THE PULSE – May 1, 2026
The joy of victory and the agony of defeat. Despite these known outcomes (save for a draw), understanding there’s a real possibility that we may lose the game, we front
In a special edition, the VAFA are shining a light on mental health and talking through the ups and downs of the current situation we are living through in Victoria.
Carlton FC psychologist, Tarah Kavanagh, has over a decade of experience with elite AFL footballers, outlining coping mechanisms and techniques for staying motivated, former Hawthorn AFC President Pat Clancey discusses the WINGS program that has become a significant part of the Hawks culture, St Kevin’s assistant coach Nick Walsh is the program manager of Tackle Your Feelings, a program implemented for community coaches and clubs to assist in guiding themselves and their players plus we change tact and ask Joe Pignataro about how his football club St Bernard’s supported him through a period of grief.
Join Joey and Nick Armistead for a very special edition of the VAFA podcast.
The joy of victory and the agony of defeat. Despite these known outcomes (save for a draw), understanding there’s a real possibility that we may lose the game, we front
This weekend, from May 1–3, the VAFA community will come together for the annual Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) Round, a dedicated initiative aimed at raising awareness and promoting positive mental
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