# @hurrdatsports on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=36gCpJvvVaE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/24427594-hurrdatsports-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/10082437e6.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-10-30T14:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Hurrdat Sports (@hurrdatsports) — https://gondola.cc/hurrdatsports

## Caption

Shoulder Check: A Simple Act, A Powerful Act

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. With technology, sports, school, and mental health challenges constantly vying for our attention, we often neglect the importance of human connection.

Join us as we sit down with Rob Thorsen, the founder of the #HT40 Foundation. Inspired by the tragic loss of his son Hayden, Rob has dedicated himself to promoting kindness and compassion. The foundation's mission is to foster a culture of support, encouraging people to check in on one another through simple yet impactful actions.

We'll discuss the power of a "shoulder check," a physical gesture that symbolizes empathy and care. Rob will share how this small act can make a big difference, from connecting with classmates and teammates to reaching a national audience through the NHL and beyond.

Don't be afraid to make kindness a contact sport. Tune in to learn how to commit to actively connecting with those around you by reaching out, checking in, and making contact.

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Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com
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*0:00 Introduction of Rob Thorsen and Shoulder Check*
*4:02 The Inspiration Behind Shoulder Check*
*12:00 Building a Community of Support*
*17:38 Athletes, Loneliness, and Mental Health*
*22:02 Parenting Challenges of Checking In*
*27:16 Letting Student Athletes Evolve in Mental Health Coaching*
*32:10 Expansion of Shoulder Check to Other Sports*
*40:06 COVID's impact on Youth Mental Health*
*44:55 Social Media and Mental Health*
*48:28 How to Support the Shoulder Check Cause*
*51:14 Close*

## Stats

- **Views:** 23
- **Likes:** 4
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- **Comments:** 0

## Tags

ht40

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