U-M to Host TEAM BE BETTER; Invitational at Canham Natatorium

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan swimming and diving program introduced Tuesday (Sept. 16) that it’s going to host the fourth annual TEAM BE BETTER; Invitational on Friday, Sept. 26, at 3 p.m. inside Canham Natatorium.

The meet honors the reminiscence and legacy of former Wolverine Ian Miskelley and seeks to advertise consciousness of psychological well being in school athletics.

The invitational supplies a enjoyable method for swimmers to kick off the season earlier than competitors begins. For some athletes, that is their first expertise as a university athlete, they usually’re adjusting to a brand new group and degree of competitors.

TEAM BE BETTER; was established in 2021 by Steve and Jill Miskelley in Ian’s reminiscence. A lifelong swimmer, Ian tragically died by suicide on Sept. 7, 2020. TEAM BE BETTER; supplies family-centered psychological well being consultations that contain help, schooling and advocacy for adolescents and younger adults.

“Families encounter significantly different levels of support when assisting their children with physical illnesses or injuries compared to mental illnesses,” mentioned TEAM BE BETTER; co-founder Steve Miskelley. “While families of student-athletes are involved in nearly every aspect of their child’s sports careers, they often feel powerless and are excluded when it comes to their mental health. This was a challenge we faced after Ian entered his teenage years. He had the best care and incredible resources at school, but it isn’t fair to put critical communication and next steps on a young person who is already carrying so much to get through the day.”

The group’s care mannequin, led by Dr. Michael Brashears, calls for higher communication, retains households concerned and gives in-depth schooling in regards to the spectrum of psychological well being and care choices.

TEAM BE BETTER; gives in-person or hybrid consultations for households and people, in addition to academic talks for households, athletic groups and golf equipment. Families can count on to take part in no less than three to 5 consultations and screenings, combining state-of-the-art instruments and scientific experience to form their personalised care plans. TEAM BE BETTER; stays a useful resource for each consumer for so long as they want.

The Michigan swimming and diving program has partnered with TEAM BE BETTER; because the group’s institution in 2021 and 2025 marks the invitational’s second 12 months at Canham Natatorium.

For extra info, go to teambebetter.org.