About EMPOWER PLAY SPORTS CONSULTING
Alyssa Gaggino LMSW
I’m a lifelong sports fan, but my appreciation for athletes grew when I worked in sports programming at a local television station.
I have worked 16 years as a licensed master’s social worker since graduating from Wayne State University. I also have a sports social work certificate from New York University. I look forward to helping athletes and staff at the professional, minor-league, college and high school levels improve their lives both on and off the field.
Strategic Athlete Support
Mental health
A better mental game, can enhance your physical game by showing what assets are working for you and what obstacles you're facing. Those obstacles could include issues like relationship struggles, financial troubles, time management, eating disorders and other emotional challenges.
Substance use and abuse
As an athlete, your body and mind are essential to your performance—treat them with the discipline and respect they deserve.
While no one has perfect health, striving for it requires strength and commitment, including the discipline to avoid harmful substances and high-risk behaviors.
I’m here to support you by focusing on your best interests, helping you navigate challenges,
Relationships
We all struggle at times with family, friends, coaches and teammates. Navigating your way through these relationships is critical to your future success.
Together we can develop coping strategies you can use to improve to maintain and improve those relationships
Transitions
Once you step off the playing field, much more life awaits. I am here to help you manage those transitions from sports to a new career, additional education or community involvement.
Making the switch can be an emotional process. Let's work on a strategy.
Finances
Regardless of whether you have recently secured a significant contract or are living paycheck to paycheck, effective financial management is critical to both your long-term stability and peace of mind.
Financial stress can impact every area of your life, including your overall performance and productivity.
I will review several key, straightforward, and essential budgeting principles to h