambassador program of Morgans Message was born. 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. Greater Lindenhurst One turf field is named Morgan D. Rodgers Field, in honor a Fauquier hometown athlete who loved her community and her sport. But ultimately, it should be clear not just through words, but actions that the student-athlete will not be punished for coming forward about mental health issues. 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 Morgan remained optimistic during the early months of her injury and recovery. Greater Babylon It was a no-brainer in her mind to honor former Duke womens lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers who lost her life to suicide in July 2019. View pregame, in-game and post-game details from the San Clemente (CA) @ Beckman (Irvine, CA) non-conference lacrosse game on Mon, 2/27/2023. The non-profit amplifies stories, expertise and resources to help student-athletes cope with mental health. -- Abigail Beattie, Kettle Run High School. Dona Rodgers and her husband Kurt thought they had the bases covered. In the classroom, Morgan was a bright student with limitless curiosity; on the field, a talented athlete with relentless drive; in her sketchbook, a gifted artist with keen attention to detail; and in all spaces, a fiercely loyal friend. 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. 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. 2020-05-14 10:12 PDT (Spring 2020) by SCHS Boys Lacrosse Tritons forever! Although her life was cut way too short, Morgans legacy of unconditional love remains. A tenacious individual, she gave 100 percent of herself to every passion, project and person she encountered. In her honor, her family started Morgans Message, a 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. Unable to give up the sport she loved and shined at for so long, she started playing club. Its okay to seek help. Share with Us. 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. Chance of rain 80%.. WebThe official 2016 Women's Lacrosse Roster for the Duke University Morgan Rodgers. In fact, the more people talk about mental health, the better. She sustained a serious knee injury prior to her sophomore season at Duke The NCAA found that during the coronavirus pandemic, student-athletes' mental health was even negatively affected, with students reporting stress due to academic concerns, lack of access to their sport, financial worries and COVID-19 health concerns. Morgan was very vocal about the complications of her injury; why wasnt she as open about her mental health recovery? her mother Dona Rodgers wondered, a year and a half after her death. In her fifth season with the program, Callahan is off to the best start of her career for the 11th-ranked Blue Devils. I was investing so much of my worth in lacrosse.. 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.. I think the worst part for me was the reality check of life after sports because that was such a big part of my life, she said. Morgan was so proud. Greater Moriches If I can honor Morgan, its a cherry on top.. Zeplin has been arguably her most consistent outlet on campus. This story originally appeared in the 14.7 Issue of GoDuke The Magazine February 2023. We do not support Internet Explorer. The Trustees of Phillips Exeter Academy. In July 2019, Morgan took her life and the family turned inward to heal. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Jean-Paul Christophe '00 helps Exeter honor its veterans. Both Cornell and Jacksonville raised money and awareness for Morgan's Message at the game. [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. What started as a podcast called The Mental Matchup in 2020 has grown into a movement. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. Shot by DE Morgan Rogers, SAVE Reagan Collins. The first Thats a charity named for Morgan Rodgers, a womens lacrosse player at Duke University who died by suicide in 2019 at the age of 22. The rewards shes experienced cant be put into words for Callahan, but she knows it has helped her become a better leader, a better player and a better overall person. I feel like a lot of times people speak to these athletes about the Xs and Os and whatnot, Taylor said. 5816 Wellington RoadGainesville, VA 20155, Morgans Message is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Ambassadors Spreading Awareness - Dedication Game Pictures, 2022 Inaugural Mo Madness Youth Lacrosse Tournament. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Be Proactive. Finally, as the one-year anniversary of Rodgers death crept up, she decided she wanted to visit the gravesite. Simply put, she just cares so much for others. She didnt want anyone to worry about her and she put a lot of pressure on herself to be perfect, her mother said. "Students, whether you are with family and friends at home, traveling or working elsewhere, or here in Durham this summer, we encourage you to reach out to any University resources and support that may be helpful," Mary Pat McMahon, vice president for Campus Life, said in a statement. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Mental health crisis and depression live in the shadows, and we give them power when we dont talk about them, Zempolich said. Callahan, however, is not singularly focused on just her own mental well-being. Don't knowingly lie about anyone WebMorgan's Message is a non-profit organization created in memory of Morgan Rodgers. I heard about the organization through one of my co-ambassadors Abigail Beattie. 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. This holds true for Duke womens lacrosse attacker Anna Callahan. They are the Delaware State women, Howard University women, Hampton University men, and the mens and womens teams at the University of the District of Columbia. Ultimately, they put her on the junior team to play. Ann and I had gone through our own mental health struggles.. 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.. But Zempolich thinks its less about athletics and more about peoples expectations of themselves. As a person with ADHD, Callahan understands it is important to stimulate herself with something interesting to keep her mind working. She was so excited, and we all sighed a breath of relief, thinking she was going to overcome this, recalled her mom. 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. Over her time at Duke shes learned the practices best for her wellness physical, emotional and mental. The last year of Morgan Rodgers life has a lot of gaps in it for her family. Its really hard to put into words how special its been to see something I had a very small part in getting started grow into something that so many people seek a lot of advocacy through. Promotional Rates were found for your code. I think thats one of the things I love about Morgans Message it allows people to get involved in the student-athlete community in a way thats very beneficial for their peers and for themselves.. Im very proud to be a part ofMorgans Message, and to share it at Liberty [High School] and in college next year. 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. 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. Greater Port Jeff At this time, Im focusing on connecting with college players and coaches for lacrosse to prepare myself for my college experience. But also she was incredibly athletic and talented and gifted. Just prior to her sophomore season at Duke in 2017, Rodgers tore her ACL. This is who they are. She always knew about the best new tracks and was essentially the locker room DJ as a player on the womens lacrosse team at On the field, Callahan is exuding a level of confidence and comfort to match her intensity. One story originally told on the podcast by Vanderbilt attacker Cailin Bracken turned into a viral written piece that was re-published with permission on the USA Lacrosse Magazine website this spring and made it all the way to the popular morning program Good Morning America.. She was so full of laughter and could always make us smile. 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. The competition season is active during I also wanted to honorMorgan, as she taught me more about the mental aspect of sports than any other coach I had previously played for. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. 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. We are heavy on female representatives, but do have a several male students representing lacrosse, football, track and field, baseball and basketball.. 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. Already know which subscription you'd like? A three-time conference player of the year at Kettle Run in Virginia, Rodgers was selected to the Under Armour All-America Underclass teams. It was a no-brainer in her mind to honor former Duke womens lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers who lost her life to suicide in July 2019. Anna is rarely if ever someone who tries to play outside of herself, Kimel said. Our main goal was that we dont want anyone else to lose their Morgan, Zempolich said. Clear attempt by CONVERSE failed. When Zempolich learned the devastating news over text, she didnt believe it. Greater Huntington WebMorgan Rodgers (2015, lacrosse) has committed to Duke University. Click 'Get Started' to proceed. M 5'4" Fr. Your donation will help us continue to improve our journalism through in-depth local news coverage and expanded reader engagement. A few miles southeast of Warrenton off Meetze Road is the Central Fauquier Sports Complex. But inside, Rodgers was often singing a different, darker tune. WebMorgan Rodgers grew up in Colorado and Washington D.C.. Fitting that it came on after an @annascallahan4 goal! After taking time off from competing, Bracken reentered the sport and now is sharing her story to help others. Warrenton, Va. Kettle Run. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at any time to speak to someone and get support. //