Kelly Hee

Kelly Hee is the Director of Mental Health Care Services for University of Hawaiʻi Athletics. Hee joined UH in 2020, right in the thick of the COVID pandemic, and as a former NCAA Division I athlete herself, she understands firsthand the demands of college sports. Today, she serves as a critical resource for hundreds of student-athletes and coaches across UH's athletic programs. In this episode, Hee talks about her journey to Mānoa, the growing external pressures facing today's college athlete, and why the mental side of sports can often be more challenging than anything that happens on the field of play.

In "The Long Game" video podcast, Mark Carpenter sits down with influential figures across the Hawaii sports community. Whether it's going down memory lane with former athletes who've ascended to the heights of their craft or meeting rising up-and-comers eager to build their legacies, this series will dive into their careers and lessons learned while having fun along the way.