Summary

In this episode, John Armstead, co-founder of the Athletes Together app, discusses the importance of mental health in sports, sharing his personal journey as a former athlete and the need for accessible mental health resources for athletes. The conversation explores the features of the app, the different types of mental health professionals available, and the challenges of engaging coaches in mental health awareness. John emphasizes the need for proactive mental wellness strategies and the app's mission to support athletes in their mental health journey.

Takeaways

John Armstead's journey highlights the need for mental health support in sports.

The Athletes Together app aims to provide athlete-specific mental health resources.

Mental health is directly correlated with athletic performance.

Education about mental health resources is crucial for athletes.

The app will feature a variety of mental health professionals.

Proactive mental wellness strategies are essential for athletes.

Only 19% of colleges have a sports psychologist on staff.

Engaging coaches in mental health discussions is vital for athlete support.

Balancing startup challenges with personal mental health is a common struggle.

The app is set to launch on October 1st, aiming to help athletes of all levels.

Sound Bites

"I didn't even know what was out there."

"We need to work on this a little bit more."

"It's their job to win games."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mental Health in Sports

01:48 The Need for Athlete-Specific Mental Health Support

05:38 Features of the Athletes Together App

08:11 Understanding Different Types of Coaches

09:22 Access to Mental Health Support for Athletes

11:24 Building Awareness Among Coaches

12:19 Balancing Startup Life and Mental Health

14:00 Launch Plans and Key Takeaways

16:08 Minimalist Black White The End Animation Video-2.mp4