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NUI Community Welcome to the NUI community. We break the stigma of mental health by breaking our silence

Still thinking about our huddle at Austin High a couple weeks back. Coaches showed up, asked real questions, and gave us...
08/31/2026

Still thinking about our huddle at Austin High a couple weeks back. Coaches showed up, asked real questions, and gave us their time the day before school started. That’s not nothing.

Grateful for this crew, and already looking forward to the next one.

Myself, Derek, and Dr. Hillary Cothen - plus a room full of Austin High coaches who chose to spend their morning talking about the mental side of the game.

Next one’s coming. 🙌

08/26/2026

Dolly Parton showed us what a strong mindset can really look like: bold, faith-filled, loving, generous, kind—and always with a sense of humor. She built an extraordinary life by staying true to who she was and using her success to lift others along the way. That kind of mindset doesn’t just shape your own life. It leaves a mark on everyone around you.

08/25/2026

I love coming to Austin High and working with coaches who are willing to do the work on the mental side of sports. We have some really meaningful things ahead for this school, its athletes, coaches, and families. Stay tuned—Nui is just getting started here.

Strong cultures don’t happen by accident, they’re built.Nui Sport partners with schools and athletic organizations to st...
08/14/2026

Strong cultures don’t happen by accident, they’re built.

Nui Sport partners with schools and athletic organizations to strengthen coaching culture and the mental side of performance through expert-led workshops, practical tools, and ongoing support through the Nui app.

At Austin High, five Coaches Huddles throughout the school year will help coaches turn their MAROONS values into consistent actions across every sport - building stronger leadership, communication, trust, accountability, and connection.

Because when coaches lead better, athletes perform better- on and off the field. 🏆

07/30/2026

Process or Punishment?

Have you ever caught yourself asking, “Why is this happening to us?”

An athlete gets injured. A coach finally feels like the roster is complete… and then players leave. A season doesn’t go as planned. A door closes just when you thought it was opening.

In those moments, it can feel like punishment.

But what if it’s actually the process?

The process isn’t always comfortable. It’s where resilience is built. It’s where leaders are developed. It’s where we learn to adapt, trust, and keep showing up when things don’t make sense.

We don’t always get to choose what happens to us. But we do get to choose the meaning we give it.

So the next time you’re tempted to ask, “Why me?” try asking, “What is this preparing me for?”

What challenge in your life turned out to be part of the process instead of a punishment?

07/26/2026

Is there a way to protect the innocence of youth sports?

Today, I’m feeling especially grateful for everyone in my children’s lives who helps make sports possible—the family members who show up, drive the miles, rearrange schedules, cheer from the sidelines, and support them in ways big and small.

Youth sports have changed so much. The cost, the travel, the time commitment, private lessons, year-round training—it’s more than one person can manage. And our family is absolutely part of it. We’re in it, and we love it.

But I still wonder: How do we hold on to the wholesome part of sports? How do we make sure our kids still experience joy, kindness, friendship, teamwork, and a genuine love for the game—not just pressure to compete, specialize, and keep up?

I don’t have the answer, but I’d truly love to hear from other families. What do you do to protect the joy and innocence of sports for your children?

07/23/2026

Some days, the pressure just feels heavier.

You put on your favorite playlist. You call a friend. You go for a walk. You try to breathe. You use every tool you know… and somehow, nothing seems to help.

Those days happen to all of us.

One hard day doesn’t mean you’re failing. It doesn’t mean you’ve lost your resilience. It doesn’t mean the tools don’t work.

Sometimes your mind and body simply need a little more time.

It’s okay to take a break. It’s okay to rest. It’s okay to say, “Today is just hard.”

Give yourself permission to wake up tomorrow and try again. Put the music back on. Reach out to someone. Journal. Move your body. Pray. Breathe. Start over.

Progress isn’t about feeling strong every single day. It’s about choosing not to give up on yourself when you don’t.

Tomorrow is another opportunity. 🤍

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