SPEAK: Nurturing Mental Well-Being in Highly Competitive Environments
From 7-8:15pm on January 31 at Katherine Delmar Burke School, SPEAK is honored to welcome Landon Donovan, former professional soccer player who is widely regarded as the greatest American men’s soccer player of all time. His talk will inspire, educate, and give parents tools to help our children pursue their passions while preserving—and even strengthening—their mental well-being, resilience and sense of self.
As a student-athlete and young professional athlete, Donovan faced the pressures of competition and the expectations of others at the highest levels. He experienced anxiety, loneliness and, at times, depression while pursuing his greatest passion and career path in soccer. Donovan cares deeply about helping young athletes and students prioritize mental health while in pursuit of their extracurricular and academic goals. As we strive to help our children navigate highly competitive environments, Donovan‘s lived experience and lessons learned offer unique insight and guidance.
Registration opens on January 10 at 8pm
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Registration opens on January 10 at 8pm
About the Speaker:
Landon Donovan is an American soccer legend. A forward and midfielder, he made 157 appearances for the U.S. Men’s National Team, including three World Cups and one Olympic Games. In addition, he played for the LA Galaxy and other national and international club teams. He remains tied for the all time leading scorer in U.S. Men's National Team history and holds the record for assists. He is the only American to win FIFA’s Golden Ball Award which honors the Best Young Player of the World Cup. After retiring from the game in 2018 he co-founded the San Diego Loyal Soccer Club, serving as their head coach and Executive VP of Soccer Operations. Donovan is one of the most prominent American athletes championing the importance of mental health and well-being in athletics and beyond. He is a father to three young children: two sons and one daughter.
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