Ahead of the Game – Youth Mental Health Sessions

Tue, 8 July, 2025

We’re pleased to share that Ahead of the Game will be visiting Kedron Lions Juniors to deliver mental health workshops to our Youth players over the coming weeks.

Ahead of the Game is a nationally recognised, evidence-based program designed specifically for young athletes. The sessions focus on building mental resilience, recognising when someone may be struggling, and developing positive coping strategies — all within the context of sport and team environments.

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and these workshops are a valuable opportunity for our players to gain practical tools and insights that support their wellbeing both on and off the field.

The sessions will run as follows:
 
Date: Monday 14th July:  
5.00pm – 5.45pm – 15 Girls – Mental Health Literacy 
5.45pm – 6.30pm – 13 Girls – Mental Health Literacy 
6.30pm – 7.15pm – Parents/Coaches 
 
Date: Tuesday 15th July: 
4.30pm – 5.15pm – 15 Boys – Mental Health Literacy 
5.15pm – 6.00pm – 17 Boys – Mental Health Literacy 
 
Date: Monday 21st July:  
5.00pm – 5.45pm – 15 Girls – Resilience
5.45pm – 6.30pm – 13 Girls – Resilience 
 
Date: Tuesday 22nd July: 
4.30pm – 5.15pm – 15 Boys – Resilience  
5.15pm – 6.00pm – 17 Boys – Resilience
 
Date: Wednesday 23rd July: 
5.00pm – 5.45pm – 13 Boys – Mental Health Literacy   
5.45pm – 6.30pm – 17 Girls – Mental Health Literacy 

6.30pm – 7.15pm – 13 Boys & 17 Girls combined – Resilience
 

Before attending the sessions, we require that all players’ parents please complete the consent and registration form prior to the session using this link:

🔗 https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/380f57 

And parents & guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend the Monday 14th July “Parents & Coaches” session for information on how you to can support your players mental health.