Tristan Wirfs

Mental health and self-care matter, and Tristan Wirfs is changing the narrative about these two things in the world of football. In 2023, Wirfs was switched from right tackle to left tackle, and he was getting way too in his head about it. A switch like that seems tiny, but any football player will tell you it’s a big deal.

Wirfs wanted to succeed in his new position, so he started seeing a sports psychologist about the position change. He has been very open about the how and why of his mental health journey, acknowledging how important mental health is to a successful, healthy life. By taking this seemingly small step, Wirfs is normalizing therapy in a landscape that so often pressures young men into being “tough.”