Park Hill senior organizes mental health awareness soccer game
RIVERSIDE, Mo. (KCTV) - The Park Hill Lady Trojans soccer team is one of the best in all of Missouri. Through the team’s first nine games, they had a perfect record and outscored their opponents 19-1.
However, their game Tuesday night against Liberty was about more than wins and losses. Senior Bella Amos, who used the play goalie for the Lady Trojans varsity team, organized a Mental Health Awareness night for the school.
“It’s really daunting to be a varsity goalkeeper, a varsity forward, a varsity anything, while at the same time being a high school student,” Amos said. “There is so much pressure on you to succeed and it’s so hard to manage.”
Amos stepped away from the game after a mental health crisis. Now, she wants to put a focus on mental health in high school sports. She organized the entire event herself – which included silent auctions, raffles, and mental health services on-site.
“I didn’t have the support I really needed, so as a senior when I’ve healed myself a little bit and become a better version of myself, I’ve decided this is something I want to do for these girls, for the people around me, to show them that they are not alone,” Amos said.
The event even caught the attention of the KC Current. Four players were at the game to show their support for the cause.
“Without good mental health, you struggle as a person, which naturally will have you struggle on the field as well,” said Michelle Cooper.
“It’s really exciting to see, especially younger players, bring up the idea and the concept that it is important to be tough,” said Alana Cook. “It is important to be resilient, but it’s also important to acknowledge how important your mental health is.”
Amos is a season ticket holder for the Current and is grateful to have the team’s support. She wants the public to know high level athletics and mental health go hand-in-hand.
“Be there for the people you love,” Amos said. “They are there for you. Be there for the people that you love, especially when they need it.”
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