Updated: March 20, 2:00 PM

Sports Performance:

The Mental Performance Available Services:

1. Individual Consultations/sessions via Zoom or phone
2. Online team or small group chats or education on mental performance
   1. We are waiting to hear from Rachel Hiller and compliance about countable hours so for now, all of this is voluntary
3. Other opportunities or formats as agreed upon

We assigned mental performance liaisons to each team. However, you are welcome to work with the mental performance consultant with whom you are most comfortable or whoever is the best fit for you and your needs.
 
All interns will be supervised by Dr. Andrea Wieland. The 3 athletic trainers listed here (Jess, Anthony, Shelby) all have masters in sport psychology, or the equivalent, and will also be supervised by Dr. Andrea Wieland.
 
Mental performance services
The focus of mental performance services will be managing stress, coping with seasons that were cut short, staying motivated and organized in “new normal”, practicing/training without your team/teammates/equipment/restrictions, emotional regulation and how to tolerate ambiguity, while still preparing for championships and best performances in academics, sport and life.
 
Mental health services 
For situations where individuals are experiencing crisis (life-threatening) or significant emotional distress, please utilize the resources below:

• CAPS: 215-898-7021 and press 2 to speak with the Front Desk or they can press 1 to talk to a clinician 24/7.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 
• Crisis Textline: Text HOME to 741741 
• Dr. Joel Fish: 215-266-4350
• Dr. Andrea Wieland: 303-257-6473
• Mr. Joe Dowling: 267-322-0929   

 

Team	Consultants/Liaisons
Baseball	Dr. Joel Fish Joe Dowling, MS, LPC Jess (Turak) Dolan, MAPP
M/W Basketball	Joe Dowling, MS, LPC
M/W Cross Country	Dr. Joel Fish David Westcott
M/W Fencing	Dr. Andrea Wieland Alex Difelice
Field Hockey	Dr. Andrea Wieland Alex Difelice  Ariella Faitelson
Football	Dr. Joel Fish Dr. Andrea Wieland Anthony Erz, MS Shelby Milne, MS
M/W Golf	Dr. Joel Fish Dr. Andrea Wieland
Gymnastics	Alex Difelice
M Lacrosse	Joe Dowling, MS, LPC Anthony Erz, MS Dr. Andrea Wieland
W Lacrosse	Joe Dowling, MS, LPC Shelby Milne, MS
Hvy wt. Rowing	Dr. Andrea Wieland David Westcott
Lt. Wt Rowing	Dr. Andrea Wieland David Westcott
W Rowing	Dr. Bridget Smith Dr. Andrea Wieland Ariella Faitelson
M Soccer	Dr. Andrea Wieland David Westcott (intern)
W Soccer	Dr. Andrea Wieland Ariella Faitelson
Softball	Joe Dowling, MS, LPC Ariella Faitelson
M/W Squash	Dr. Andrea Wieland Alex Difelice
M/W Swimming/Diving	Dr. Andrea Wieland David Westcott
M/W Tennis	Dr. Andrea Wieland Ariella Faitelson
M/W Track & Field	Dr. Joel Fish David Westcott
Wrestling	Dr. Joel Fish Dr. Andrea Wieland
Volleyball	Dr. Andrea Wieland Jess (Turak) Dolan, MAPP

 
 

Consultant	Make tele-health appointments	Contact info
Dr. Andrea Wieland	https://calendly.com/awieland	awieland@upenn.edu 303-257-6473
Dr. Joel Fish	Contact by phone or email	Joelfish3@aol.com 215-266-4350
Joe Dowling, MS, LPC	Contact by phone or email	joe@joepdowling.com 267-322-0929
Dr. Bridget Smith	Contact by email	bes83@drexel.edu
Alex Difelice, MSEd (grad intern)	https://Calendly.com/adif	adif@upenn.edu
Ariella Faitelson, MS Candidate (grad intern)	https://Calendly.com/AFMentalPerformance	afaitel@upenn.edu
David Westcott, MS Candidate (grad intern)	https://Calendly.com/dwestcottpenn	Tul14989@temple.edu
Shelby Milne, MS	https://calendly.com/shelmilne	shmilne@upenn.edu
Jess (Turak) Dolan, MAPP	https://calendly.com/jessdolan	jturak@upenn.edu
Anthony Erz, MS	https://calendly.com/aerz	aerz@upenn.edu

  
 

