ABSTRACT
This chapter provides information about how to develop, document, and articulate a clear vision about mental health for a sport organization. Such a vision statement can serve as a direction for developing positive mental health programs and services within a sport organizational context. A vision statement also can be a springboard for clarifying directions for practitioners about how to proceed in realizing the vision at individual, team, and organizational levels. First, the chapter offers a rationale explaining what a vision statement signifies for athletes, coaches, and staff. Second, it discusses the benefits of a vision statement. Third, it considers how to create and solidify a vision statement for a sport organization, with an emphasis on the use of a multidisciplinary committee. Fourth, the chapter shares guidelines concerning how and with whom a vision statement can be shared. The guidelines also will suggest how to leverage the statement for moving ahead with the task of fostering mental health in the sport organization. Finally, the end of the chapter includes practitioner exercises.
