RESOURCES
Our goal is to connect athletes to the support they need. This list of resources and blog posts are designed to organize some of the countless options you have online.
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As we become aware of more opportunities to support you, we will add them here!
Housing & Food
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The Sports Nutrition Playbook Program: A comprehensive web platform and app-based sports nutrition program tailored for colleges and club sports teams. thesportsnutritionplaybook.com
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Teamworks Nutrition: Connects athletes, dietitians, and performance kitchens to deliver personalized nutrition programs and support. teamworks.com
Healthcare & Insurance
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Athlete's Health (by The National Athletic Trainers' Association) Website: www.nata.org
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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Website: www.acsm.org
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Player’s Health Website: www.playershealth.com
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Athlete Insurance (Sports Insurance) Website: www.athleteinsurance.com
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U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Website: www.usada.org
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Sports Health Insurance (by Covered California) Website: www.coveredca.com
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UnitedHealthcare (Athlete-specific plans) Website: www.uhc.com
Support Groups
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The Hidden Opponent Website: www.thehiddenopponent.org
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Athletes for Hope Website: www.athletesforhope.org
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The Players' Tribune - Mental Health Website: www.theplayerstribune.com
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Mindful Sport Performance Website: www.mindfulsportperformance.org
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The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) - Athlete Programs Website: www.nami.org
Addiction
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The Hidden Opponent Website: www.thehiddenopponent.org
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Athletes for Hope Website: www.athletesforhope.org
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The Players' Tribune - Mental Health Website: www.theplayerstribune.com
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Mindful Sport Performance Website: www.mindfulsportperformance.org
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The National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) - Athlete Programs Website: www.nami.org
Depression & Anxiety
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Mindful Sport Performance Website: www.mindfulsportperformance.org
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The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Athletes) Website: www.thetrevorproject.org
Grief Support
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The National Alliance for Grieving Children Website: www.childrengrieve.org
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The Compassionate Friends Website: www.compassionatefriends.org
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Grief Share Website: www.griefshare.org
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The Grief Toolbox Website: www.thegrieftoolbox.com
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Hope For The Warriors (Support for Athletes & Veterans) Website: www.hopeforthewarriors.org
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Good Grief (for Athletes and Families) Website: www.good-grief.org
NIL Support
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NIL Network Website: www.nilnetwork.com
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Athletes First Partners Website: www.athletesfirstpartners.com
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The Athlete’s Marketplace (by MarketPryce) Website: www.marketpryce.com
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NIL Deals (by FanWord) Website: www.fanword.com
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Student Athlete NIL (by NCAA) Website: www.ncaa.org/nil
Crisis Hotlines
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA) Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Phone: 988 (Text or Call)
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Crisis Text Line Website: www.crisistextline.org Text: Text HOME to 741741 (24/7)
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The National Helpline for Mental Health (SAMHSA) Website: www.samhsa.gov Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
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NCAA Mental Health Support Hotline Website: www.ncaa.org/mental-health Phone: 1-833-9ATHLETE (928-4538)
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The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Athletes) Website: www.thetrevorproject.org Phone: 1-866-488-7386 Text: Text START to 678678
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Veterans Crisis Line (for athletes with military backgrounds) Website: www.veteranscrisisline.net Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) – Press 1 Text: 838255
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National Domestic Violence Hotline (for athletes in abusive situations) Website: www.thehotline.org Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Text: Text "START" to 88788
Grants & Scholarships
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NCAA Scholarships and Grants Website: www.ncaa.org
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Athletic Scholarships (by NCSA) Website: www.ncsasports.org
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Fastweb (Athletic Scholarships and Grants) Website: www.fastweb.com
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The United States Sports Academy Scholarships Website: www.ussa.edu
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The Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) Website: www.womenssportsfoundation.org
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The American Indian College Fund (for Native American Athletes) Website: www.collegefund.org
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The Track and Field Scholarship Database Website: www.trackandfieldscholarships.com
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The U.S. Department of Education (Federal Grants) Website: www.ed.gov
Financial Transition
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The National Football Foundation (NFF) – Life After Football Program Website: www.footballfoundation.org
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The Player’s Tribune (Career Transition Articles) Website: www.theplayerstribune.com
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Sports and Money (by Athlete’s Financial Advisor) Website: www.sportsandmoney.com
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The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) – Financial Literacy Program Website: www.nbpa.com
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The Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBA) – Player Transition Program Website: www.wnbpa.com
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The NFL Player Engagement Program Website: www.nflpa.com
Life After Sports
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The Athlete Career Transition Program (ACTP) Website: www.athletescareertransition.org
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The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) – Financial Literacy Program Website: www.nbpa.com
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The Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBA) – Player Transition Program Website: www.wnbpa.com
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The NFL Player Engagement Program Website: www.nflpa.com
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The NCAA Career Center Website: www.ncaa.org/careercenter
Injury Support
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The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Website: www.apta.org
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The Mayo Clinic – Sports Injuries Website: www.mayoclinic.org
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Sports Injury Clinic Website: www.sportsinjuryclinic.net
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The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Website: www.sportsmed.org
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Sports Injuries Website: www.nih.gov
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Runners Connect – Injury Prevention Website: www.runnersconnect.net
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The Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC) Website: www.sportsmed.org
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Examine.com – Injury Prevention Website: www.examine.com
Parenting Support
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Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Website: www.positivecoach.org
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The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) Website: www.nays.org
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Youth Sports Psychology Website: www.youthsportspsychology.com
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The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) – Sports and Activities Resources Website: www.pta.org
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – Sports and Fitness Resources Website: www.pta.org
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Athlete's Edge (by Nike) – Parent Support Website: www.nike.com
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The NCAA – Guide for Parents of Student-Athletes Website: www.ncaa.org
Paralympic
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Northern California Olympians & Paralympians
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https://sonc.org/our-programs/sports/local-programs/sacramento/
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UNITED STATES OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE: https://www.usopc.org/training-sites
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