Our founder, Dr. Mosley, is the daughter of a USAF Vietnam Veteran, and we are beyond proud that she served as the mental health expert on a team that received The Trailblazer Award from the United States Air Force for NILE, the defense program designed to prevent suicide in the military though inclusive leadership and a culture of connection.
Three years ago, during the height of the COVID pandemic, Dr. Mosley partnered with S2A Solutions, a veteran-led culture and strategy design firm, and the 58th Special Operations Wing (AMX) to develop NILE, short for Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Interpersonal Leadership Excellence. We took a “page” out of The Playbook and co-created an award-winning program that focuses on organizational culture, coaching and mentoring, self-awareness, self-management, and PRACTICAL mental health and suicide prevention primers powered by meaningful team norms and values.
The Trailblazer award is powerfully named after Major General Marcelite J. Harris, a Spelman College alum, and the first Black woman to serve as general officer of The United States Air Force. NILE is a real game changer, and we’re so proud that the program continues to shift culture, save lives, and provide teams with a real competitive advantage.
None of this would have been possible without incredible team members: Lisa Stokey, Brad Brezinski, Billy Duncan, Kevin Norman, Kristin Dahlgren Carter, Mike Buckner, John Baquet, Scott Rupel, Sam Oldham, and Matt Batchler.
Last month, The Playbook had the distinct honor and privilege to return to the Black Sports Business Symposium at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
In a standing-room only session, our team was able to discuss our experiences supporting more than 60+ national championship teams as licensed mental health and medical providers. Most importantly, we discussed the critical role of leadership and the connection between overall well-being, winning team culture, and peak performance across sports organizations. Special thanks to our brilliant and passionate colleagues: Dr. Nicole Charles-Linen, Dr. LaKeitha Poole, Shae Robinson-Mosley, and Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley.
Heartfelt gratitude to Gregory Gibson Jr. and the Black Sports Business Symposium Team for creating the premiere destination for the best talent across sports and entertainment.
During Women’s History Month in March, Spelman Pathways partnered with The Playbook to host the first-ever Women in Sports Master Class to support students in exploring roles in collegiate athletics, professional sports, and entertainment.
The event brought industry professionals and Spelman students together. Our goal was to expose the students to a plethora of career and life opportunities beyond the games of Spelman while providing access to potential internship opportunities and professional development. We provided students with a “playbook” on how to enter and navigate the sports and entertainment industries.
The event included free professional headshots, panel discussions, and networking with industry leaders from a wide range of backgrounds across collegiate and professional sports. Whether students are interested in technology, marketing, healthcare, or management, the Women In Sports Master Class will provide a platform for meaningful and rewarding engagement.
We are especially grateful for the incredible team that made it all possible: Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley, Dr. DeKimberlen Neely, Dr. Venetta Coleman, Keokuk Kight, Brina Jolin, and Rosalinda Gallegos. Huge round of applause and heartfelt gratitude for our amazing sponsors!
During the week of the Super Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Mosley had the honor of serving as a panelist for the first-ever “Be Well” event hosted by the NFLPA and Alkeme Health at the NFLPA House.
The event provided attendees, which included current and former players, an opportunity to spend the afternoon engaging in a variety of ways of taking care of themselves. From yoga to meditation to panel discussions about practical ways to prioritize mental health within the NFL ecosystem, the message was clear. Peak Performance is only possible when you prioritize your overall well-being and mental health.
We’re grateful for the continued leadership and vision of Director of Player Wellness, Dr. Amber Cargill. And we’re especially grateful for Ryan Mundy and Alkeme Health for curating such a powerful event!
We are excited to announce that some of our articles have been nationally featured, and you’re able to easily access them on our website!
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To make it convenient for you, we created a special page on our site called The Press Box, where you can find all of our featured articles in one place. From thought-provoking articles about sports performance to op-eds exploring pop culture, mental health, and well-being, The Press Box has it all. So head over to our website and explore this page to discover some of our best work yet!
