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The mental health challenges and stress players endured in 2020 reminded OL Reign CEO Bill Predmore that clubs often take too narrow a view when preparing players to be “ready” for a game. That’s why, ahead of the 2021 season, OL Reign brought on new staff members to provide a holistic approach to player wellness one that focuses on an individual’s physical, emotional, and psychological health.
Former Reign player and now Dr. Mariah Bullock joins the team as a sports psychologist and mental health counselor. She’ll work closely with the director of rehabilitation, Dr. Nicole Surdyka, who joined the club in December 2020 and is passionate about giving Reign players all the tools they need to do their jobs successfully.
OL Reign end partnership with Zulily
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OL Reign’s two-year partnership with Zulily first secured in January 2019 has concluded, the club announced on Wednesday. While the most prominent part of the sponsorship was Zulily’s logo on the front of OL Reign’s match jerseys, Zulily also sent birthday packages to players and found other opportunities across the two seasons to leverage its brand in support of OL Reign.
“We are deeply appreciative of the opportunity to work with Zulily over the past two years. They have been an engaged, collaborative partner who were always supportive of our efforts on and off the pitch,” said OL Reign CEO Bill Predmore in the club’s announcement.