“Talent is God given. Be humble.
Fame is man-given. Be grateful.
Conceit is self-given. Be careful.”

– John Wooden

Deep Squats (Thoughts)

We watched this with our kids this weekend (Click the image above for a preview). It’s very powerful. I’m pasting the ESPN Press Release below. Find a way to watch this. You may be able to search for a replay on your tv provider if you don’t have ESPN+.

“In 2022, the sports world was stunned by the death of Stanford soccer captain Katie Meyer, who died by suicide just three months shy of graduation. In the aftermath, her family began a search for answers and ultimately a fight for change.

A new episode of ESPN E60 examines Meyer’s life and impact, spotlighting the California law passed in her name and driven by advocacy from her parents. Save: The Katie Meyer Story debuts Saturday, May 10, at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN, streaming afterward on ESPN+

On the field, Meyer’s passion, leadership, and brilliance captivated the sports world. Through exclusive interviews, archival footage and intimate personal stories, Save paints a portrait of a young woman whose dream of playing for her top-choice school became a reality, culminating in a national championship in 2019 and hopefully a future at Stanford Law School. But as her final year approached, Meyer found herself facing a Stanford disciplinary procedure — a process that threatened everything she had worked for.

Reported by Julie Foudy, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Cup champion and veteran soccer analyst with over 25 years of experience in sports journalism, the E60 story offers an unflinching look at how this institutional struggle affected Meyer in the months before her death, while examining the intersection of high expectations, pressure and the systems that left her vulnerable.

In the wake of her death, Meyer’s family has made it their mission to ensure that no other student faces the same devastating circumstances. Through their tireless advocacy for Katie Meyer’s Law, the Meyers go to new and unfamiliar lengths to push for reforms that safeguard the well-being of students in crisis, turning their heartbreak into a movement of hope and change for future generations.

Katie’s parents, Gina and Steve Meyer, and her sisters Sam and Siena, speak openly with E60 in the episode.

Tim’s Takeaway: I appreciate that they didn’t shy away from stating she committed suicide. There is a lot of talk about “Mental Health Awareness” these days. Yet, it feels empty and avoidant of what they are trying to do, which seems to be suicide prevention.

My quick take is that Stanford, in the form of policies and employees, did a major disservice to Katie, her family and team. In discussing this in class, Stanford alum noted the ominous disciplinary process described in the documentary.

I am also reminded to tell my kids, friends AND SELF that I am responsible for myself and to seek help when I don’t know how to handle something. No one seemed to know that Katie was in trouble. There are people that love you and want the best for you. They will move mountains to help you. But, they can’t help if they don’t know you need it.

See you in class.
Tim

What’s Going On?

Memorial Day Murph

Monday
May 26th
9am
(BYOBrunch for afterwards)

Spring’s Teen Class

Who: Boys and Girls aged 12-17
Dates: March 4 – April 24th
When: Tuesdays/Thursdays at 4pm
*Email [email protected] to sign up*

CFPA Thorne Supplement Store

Overheard in Class:
“Wall balls and pickleballs were the death of me.”

Timfluencing

CrossFit Level 1 Course: More Than Coaching

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