Personal Development
Behavioral Health Resources
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SportStrata
Fordham Athletics has partnered with SportStrata since 2017 to deliver top-notch sports psychology services to our student-athletes and coaches.
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Counseling & Psychological Services
Fordham Athletics works hand-in-hand with Fordham University’s Counseling & Psychological Services to best assist our student-athletes.
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Amanda Fazio, MS
fazio@sportstrata.com
- Former 4-year NCAA DI Softball student-athlete at Bucknell University
- Was a college softball coach, most recently on staff with the University of Tennessee before joining SportStrata
- Amanda will be on campus more frequently for individual sessions in-person but can also conduct sessions virtually.
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Edina Stella, M.Ed, LMSW
Counseling Services for Fordham Athletics
email Edina to set up an appointment
- Master’s in educational psychology
- Licensed social worker and psychotherapist trained in trauma systems and cognitive behavioral therapy
- Special interest in helping clients develop healthy behaviors and increase emotional well-being
- Second year at Fordham
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John Brutzman
Graduate Counseling Intern for Fordham Athletics
jb29@fordham.edu
- John Brutzman is a graduate student at Fordham University studying Social Work with an emphasis on crisis and resilience.
- Originally from New Jersey, John served 6 Years in the Army as an Infantryman with the 86th IBCT with one deployment to the Middle East.
- John has worked with Service Members, Veterans, Students with disabilities, and is looking forward to working with Athletes.
- John believes that student athletes face unique challenges and he hopes to bring a positive impact to Fordham Athletics and to the Fordham Community.
- In his free time he enjoys Boxing, Chess, College Football 25/Madden, exploring New York City and Northern New Jersey, and spending time with friends and family.
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FORDHAM CONNECT
Fordham Connect is a group created by Fordham student-athletes that aims to erase the stigma around vulnerability and mental health in sport. Connect will create a safe space where student athletes can engage in open conversation about issues that affect them, creating a healthier environment within Fordham Athletics.
Connect Subgroups:
- BIPOC Athlete Subgroup
- Female Athlete Subgroup
- LGBTQ+ Athlete Subgroup
Personal Branding
In 2020, Fordham began a partnership with renowned brand expert, Jeremy Darlow.
- Darlow is a leading brand consultant and former director of marketing for Adidas. He’s also the author of Athletes are Brands too and Brands Win Championships.
- Darlow will provide each student with a simple, step-by-step guide to building their brand including how to recognize and grow their influence, target and identify their potential audience, and develop strong communication platforms.
Civil Duties Education
Sexual Assault Prevention Training
Financial Literacy & Other Life Skills Workshops
