Support for student-athletes, coaches, and families. If you're struggling, you're not alone — and reaching out is a sign of strength.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out right away. These free, confidential services are available around the clock.
Free, confidential support for people in distress, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the U.S.
Connect with a trained crisis counselor by text, anytime, anywhere in the U.S.
If there is an immediate risk to life, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Tools to understand your mind, manage pressure, and ask for help.
Training and guidance to support athlete mental health on your team.
How to talk with your athlete and connect them to care.
Practical, athlete-first guides created by Alston for Athletes — free to download, share, and use with your team.
Hotlines, provider directories, university services, book and podcast recommendations, and specialized resources — from trauma and grief to eating disorders, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ support, and transitioning athletes.
Download the guide (PDF) →Hands-on exercises for performance anxiety, goal setting, self-talk, boundaries, energy and time management, burnout, confidence, and pre-performance routines — built around the 4A Method.
Download the guide (PDF) →Resume building, LinkedIn profile tips, general and sports-specific job boards, and community-based career resources to help athletes launch what comes next.
Download the guide (PDF) →
A podcast started by Alston for Athletes, hosted by founder Marcus Alston. Each episode features candid conversations with current and former student-athletes, sport psychologists, and mental health professionals — exploring the psychological demands of sport, the stigma around mental health in athletics, and the tools athletes need to thrive on and off the field.
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