AthMindset | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Sports with Damon Wiley

“If things that people say make you feel uncomfortable then 9 times out of 10 it’s true.” This conversation hits on many essential topics in and around the world of sports — namely: equality, diversity and inclusion in sports. The stories and dialogue behind those words need to be shared and heard. Hit play on ... Read more

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“If things that people say make you feel uncomfortable then 9 times out of 10 it’s true.” This conversation hits on many essential topics in and around the world of sports — namely: equality, diversity and inclusion in sports. The stories and dialogue behind those words need to be shared and heard. Hit play on this episode and you’ll know what we mean.

This episode features psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to elite athletes, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW sharing space with Damon Wiley. Damon received his B.A. from UC Berkley where he was a student-athlete and a three-time all-American rugby player.

Topics explored in this conversation:

team chemistry is essential to winning
equality, diversity and inclusion in sports
community uplift and mentorship
sports as a coping mechanism
breakdown of sports psychology and its importance
the art of prioritizing time rather than merely managing it
family support that allowed Damon to become a successful athlete and person
pushing through difficult times, but addressing them at the same time
economic equality in America

Damon Wiley is a 23-year-old UC Berkeley graduate who was a 4-year rugby starter and a three-time all-American. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Incorporated, which is a historically black Greek organization that promotes community uplift. Damon puts this idea into practice as a mentor for black children and individuals in his community. He majored in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in business, economic development, and history. He speaks passionately about equality in sports and America and credits his uncle, grandmother, and mother for raising him to be the man that he is.

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This is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. And it’s all about mental health in sports.

From Lisa: I’m Lisa Bonta Sumii and this is the AthMindset Podcast Series on SportsEpreneur. This podcast series is a space for conversations with athletes, coaches, practitioners, and stakeholders in sports. And it’s where those individuals share their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts on mental health in sports. 

Eric Kasimov of SportsEpreneur is generously hosting the AthMindset Podcast Series on his platform as he deeply believes that these conversations are essential and deserve to be prioritized.

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Website worth a look:

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AthMindset | Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW

More content around sports and mental health:

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Connecting:

Damon Wiley: LinkedIn
Lisa Bonta Sumii: LinkedIn | Twitter
Eric Kasimov: Twitter | LinkedIn
SportsEpreneur: TikTok | Instagram | Twitter

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