The 2026 RISE II GREATNESS: Mental Health & Wellness Symposium, presented by Greatness Only, will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Crowley ISD.

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This engaging and educational experience is designed for high school student-athletes, parents, coaches, administrators, and members of the athletic community. The symposium will create an open and informative environment focused on the challenges today’s student-athletes face both on and off the field.

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Participants can expect meaningful conversations around mental health maintenance, performance pressure, social media, injury and recovery, coaching and team dynamics, recruiting, NIL, the transfer portal, parenting the young athlete, identity beyond sports, and preparing for life after athletics.

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The goal of RISE II GREATNESS is to help develop the whole athlete by providing practical information, real-world perspectives, resources, and tools that support mental wellness, personal development, athletic performance, leadership, and long-term success.

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Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from experienced professionals in athletics, education, mental health, law, coaching, training, administration, and community leadership. These panelists will share their knowledge, experiences, and strategies to help young athletes better understand how to navigate the increasingly complex world of competitive sports.

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This symposium is more than a conversation about sports. It is about helping young people understand that their identity, purpose, and potential extend far beyond a scoreboard, scholarship, ranking, or playing career.

Our goal is for every participant to leave better equipped to:

• GO with greater confidence and purpose.

• LEARN from experienced professionals and real-life perspectives.

• CONNECT with resources, mentors, and members of the athletic community.

• GROW mentally, emotionally, personally, and athletically.
   

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