I also wanted to honorMorgan, as she taught me more about the mental aspect of sports than any other coach I had previously played for. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. To subscribe, join the Iron Dukes or call 336-831-0767. 2017: Missed the 2017 campaign due to injury. On your next view you will be asked to log in to your subscriber account or create an account and subscribepurchase a subscription to continue reading. More resources are available here. She played in 10 games and finished with one assist. The non-profit amplifies stories, expertise and resources to help student-athletes cope with mental health. She has participated in a variety of panels, including at the Atlantic Coast Conference Health and Safety Summit last year, is the mental health liaison for the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, is an active member of Athlete Ally and a part of the Native American Student Alliance at Duke. Today, Morgans Message has more than 150 ambassadors at 84 schools (both high school and four-year colleges) in the United States and Canada. What started as a podcast called The Mental Matchup in 2020 has grown into a movement. Plant a tree Memorial Trees T Tribute Store July 04, 2020 The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Morgan D. Rodgers has been arranged by Tribute Store. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. She asks her athletes about their families, their homework and about themselves beyond lacrosse. "And I want people to experience that from their coaches and administrators. Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on She always knew about the best new tracks and was essentially the locker room DJ as a player on the womens lacrosse team at Duke University. She had gone to therapy for anxiety in high school. Morgan Rodgers - Warrenton, Virginia , Moser Funeral Home - Memories wall Sign In BROUGHT TO YOU BY Moser Funeral Home Morgan D. Rodgers Warrenton, Virginia May 27, 1997 - July 11, 2019 Tribute Wall Obituary & Events Share a memory Send Flowers Share a memory of Morgan D. Rodgers. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism A podcast where we share stories about the mental health journeys of fellow athletes. For the best experience, we recommend. We elevate her story to provide a platform where others feel safe to share their own, be a catalyst for change within our mental healthcare systems and foster a community for which tomorrow always exists. Not only was she a strong player and a great coach but she inspired me to want more of my lacrosse career. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. [If] I had a good day of practice, I was happy, and if I had a bad day of practice, I didnt want to talk to anyone, Bracken said. As someone who's been playing competitive sports their whole life, I've most definitely had my struggles with mental health, both on and off the field. Morgan Rodgers, a former varsity We are not therapeutic in nature and not intending to replace the work of professionals. We hope that it will provide a safe space for processing difficult topics and emotions, and make people feel less alone. Morgans Message recruits and supports ambassadors at high schools, colleges and universities, who organize meetings to encourage dialogue around mental health. We are looking for natural leaders who want to take this on, she said. There are no statistics available for this player. An elite college lacrosse player, Morgan Rodgers, died by suicide in 2019. The timing is right to talk about student athlete mental health, said Dona Rodgers. Kyra Harney, a former teammate of Rodgers at Duke and the director of the nonprofits at-large education program, will speak at the game and offer information for anyone seeking mental health assistance. This is who they are. It was a no-brainer in her mind to honor former Duke womens lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers who lost her life to suicide in July 2019. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. Callahans involvement in Morgans Message has influenced her in so many ways and in turn has equipped her with tools to help others. If I could do anything to help one person, it will be worth it. I knew that I wanted to be a part ofMorgans Message because I think mental health is often overlooked, and people often feel embarrassed or ashamed to ask for help, and I want to help change that. Her cause of Callahan, however, is not singularly focused on just her own mental well-being. Stay locally informed your way. Morgan remained optimistic during the early months of her injury and recovery. Greater Farmingdale The stigma surrounding mental health needs to be broken, and I. along with my wonderful co-ambassadors, are going to work within our school and community to bring our stories and struggles as student-athletes to light, and to show others that they are not alone. Please return to the subscription page to purchase one of our offers. Morgan was one of my travel team coaches for Cardinals girls lacrosse. She sustained an injury during a lacrosse practice at Duke University in January 2017; following surgery and six weeks of no-weight bearing recovery, she began the long process of physical therapy. The Duke football team and Virginia mens lacrosse team have sported Morgans Message decals on their helmets. However, a group of women at Morgan State hopes to propel their lacrosse club team to Click 'Get Started' to proceed. Thats a charity named for Morgan Rodgers, a womens lacrosse player at Duke University who died by suicide in 2019 at the age of 22. She had also experienced mental health issues and became a safe space for Rodgers to open up just a little. Rodgers Welcome! document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Covering all the great things happening on Long Island and its vibrant downtowns. She spent the next 12 months determined to return to the field, undergoing surgery and dedicating herself to an intensive rehabilitation program. This semester alone, multiple student-athletes have died by suicide, including Binghamton University goalie Robert Martin. She had to learn and pay her dues. [03:27] Shot by DE Morgan Rogers, SAVE Reagan Collins. The arrival of COVID-19 and the potential harm it could present for student athletes spurred Dona Rodgers to take action. Morgans Message carries on students lasting legacy, By Aime OGrady According to her bio on the Duke University website, Rodgers played in the 2016 season opener and made the ACC Academic Honor Roll. We were told she would be cleared to play in about a year and we all felt that that was a realistic goal, said her mother. If I can honor Morgan, its a cherry on top.. Thank you! Callahan, who scored high in each of the past three years, led the way for all Blue Devils this