Rush Mental Conditioning Series
Rush Soccer Mental Health
Did you know that 75% of young athletes in the US quit their sports by the age of 14?
The sporting world is becoming increasingly aware of the need to support athletes and coaches in Mental Health. In the US, 75% of athletes quit their sports and disciplines by the age of 14.
Rush Soccer Development’s (RSD) Mental Health Service is oriented not only to the player but to the entire membership and staff of a club.
Santiago Figueyra: RSD Mental Health Program Leader
Santiago is from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and played soccer since he can remember. At his early 20’s he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and soon after accomplished his Ontological Coaching Certification. He worked several years in Human Resources for some of the largest companies in the world, such as Nalco Water and ExxonMobil. A lifelong traveler, he visited over 30 countries and published a novel of his travels. He is currently finishing a degree in psychology with the intention of specializing in sports.