Assaiante openly tells his athletes that he takes medication for depression
Paul Assaiante · Paul Assaiante: Learning to Face Your Fears · Dec 12, 2023 · at 55:05
Paul Assaiante, longtime Trinity College squash coach, explains why he chooses to be transparent about his mental health and vulnerabilities with collegiate players.
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“I am very open with, I share my humanity all the time. You know, I'm medicated on for depression. They know that. I let them know that.”
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