• INSTAGRAM: Please add @PennPerform to your Feed.  
• Athletic Training-please complete Injury Survey in Jump Forward by Friday 3/20 and work with your team’s AT to coordinate injury treatment and rehab resources. 
• Strength & Conditioning-your team’s S & C coach will work with you and your Sport coach to set up training and other resources through TeamBuildr. If you have questions: 
  • Cory Walts: cwalts@upenn.edu 
  • Jeremy Weeks: jeweeks@upenn.edu 
  • Stephen Brindle: sbrindle@upenn.edu 
  • Pat Dolan: pdolan@upenn.edu 
  • Michelle Pifer; mpifer@upenn.edu  
  • Miguel Rivera: miguelri@upenn.edu 
• Nutrition-standing appointments and individual consults are available. Please work with your team’s nutritionist.  
  • Jill Joseph: jilljos@upenn.edu; APPTS: https://calendly.com/jilljos 
  • Jenna Stranzl: jstranzl@upenn.edu APPTS: https://calendly.com/jennastranzl 
  • Danielle Talenti: talentid@upenn.edu; APPTS: https://calendly.com/talentid 
• DRIA Mental Performance Contacts:  
  • Dr. Joel Fish, 215-266-4350; joelfish3@aol.com  
  • Joe Dowling, 267-322-0929; u2jpd@msn.com   
  • Dr. Andrea Wieland, 303-257-6473; awieland@upenn.edu  

 
Athletic Training Update:
1. If you have not done so already, please log onto JumpForward and complete your Injury Inventory Form. This is vital to your team Athletic Trainer and their ability to plan your rehab and connect you with resources that are in your local area. (Due 3/20/2020)
2.   Once your form is reviewed, your team Athletic Trainer will reach out to you directly to assist you.
3.   E-mail contact information for your team Athletic Trainer(s) and our Insurance Coordinator, Olivia, is located in the e-mail you received from JumpForward.
4.   Sports med and Physical therapy in Weightman Hall are both closed. Please work with your team athletic trainer to form a plan for your care moving forward.
5.   Please make sure you have an active My Penn Medicine account. Through this portal you can access your Penn Med health records and view/print outstanding medical bills to share with our Insurance Coordinator to process for payment. If you need a My Penn Medicine Account please contact your team athletic trainer.https://secure.mypennmedicine.org/MyPennMedicine/default.asp

From NCAA Sport Science

COVID-19 and Mental Health COVID-19 has caused disruption to everyone. It is important to be aware of the potential negative impact that a crisis can have on our mental and physical health, often because of a breakdown in self-care. The NCAA Sport Science Institute will be developing webinars and outreach recommendations with the NCAA membership. The purpose of this memo is to provide resources and recommendations that may be helpful now. General Resources The CDC webpage on managing anxiety and stress provides a practical overview of self-care and resources. The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides a comprehensive information and resource guide that addresses self-care and community/national resources. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration tip sheet answers questions about COVID-19, social distancing, quarantine and isolation. Daily Strategies The National Alliance on Mental Illness recommends daily strategies for self-care and awareness. Following is a summary of general recommendations: Space. Create a structured, dedicated work environment, and include regular patterns of self-care. Routine. Try to maintain a routine that reflects your normal day routine, including how you dress and structured breaks for lunch and mini-breaks. Activity. Regular exercise and mindfulness activities are key during times of crisis. Exercise and mindfulness activities help mitigate depression and anxiety while improving cognition and confidence. Develop a daily routine for both, even if this is as simple as a 15-minute walk and/or quiet time with deep breathing. Time and Energy Management. Be mindful of over- or under-working. Try to structure your daily work in a way that mirrors your normal workplace hours. In addition to time management, be aware of the way in which you eat, self-talk, and communicate with others. Self-compassion and self-care provide stability and confidence.  Accessibility. Develop ways in which you are accessible to colleagues, friends and family.  Face Time and Connectivity. Humans need to feel and be connected. Utilize video tools such as Microsoft Teams, Skype, Facetime, Google Hangouts, Facebook and WhatsApp to connect visually. Resources. Map out your important resources, ranging from daily necessities to emergency management. Support. The National Alliance on Mental Health Illness website provides a comprehensive guide to national and local resources. Know that there is help when needed. Athletics health care providers and athletics staff should forward this message to all strength and conditioning coaches and other personnel who oversee student-athlete exercise and strength and conditioning sessions.