FEATURED NEWS STORY
Understanding NIL and Well-Being
As a student-athlete at the University of Michigan I quickly learned that name, image, and likeness (NIL) is shaping the world of college athletics today. Several businesses are beginning to see the value in creating NIL sponsorship opportunities with student-athletes due to an NCAA rule change in June 2021.
Sports Betting, Its Risks and Practical Safeguards in College Sports
One concern shared by many across college athletics is the growing prevalence of sports betting. At the NCAA Convention on Wednesday, hundreds of leaders from all three divisions gathered for a panel discussion on the topic. The featured education session focused on the landscape of sports betting in college sports, its risks and practical safeguards for campus leaders to consider.
Michael Goudeau Earns AthleteTalk NIL Deal
AthleteTalk is excited to announce that Michael Goudeau, a junior catcher on the Texas Southern University (TSU) baseball team, is the latest college student-athlete to EARN and AthleteTalk NIL deal.
New Paltz Student-Athletes to Benefit from Renewal of Partnership with AthleteTalk
The State University of New York at New Paltz, Department of Athletics has renewed its partnership with AthleteTalk to provide AthleteTalk 2.0 mental health to all Hawks student-athletes and coaches.
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Cross Country Championships
Between October 26th and 28th, MEAC student-athletes will “compete” against each other, by completing mental health plans, sharing quotes, facts, and strategies to their social media, and completing wellness workouts.
AthleteTalk Partners With the Sport Social Work Journal
The partnership will involve the Sport Social Work Journal providing AthleteTalk and its users with “conversational content” from the latest research on athlete mental health and evidence-based practices designed to enhance athlete well-being.
Mental Health Partnership Case Studies
Before AthleteTalk launched at NSU we provided a virtual mental health and wellness training for Spartan coaches. The training provided an opportunity for coaches to meet AthleteTalk staff, discuss mental health issues, and fully understand our passion for athlete and coach mental health.
