Hitting The Wall Curriculum
About the Hitting The Wall Curriculum
Each Hitting The Wall resource is written by teen athletes in collaboration with sports medicine professionals, psychologists, and educators. All materials are grounded in current research and reviewed by experts to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Our content is vetted through a multi-step process that includes scientific review and athlete feedback, so every resource reflects both evidence-based knowledge and real athlete experience.
Review Team
The Hitting the Wall Curriculum Project Review Team includes student researchers, teen athletes, educators, and health professionals from UCSF and beyond who review each resource for accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
Faustine Ramirez, MD
UCSF - primary care sports medicine doctor
Jason Nagata, MD
UCSF - adolescent medicine specialist
Sarah Pawlowksy, DPT
UCSF - physical therapist
Ashley Mason, PhD
UCSF - clinical psychologist
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Abigail Arons, MD
UCSF - adolescent medicine doctor
Chelsea Garnett, MD
UCSF - adolescent medicine specialist
Lindsey Denman
Volleyball Coach
Dolores Allen
Athletic Trainer
Narciso Valencia
CIF - assistant commissioner
Matea Gebala
Teen-Athlete
Rupsa Mitra
Teen-Athlete, Research Manager
Caitlin See
Teen-Athlete
Aanya Chandarana
Teen-Athlete, Research Manager
Mental Health & Well-Being
Stay strong in body and mind.
Chapter 4: Mental Health Matters – Handle stress, burnout, setbacks, and build resilience, confidence, and a positive body image.
Chapter 5: Sleep – Discover how sleep affects recovery, performance, and well-being, and learn how to optimize it.
Chapter 6: Building a Support Network – Find your team of family, friends, coaches, and mental health resources; support others along the way.
