#LUBetterMeBetterWe: Toughness

Collegiate student-athletes across the country are set to begin classes this month as they kick off the 2015-16 school year. First year students will face transitional issues as they start a new chapter in their journey. Seniors are preparing for the prospect of life after graduation. All are trying to balance the demands of academics and athletics. Through it all, student-athletes are expected to be physically and mentally tough.

Toughness. It's a defining trait for student athletes. It's the ability to adapt to stress and adversity. Student-athletes are often good at pushing through the pain on their own. Yet, sometimes it is wiser to seek the help of another person to overcome life's challenges. At Lehigh, we value the mental health of our student-athletes and encourage them to seek the help of others. We believe that doing so is an even greater act of toughness.

Toughness is one of the Five Pillars of Athletics Leadership Development, which provide a foundation for high performance at Lehigh. The other four pillars are Self-Awareness, Integrity, Competitiveness, and Team-First Mentality.

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