South Dakota football programs prioritize mental health resources for players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 3:24 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
South Dakota’s Division I football programs, including South Dakota State and South Dakota, are advancing mental health support for their athletes. With the pressures of injuries and the transfer portal, both schools provide resources for players to address mental well-being. SDSU offers immediate access to mental health services, managed by Holly Van Vlymen, ensuring players can seek help easily. Coaches like Dan Jackson emphasize building personal connections to address mental health issues. Similar initiatives are in place at South Dakota, with Tanner Peterson overseeing mental health coordination. Players share how these resources are crucial during their career struggles.
- •South Dakota State and South Dakota support mental health for football players.
- •SDSU allows players to see counselors within 15 minutes for urgent issues.
- •Coaches emphasize personal connections to aid players' mental health.
- •Tanner Peterson coordinates mental health resources at South Dakota.
- •Players report significant benefits from available mental health support.
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — How SDSU, USD football programs manage mental health
"SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — From injuries to the transfer portal carousel, today’s college football players navigate a high-stakes world beyond the gridiron. South Dakota’s Division I football programs are stepping up to support their players’ mental health. Dontay Johnson has been playing for South Dakota State football for five seasons, but a lot of his […]
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