This holds true for Duke womens lacrosse attacker Anna Callahan. Ideally we would like to have representatives from all the sports teams on every campus, said Morgans mother -- and Morgans Message founder -- Dona Rodgers. A tenacious individual, she gave 100 percent of herself to every passion, project and person she encountered. But despite the publicity and exponential growth, Zempolich is still focused on the core mission of the group: Just reaching the one person who needs help. Whether that be teammates, coaches or Dr. (Shawn) Zeplin. "And I want people to experience that from their coaches and administrators. Morgan Rodgers loved music. Turnover by CONVERSE Kelsie Glass (caused by Morgan Rogers). The last year of Morgan Rodgers life has a lot of gaps in it for her family. We put together a playlist of songs that reminded us of Morgan, or are Morgans favorite jams. In her fifth season with the program, Callahan is off to the best start of her career for the 11th-ranked Blue Devils. Zempolich says different student-athletes will respond better to different approaches. Morgan struggled with this abrupt change because she felt she had lost control within her life. All rights reserved, The All 22 - An Inside Look at Duke Football. The Exeter and New Hampton girls lacrosse teams gather to honor Morgan Rodgers and raise awareness for Morgan's Message. If you do not currently use any of these browsers, here are links to download Google Chrome and Firefox for free. This is who they are. I was like, No she was so good. When Duke head coach Kerstin Kimel suggested she take a leave before her junior season, she did. Coach Whenever we hear of someone dying by suicide, its like a dagger, Zempolich said. But theres so much more to them as people too. The growth is due, in large part, because of the demand for resources. The 74-acre facility used to be owned by Morgans paternal family and has five natural grass multipurpose fields. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. 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. I think being vulnerable and being open is also something that helps me play a little bit looser and play a little more free, said Callahan. In her honor, her family started Morgans Message, a nonprofit championing mental health for college and high school athletes. At Duke, being in an environment where everyone is high-achieving, its going to be hard to say, Hey, Im struggling, Zempolich said. Her love for her teammates is one of a multitude of reasons Callahan is a part of the Duke womens lacrosse leadership council. 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. The goal of Morgans Message is to normalize the conversations surrounding mentalhealth so that student-athletes that might bestruggling will feelsafe to reach out and get some help. In order to close the gap, we must eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health together. She called Dona Rodgers, Morgans mother, who decided to join her. Chance of rain 80%.. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. The Duke coach had seen the effect of athletic injuries hundreds of times and knew that Morgans mental well-being needed to be considered. WebMorgan Rodgers grew up in Colorado and Washington D.C.. She also thinks coaches and support staff need more training on mental health. Her recovery wasnt smooth sailing. She cared a lot about her friends.. Stay locally informed your way. She had to learn and pay her dues. WebMorgan Rodgers (2015, lacrosse) has committed to Duke University. 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. On your next view you will be asked to log in to your subscriber account or create an account and subscribepurchase a subscription to continue reading. After visiting the grave, Dona Rodgers invited her back to the house. 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. According to her bio on the Duke University website, Rodgers played in the 2016 season opener and made the ACC Academic Honor Roll. And Zempolich says its earth-shattering for a Division I athlete whose identity is so closely linked to being good at sports and have never gone through a career-altering injury before. I decided to become an ambassador because this topic means the world to me. 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.". This council is formed from a pair of leadership surveys, which quantify qualities of a leader, taken by each player. A high school lacrosse standout, Rodgers was recruited to play at Duke University. Greater Farmingdale Morgans Message strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. Shortly after, Morgans Message was born at a barbeque with some of Rodgers former Cardinal Club Lacrosse teammates. DURHAM, N.C. -- The Duke University campus is mourning the loss of a student. 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 Morgans Message is always looking for new ambassadors. WebMorgan's Message is a non-profit organization created in memory of Morgan Rodgers. A three-time conference player of the year at Kettle Run in Virginia, Rodgers was selected to the Under Armour All-America Underclass teams. The Bay Shore girls lacrosse team will host the game home this Wednesday, April 13, at 4 p.m against William Floyd. 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 Copyright USA Lacrosse Magazine Greater Ronkonkoma After taking time off from competing, Bracken reentered the sport and now is sharing her story to help others. [CDATA[ We were told she would be cleared to play in about a year and we all felt that that was a realistic goal, said her mother. Shot by DE Morgan Rogers, SAVE Reagan Collins. [02:12] You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 (U.S.) or 877-330-6366 (Canada) and The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? High school and college teams around the country have hosted games in honor of Morgans Message to raise awareness for mental health. It was May, and Rodgers birthday was coming up. The timing is right to talk about student athlete mental health, said Dona Rodgers. For more on Morgans Message, please visit their website. The 22-year-old was a psychology major from Warrenton, Virginia. -- Lily Von Herbulis, Kettle Run High School. I can still see it in my head She completely demolished her knee. How could I miss these signs? She was moving around and had this air about her, Zempolich said. Morgan Rodgers, a 22-year-old former Duke student and womens lacrosse player, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019, the school announced on Friday. But Zempolich says she continued to struggle to care for herself. She spent the next 12 months determined to return to the field, undergoing surgery and dedicating herself to an intensive rehabilitation program. Morgan Rodgers, a 22-year-old former Duke student and womens lacrosse player, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019, the school announced on Friday. On college campuses in the United States, around 30% of women and 25% of men who are student-athletes report having anxiety, according to data shared by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). People always have time for you. But inside, Rodgers was often singing a different, darker tune. 