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[Dr Tim Rogers @DrTimRogers]

Nice piece by @sidlowe about transition from pro football, focusing on @Guaje7Villa @PFA and @ValdanoOfficial https://t.co/hxICPAfjDR

[The Sport Exchange @TSEAdvisory]

"A problem shared is a problem halved." Powerful stuff @WaspsRugby @LimaSopoaga #MentalHealthAwareness

[Wasps Rugby @WaspsRugby]

💬 Around 450 million people currently suffer from mental health issues, placing mental disorders among the leading causes of ill-health and disability worldwide...

...IT'S TIME TO TALK.

@DellTech #MentalHealthAwareness

[The Sport Exchange @TSEAdvisory]

This is a massive issue in less-developed nations like South Africa. We have a huge talent pool and the academies and teams just use this conveyer belt to suit their needs, without preparing the kids with essential life skills #lifeaftersport @John_C_Robbie

[Dr Tim Rogers @DrTimRogers]

Academy and female footballers are at risk groups, who can be released precipitously, sometimes without the resources and support enjoyed by more senior athletes. The long term psychosocial effects are not yet well studied
@QPR @seancarmody1 @FIFPro

[The Sport Exchange @TSEAdvisory]

If only more agents and coaches were aware of this. It should be prioritised

[Dr Tim Rogers @DrTimRogers]

Athletes who study for a second career are more likely to have a more successful sports career
...but are also saving up into a post retirement bank of wellbeing #mindthegap https://t.co/H9WDh0oJ7m

[John Robbie @John_C_Robbie]

Just heard that Chester Williams passed away. I cannot believe it. Just a few weeks after James Small. A great player and a very humble guy. Hamba Kahle

[Dr Kirsten van Heerden @kirstvanh]

'I am so lucky to be able to do everything that I love now after retirement' - great message from @MichaelPhelps for all athletes to have dreams and passions beyond their sports careers https://t.co/5vDHAyQDB6

[Jim Hamilton @jimhamilton4]

One of the most powerful things I have ever read.
To go through what he has gone through, and come out of the other side shows the real strength, and character of the man.

https://t.co/ttzIzlpsyP

[Kyle Dutton @DuttonKyle]

Powerful. Focus on mental health hasn’t grown at the same speed as the rest of professionalism in sport. Especially in traditionally patriarchal societies, where speaking up is a sign of weakness. Let’s hope South Africans in all sporting codes can learn from this

[The Sport Exchange @TSEAdvisory]

Definitely worth a read. We can all be part of the change we want to see in this space. Well played @paulharris12

[paul harris @paulharris12]

A topic not spoken about enough in my opinion. Check out my thoughts on post retirement. https://t.co/ihgEnFtm95

[paul harris @paulharris12]

A topic not spoken about enough in my opinion. Check out my thoughts on post retirement. https://t.co/ihgEnFtm95

[The Sport Exchange @TSEAdvisory]

What a win @JDCLASSIC for @Dylan_Frittelli! We caught up with him this time last year and it seemed his star was rising https://t.co/l3uo63fEcn @John_C_Robbie #JohnDeereClassic

[2oceansvibe News - South African online news @2oceansvibe]

ESSENTIAL LISTENING: James Small’s Very Honest Interview With John Robbie Less Than A Year Ago [Audio] https://t.co/GxqlB2tL6t

[John Robbie @John_C_Robbie]

Devastated to hear of the death of James Small. Brilliant player, complex and far from perfect guy, good heart. Interviewed him recently and then bumped into him again. He seemed happy. He was one of a kind. #RIPJamesSmall

[Daniel Gallan @danielgallan]

After the sad news of James Small's passing, I highly recommend listening to this chat he had with @John_C_Robbie a year ago. Insightful, intelligent, honest. He was a champion who provided one of SA's most memorable sporting moments.

https://t.co/sUICt7iDca

[The Sport Exchange @TSEAdvisory]

@Oom_Rugby Shattered. He was a boyhood hero to many and this was the reason his episode of the podcast with @John_C_Robbie was the most popular by miles. Let's hope he and Jonah Lomu are having a good chat upstairs. Condolences to his family and friends #RIPJamesSmall

[Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa @NathiMthethwaSA]

One of the world's major cycling grand tours #tourdefrance2019 is underway & representing South Africa is @darylimpey & Reinhard Janse van Rensburg. We wish them great strength & support them fully as they fly our flag high at this highly prestigious race #TDF2019 🇿🇦

[Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team @Pinarello_Q36_5]

What a life changing experience for these 8 teens from @Velokhaya... from a township in South Africa to one of the biggest stages in world sport... @LeTour! #BicyclesChangeLives 🖐️

[Thomas Bjørn @thomasbjorngolf]

Great to see the performance of @BezChristiaan last week.
Watching this shy and humble guy sticking his chest out over the last few months has been brilliant.
Works hard and now shows confidence without arrogance.
One to watch!
SA keeps delivering
@EuropeanTour

[Dr Kirsten van Heerden @kirstvanh]

@TSEAdvisory @CTL_sport @TFW_Group Couldn't agree more. Let's hope this opens the way for other athletes to get the help they need. Mental health issues do not mean you are mentally weak!