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Caitlyn Brannon

PhD Student at University of Ottawa

Caitlyn holds a Master of Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa (2024) and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)®. She has completed Mental Health First Aid and NCCP Safe Sport courses, and is an apprentice member of the CSPA. Caitlyn works in private practice with CB7 Mental Performance and supports athletes in Ringette Canada’s U18 Development Program. Caitlyn is a retired competitive hockey player.

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Caitlyn holds a Master of Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa (2024) and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)®. She has completed Mental Health First Aid and NCCP Safe Sport courses, and is an apprentice member of the CSPA. Caitlyn works in private practice with CB7 Mental Performance and supports athletes in Ringette Canada’s U18 Development Program. Caitlyn is a retired competitive hockey player.

What this project means & Why it matters

I chose to get involved with the CHAMPS Project because I am a strong advocate for mental health and believe that support should be accessible to everyone. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I experienced my own mental health challenges, and working with a practitioner was life-changing. This inspired me to pursue a career in mental performance consulting to have a similar positive impact on the athletes and performers I work with. Through the CHAMPS Project, I hope to continue the conversation around mental health in sport, improve access to support, and challenge the stigma athletes often face when seeking help. In my first year of consulting, I made several referrals for additional support and witnessed how closely mental health and performance are intertwined. This project allows me to help evaluate the Strategy and contribute to a culture where athletes feel safe, supported, and empowered to perform at their best.

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