Drexel University Athletics
 Dr. Zachary Hankle Sport Psychology Coordinator zh434@drexel.edu |
Dr. Zachary Hankle is a licensed clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania and received his Psy.D. in counseling psychology from Chatham University in 2023. Dr. Hankle additionally received his M.S. in counseling psychology from Chatham in 2019 and his B.A. in communications from the University of Cincinnati in 2015. He specializes in providing a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a relational and strength-based focus to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Hankle has had experience working with athletes in both the mental health and professional sectors at various athletic levels. Dr. Hankle is dedicated to promoting the well-being of Drexel's student athletes and establishing trusting relationships with coaches and staff within all of Drexel's 18 varsity teams.
How To Schedule/Meet with Dr. Hankle:
Drop-In Appointments: Brief 15-20 minute appointments to discuss current concerns, problem-solve, and discuss future mental-health needs.
· Drop-In Hours: Mondays (8am-10am) and Thursdays (1pm-3pm)
· No scheduled appointment needed
Same Day and Individual Therapy Appointments: A 30–60 minute scheduled appointment to talk about every and all of life's stressors as a student-athlete. No topics are off-limits!
- To schedule: Please contact the Drexel Counseling Center (counsel@drexel.edu or 215-895-1415)
Dr. Hankle is also available to provide group workshops for Drexel's 18 varsity athletic teams, per request. Workshops can be focused on mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and/or other mental health topics! To request a workshop for your team, please email zh434@drexel.edu.
Self-Help for Current Student-Athletes:
The Drexel University Counseling Center partners with the Center for Collegiate Mental Health to provide a general online mental health screening which can be accessed by students who may have questions about whether or not their current concerns may warrant additional help. This online screening is free, anonymous and quick. It is provided so that you may find out — in a few minutes — whether or not professional consultation would be helpful to you. Students may screen for several areas of mental health, including anxiety, depression, academic distress, eating concerns, frustration level, family stress, and alcohol use.
Please visit the CCAPS - Screen website for more information and to take a free, anonymous screening.
For Alumni or Inactive Drexel Student-Athletes Seeking Mental Health Resources:
Although the Athletics-Embedded Psychologist is unable to provide services to inactive or graduated student-athletes, these individuals still have access to many of Drexel’s resources to find mental health care in the community.
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https://drexel.miresource.com/ - This is a database of trusted mental health providers.
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Psychology Today – This website provides individuals the opportunity to find a mental health provider that is tailored to their needs.
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Graduates/non-active students are also able to schedule a meeting with the Drexel University Counseling Center’s Case Manager, Melisa Mitchell to explore referral options and get more information for how to meet your mental health needs.
Mental Skills Training with Drexel Dragons
The Mental Game Podcast – Athletes, Musicians and Celebrities breaking stigma around mental health
Self-Awareness for Peak Performance
Navigating the Mental Game of Squash through Mindfulness
Beyond the Finish Line Podcast: Three Tips to Conquer Life After Sport
Webinar: Starting Strong and Creating Success in Life after Sport
Life After Sport Facebook Group