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. Partly cloudy skies early then becoming cloudy with periods of rain late. Morgans Message recruits and supports ambassadors at high schools, colleges and universities, who organize meetings to encourage dialogue around mental health. She was on a scooter for eight weeks, Zempolich said. ", Bracken said of the relationship between parents and kids, "I want for student-athletes and for parents to have an open communication.". Despite the challenges in her life, never had Morgan been so optimistic about her future as a Blue Devil. // ]]>. They may make it look easy. [03:20] Clear attempt by CONVERSE failed. She had also experienced mental health issues and became a safe space for Rodgers to open up just a little. Use the 'Report' link on 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.. Although her life was cut way too short, Morgans legacy of unconditional love remains. Me and the team of ambassadors at Highland School have worked hard to educate our community and ensure that everyone gets the support they need, and we are so excited to keep moving forward in our efforts. 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. She always knew about the best new tracks and was essentially the locker room DJ as a player on the womens lacrosse team at No one knew she was suffering in silence. Greater Moriches The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. An elite college lacrosse player, Morgan Rodgers, died by suicide in 2019. A college athlete who took time away from her sport to focus on her mental health is speaking out to urge coaches, schools, parents and fellow players to pay attention to the mental health of student-athletes. She was light-hearted, very into music and dancing, and, overall, a ray of sunshine, said Kat Zempolich, who grew up 20 minutes from Rodgers but didnt meet her until they played together at Duke. And she was still experiencing physical pain. ", I want other coaches to just say, 'Hey, how can I be here for you?,' because I never ever want a coach or a parent or teammate to see a situation like Katie Meyer [or] Morgan Rogers and say, 'I wish I had done more, she told "GMA. The Foundation is committed to de-stigmatizing mental health struggles, and Charlottes commitment to the cause is personal. I want to spread that passion and love for every aspect of sports thatMorganhad. I also think it has allowed me to become more empathetic and more understanding of peoples lives and I think thats really important.. You have permission to edit this article. I have people on the team I talk to about things I struggle with. As a result, Morgan died by suicide July 11, 2019 at the age of 22. This story originally appeared in the 14.7 Issue of GoDuke The Magazine February 2023. She was so full of laughter and could always make us smile. She was used to being a star. What the whole nonprofit is organized around is just spreading awareness for mental health, specifically in the student athlete community, Harney said. 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. 2016 (Stats): Appeared in the season opener against Campbell (2/4) ACC Academic Honor Roll. Thank you for reading! The non-profit amplifies stories, expertise and resources to help student-athletes cope with mental health. Then, things came crashing down literally in practice. I think through the work that shes done with Shawn Zeplin and Morgans Message shes really matured into a fulltime leader for our program and for the athletic department as a whole.. But perhaps what gives Callahan the most joy is being around people she loves. She was so excited, and we all sighed a breath of relief, thinking she was going to overcome this, recalled her mom. If they need to call you at 3 a.m., youre there at 3 a.m.. As someone who's been playing competitive sports their whole life, I've most definitely had my struggles with mental health, both on and off the field. Greater Fire Island Discussions sounded off on the international stage last year when decorated Olympian Simone Biles pulled herself out of the U.S. team gymnastics finals in the 2021 Tokyo Games to safeguard her mental wellness. Fast forward just over two years, Morgans Message has 2,290 ambassadors on 901 campuses across 42 states and in Canada and England according to the Morgans Message program website. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Shes had a really nice steady incline into a really large role on our team. Support Us No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Could I have done more? Zempolich said. She committed suicide at 22. WebMorgans Message strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in They crave the camaraderie and team that they have bonded with. Morgan Rodgers - Warrenton, Virginia , Moser Funeral Home - Memories wall Sign In BROUGHT TO YOU BY Moser Funeral Home Morgan D. Rodgers Warrenton, Virginia May 27, 1997 - July 11, 2019 Tribute Wall Obituary & Events Share a memory Send Flowers Share a memory of Morgan D. Rodgers. A podcast where we share stories about the mental health journeys of fellow athletes. "The Duke community extends our deepest sympathies to the Rodgers family at this time," McMahon said. She asks her athletes about their families, their homework and about themselves beyond lacrosse. Already know which subscription you'd like? 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