year. "One of my favorite things to tell myself, if I'm not succeeding in the way I want to, I'll put my hands on my heart now to say, 'I love you and I'm listening,'" Cailin Bracken, a sophomore lacrosse player at Vanderbilt University, told "Good Morning America." Selfishly, I dont want anyone to feel how I felt when I was at my lowest of lows or how Morgan felt. Let me know what else you need. Shed get me my favorite fruit and wouldnt let me get anything. She was granted medical leave by the university. Everybody needs help with something.. accounts, the history behind an article. Rodgers had level-three tears in her ACL and MCL. Morganwas one of my travel lacrosse team coaches when I was in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade at Cardinal Lacrosse. She ranked second on the team in points with six goals and five assists through her first three starting assignments. Exeters Keighley Bosshardt 24, Kathryn Welch 22, Emilie Dubiel 23, Baron Fisher 22, Drew McClutchy 23, Logan Olazabal 23, Baron Masopust 24 represented the girls and boys teams and worked as ambassadors to organize the event, raise awareness, and gather donations for Morgans Message. She cared a lot about her friends.. She committed suicide at 22. Her love for her teammates is one of a multitude of reasons Callahan is a part of the Duke womens lacrosse leadership council. We are heavy on female representatives, but do have a several male students representing lacrosse, football, track and field, baseball and basketball.. You can reach Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 (U.S.) or 877-330-6366 (Canada) and The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386. Dedicated to sharing the stories of Duke student-athletes, present and past, GoDuke The Magazine is published for Duke Athletics by LEARFIELD with editorial offices at 3100 Tower Blvd., Suite 404, Durham, NC 27707. 5816 Wellington RoadGainesville, VA 20155, Morgans Message is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Ambassadors Spreading Awareness - Dedication Game Pictures, 2022 Inaugural Mo Madness Youth Lacrosse Tournament. Greater Fire Island Microsoft no longer supports most versions of Internet Explorer, since it released Microsoft Edge in 2015. Ideally we would like to have representatives from all the sports teams on every campus, said Morgans mother -- and Morgans Message founder -- Dona Rodgers. "The Duke community extends our deepest sympathies to the Rodgers family at this time," McMahon said. Rogers, a big name in the local lax scene, helped lead the Polar Bears to a state title last Spring and that puts two state championships on her resume. Being an ambassador forMorgans Message has meant so much to me. But perhaps what gives Callahan the most joy is being around people she loves. Prior to Duke: Three-time conference player of the year at Kettle Run [Va.] Selected to the 2013 and 2014 Under Armour All-America Underclass teams Two-time Brine High School All-American for the Washington, D.C., region Recorded 97 goals, 14 assists, 56 ground balls, 164 draw controls and 35 caused turnovers her senior year to earn first team all-state accolades Also guided her team to the district title in her final season Named the regional player of the year and Fauquier Times-Democrats Lacrosse Athlete of the Year as a sophomore after logging 76 goals and 15 assists Four-time first team all-conference selection and three-time first team all-region pick Concluded her prep career with a total of 303 goals, 63 assists, 228 ground balls, 460 draw controls and 115 caused turnovers in 56 games Served as captain of the U15 national tournament team for the Cardinal Girls Lacrosse Club First team US Lacrosse Academic All-American as a senior Also lettered four years in field hockey and one year in basketball Two-time conference player of the year on the field hockey turf Also earned first team all-district recognition all four years Member of the National Honor Society. Rodgers was all about taking care of others. Callahan credits the support from Zeplin and the university, for allowing her to flourish on and off the field. I knew that mental health issues would be on the rise everywhere, especially with student athletes.. Bracken said that it is because of the support of her team and coaches that she was able to return to the field, writing, "I was able to navigate my way out of the darkness instead of letting it consume me. The two had monthly dinners, and Rodgers went all out. In fact, its her empathy and love for others that fuel her success. Morganwas a force, and playing for her and Kristin Conques that season truly made me fall in love with lacrosse. ", I want other coaches to just say, 'Hey, how can I be here for you?,' because I never ever want a coach or a parent or teammate to see a situation like Katie Meyer [or] Morgan Rogers and say, 'I wish I had done more, she told "GMA. This holds true for Duke womens lacrosse attacker Anna Callahan. for 365 days. I have a lot of great people supporting me and Im very very fortunate to be at a place like Duke where mental health is a priority. Morgan was a beloved daughter, sister, friend and teammate. Zempolich coached with Rodgers that summer, and she seemed better than before. Could I have done more? Zempolich said. She was so full of laughter and could always make us smile. Zempolich struggled with survivors guilt. I wondered if shed ask what happened and what went wrong., We were sitting around, and we were like, Something needs to be done. I was so sad that Morgan passed. Me and Dr. Zeplin, who is the head of the behavioral health department for athletics, decided student-athletes needed something to just kind of collectively talk about the struggles and the hardships that we go through as athletes and as students at Duke, Callahan said. We do not support Internet Explorer. Greater Huntington Morgan Rodgers, a 22-year-old former Duke student and womens lacrosse player, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019, the school announced on Friday. I think Annas had a really nice trajectory here, said head coach Kerstin Kimel. She explained, We knew COVID was impacting sports and I couldnt help but think about these student athletes who had their sports postponed. Get the best and latest from USLaxMagazine.com delivered weekly straight to your inbox. We aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone. Thank you for signing in! "Students, whether you are with family and friends at home, traveling or working elsewhere, or here in Durham this summer, we encourage you to reach out to any University resources and support that may be helpful," Mary Pat McMahon, vice president for Campus Life, said in a statement. Players will don Morgans Message tees. 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