“…Collaborative care involves a joint effort among all healthcare resources offered across a campus and community to aid and empower athletes (Waller, Huffman, & Hardin, 2016). This collaborative effort among resources has demonstrated success in enhancing both athletic and academic performance, aiding in recovery from injury, improving mental health, and supporting career development efforts among studentathletes (Davidson, Wingate, Rasmussen, & Slish, 2009;Glick, Stillman, Reardon, & Ritvo, 2012;Koenig, King, & Carson, 2012). According to Waller et al (2016), the components of collaborative care for collegiate athletes should promote empowerment, compassion and empathy, respect and holism, and choice and autonomy.…”