The Urgent Battle for Mental & Emotional health in young athletes
70%
70% of kids who participate in organized sports feel pressure to win and 40% said they feel pressure to be perfect.
– National Alliance for Youth Sports
47%
47% of high school athletes reported symptoms of depression.
– National Athletic Trainers’ Association
1 in 3
1 in 3 parents with children in sports reported that their child had experienced burnout from playing.
– The Aspen Institute
HOLISTIC SPORTS EDUCATION
Champion Forward is committed to empowering caretakers, competitors, and coaches to thrive on and off the field. We believe that talking about holistic wellbeing and mental health in youth athletics is urgent.