Pat Hobbs: Elevating Rutgers Athletes on and Off the Field

In this episode of Athletes on Balance, Walt Norley sits down with Pat Hobbs, Former Director of Athletics at Rutgers University, to discuss their comprehensive mental health care program for their student-athletes. Hobbs highlights the importance of a balanced approach that focuses on athletic performance, academic achievement, and personal growth, emphasizing the critical role of mental health resources to achieve sustainable success in these areas. The recent NCAA legal settlement is creating budgetary challenges for all athletic departments; however, Rutgers is committed to maintaining and expanding mental health care services, integrating technology like telemedicine to enhance care, and support for student-athletes. Tune in to learn about Rutgers' innovative approach and the ongoing efforts to eliminate the stigma around mental health in college sports.