Hope for Tomorrow Activating the Athlete’s Mindset for Better Mental Health
Inclusive event featuring age-appropriate discourse led by qualified professionals. Parental Consent Required.
Date and time
Location
11380 NW 27th Ave building 3
11380 Northwest 27th Avenue #building 3 Miami, FL 33167Lineup
Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Guest Registration, Check In, Resource Garden
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome Breakfast & Resource Garden
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome Athlete Video Montage
9:30 AM
Event Begins
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Opening Remarks from Jawan Strader
Jawan Strader, Master of Ceremonies
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Remarks
Dr. Malou C. Harrison, Executive VP and Provost
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
Shelly Ann King, Executive Director of UDF
Dr. Delvena Thomas, Founder of DRT Brain Love Foundation
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Remarks
Katie Mathews, Driving Wellness For Communities
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Pre Game Talk
Dr. Reginald Caldwell, Ph.D.
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Concussion and Suicide Prevention for Kids
Dr. Jeheudi-Mes Onyemachi Vuai, Neuropsychologist
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Transition to Breakouts
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Breakout Session #1: Self-Talk and Socials
Dr. Tameisha Hinton, PHD
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Breakout Session #2 Negativity and Doubt
Coach Phillip Wells, LMHC
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Breakout Session #3 Diet and Nutrition
Ashley Carter, RD
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Breakout Session #4 Emotional Intelligence with Calm 24/7
Delvin Rogers
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Break with Refreshments
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Dr. Delvena Thomas, Founder of Brain Love Foundation
Udonis Haslem, Founder of UDF
2:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Event Concludes
Good to know
Highlights
- 6 hours
- In person
- Free venue parking
- Doors at 7:00 AM
About this event
Presented by The Udonis Haslem Foundation and The DRT Brain Love Foundation:
Activating the Athlete’s Mindset for Better Mental Health is a one-day youth summit and resource fair designed to address the growing crisis of child and teen suicide. Rooted in the resilience and discipline of an athlete’s mindset, the event will promote mental strength, emotional wellness, and community support for youth aged 6–19
Led by licensed professionals and athlete advocates, the summit will feature age-appropriate conversations, mental health workshops, and tools to recognize warning signs and take action. Alongside these important discussions, participants can enjoy interactive games, fitness-inspired activities, free giveaways, great food, and meaningful connection—making space for both healing and hope.
Featured Guests:
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and NBC 6 News Anchor Jawan Strader as our Event Master of Ceremonies 🎙️
Featured Programming:
- Welcome Breakfast
- Sound Therapy
- Pre-game talk
- A Real Talk on Mental Health and Emotions
- Reviewing the Playbook
- Social Media Hygiene
- Self-Esteem Workshop
- Emotional Intelligence
- Diet and Nutrition
- Panel Discussions
- Vendor Garden with Giveaways
- Mindfulness Exercises
Parking in Lot 15 recommended for guests
Guest Registration begins promptly at 8:00am
Thank you to our sponsors!
UKG, TD Bank
**ALL ATTENDEES (CHILDREN AND TEENS) MUST REGISTER VIA THIS EVENTBRITE PAGE**
Frequently asked questions
7:45 AM
Parental Consent Required
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