SportSpark

SportSpark

The premier mental health platform for college athletes

Our Mission

As current Division I athletes, we understand the unique challenges student-athletes face every day. At SportSpark, our mission is to foster a supportive community where athletes can connect, lean on each other, and grow — mentally, emotionally, and physcially.

How will this app help me?

  1. Supports the mental health and well-being of college athletes

  2. Helps manage stress, anxiety, and life balance challenges

  3. Features include:

    • Anonymous chat forums

    • Prompted journaling

    • Helpful articles

    • Guided meditations

  4. Provides a safe space to reflect, connect, and recharge

Features of the app prototype

Chat

Journal

FAQs

  • We are currently building the app and hope for it to be available for testing in mid April. In the meantime join our waitlist and follow our instagram

  • Yes, SportSpark will be free to download on IOS and Andrioid

  • Not at all. SportSpark is for all college athletes — whether you're facing a tough time, just want to stay on top of your mental wellness or looking to connect with people in a similar situation to you.

  • Yes. Any posts or messages in the forums are completely anonymous — we never share your name or identifying info. Our goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you can be honest and feel supported.

  • While coaches and teammates can be great support systems, sometimes it’s easier to open up in a space where there’s no pressure or expectations. SportSpark gives you private tools and anonymous forums to express yourself freely, explore your emotions, and find support without fear of judgment.

  • Not at all. All tools on the app are designed to fit into your busy schedule. Whether it's a quick journal entry, a scroll through the forum, or a quick read, you can use SportSpark whenever you need it, even between classes or practices.

  • Absolutely. Sportspark is a great companion to therapy. Has your therapist ever asked you how you felt during the week and you couldn’t remember because you were so busy?

    With SportSparks morning and evening check-in, you’ll never forget your stress level last Tuesday.

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