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IN HONOR OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH OAKLAND ROOTS HIGHLIGHT THE WORK OF LISA BONTA SUMII, LCSW

Oakland Roots is thrilled to highlight the work of Mental Health and Sport Performance Coach, Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW. May is Mental...

Understanding Antonio Brown and the "Meltdown"

Antonio Brown has a history of concussions which can lead to CTE. One symptom of CTE is “erratic behavior.” Calling a “tantrum,” an...

Reflecting on the 2021 Season with the Oakland Roots Sports Club

As I reflect on this last season with the Oakland Roots Sports Club of the United Soccer League (USL), I am filled with gratitude and...

My Thoughts on the Kyle Beach Story

Last night I read about Kyle Beach and watched his video interview on ESPN SportsCenter. I really appreciate him and support him 100%,...