I spoke to Liam Cavanagh on Aug 18, 2020. It was wonderful to discuss life and hockey and mental health with Liam. His ability to share his story and experiences was so powerful and profound. The words he shares and his insights looking backwards on his experiences were so wise. Taking care of your head can make you so successful in every aspect of your life. How true!. The power of sharing our story and how doing the next thing to not give up is so important. Liam has clear vision on things that can change and impact others. It was a pleasure to let him share his passion. 

Liam's Bio 
Liam Cavanagh, newly appointed Director of Operations & Player Development for Finngoalie in Nova Scotia after working in the NCAA the past 5 years as Director of Hockey Operations at Robert Morris University and University of Massachussetts, Boston. 

Cavanagh earned his BBA from Acadia University in 2017 with a focus in Marketing and Finance, followed by his Master’s Degree in Organization Leadership with a focus in non-profit leadership and data analytics at Robert Morris University in 2019.

Cavanagh’s operational hockey career started at UMass Boston, after his playing career had been cut short. After struggling with mental health for years, publicly opening up and sharing his story, he has made endless strides to help other understand there is light at the end of the tunnel. 

The native of Nova Scotia, Cavanagh founded Never Give Up Radio, a non-profit organization that was built to help student-athletes and intercollegiate students understand the importance of a balanced lifestyle while maintaining and understanding the significance that mental health plays in everyday life. NGU (Never Give Up) has built a platform featuring several collegiate and professional athletes to help advocate mental health and help others understand that “it is ok to not be ok”. Find more information at www.nguradio.org.

Liam has hosted and been guests at Mental Health Initiative all across North America and has been a small piece to the puzzle when helping to show others that there is hope through struggle. You are never alone.

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