Mission
To bring together student-athletes, coaches, mental health professionals, and campus leaders to advance strategies that support the holistic well-being and mental health of college athletes.
Objectives
Assemble mental health practitioners, athletes, coaches, administrators, and others
with an interest in college athlete mental healthDiscuss the pressing college athlete mental health practices
Share information on best college athlete mental health practices
Create a shared community among and support for mental health practitioners
working with college athletes
Panels
Getting in the business/Young & New Providers: In the Business networking/connection opportunities for young providers- What groups exist now? Where is there potential to grow?
Future of Mental Health in “College/Semi-Professional” Sports
Athlete Panel: Real Stories, Real Challenges
Faith & Athlete Mental Health
Suicide
Academics & Mental
Coaches & Mental Health
Submission Guidelines
“Abstract” Word Count: 500 Words
Format: What panel would you like to be a part of? What is your expertise in this area?
Resume/CV: Attach separately as a PDF
Submission Deadline: 3/17/2026
Notification of Acceptance: Ongoing
Potential panelists MAY submit more than once. Please do separate submissions for each panel.
Review Criteria
Experience in college athletics/with college athletes
Contribution to knowledge or practice
Potential to participate in multiple panels
Presentation Format
20 minutes per presenter
10 minutes total for Q&A
We ask that presenters use minimal slides (MAX 5) as we want presentations to be more like a “Ted Talk” and less lecture-like