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I was dealing with anxiety, but I didn't know how to talk about it. I thought I had to handle everything by myself.
High School Athlete
Why Athlete Wellness
The State of Today's Athlete.
Behind every highlight reel is a story most people never see.
Today's athletes face increasing pressure to perform, growing mental health challenges, financial uncertainty, identity struggles, and the reality that one injury—or one season—can change everything.
The pressure is real.
The struggles are real.
And far too many athletes are navigating them alone.
It's time we change that.
The Challenges Are Real.
The Numbers Don't Lie.
Mental Health
1 in 3
Student-athletes experience significant symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Source: NCAA
Identity
80%
Of athletes report struggling with their identity once sports are no longer their primary focus.
Source: NCAA Research
Financial Wellness
78%
Of former professional athletes experience serious financial challenges within the first few years after retirement.
Source: NFLPA / Sports Financial Studies
Life Transition
60%
Of athletes report feeling unprepared for life after sports.
Suicide Prevention
1 in 5
Athletes report experiencing thoughts of self-harm or severe emotional distress during their athletic careers.
Beyond the Statistics,
Real Lives Are Impacted.
Pressure.Expectation.Fear of failure.Injury.
Social media.Identity.Money.Transition.
These challenges don't disappear when the game ends.
They affect classrooms, locker rooms, homes, relationships, careers, and entire communities.
Athlete wellness isn't about creating better athletes.
It's about helping people build healthier lives.
No athlete should have to face these challenges alone.
Voices From the Game
Different Journeys.
One Common Need.
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I wanted my son to be prepared for life—not just football. There's so much more to his future.
Parent
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When football ended, I wasn't prepared for what came next. I wish someone had helped me prepare before that moment arrived.
Former Professional Athlete
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We're trained to coach the game. We also need resources to help coach the person.
Coach
Stronger Athletes.
Stronger Communities.
Early Support Changes Lives
Addressing challenges early creates healthier athletes and stronger futures.
Stronger Families
When athletes are supported, families become stronger.
Better Communities
Healthy athletes become healthy leaders who give back.
Lasting Impact
Athlete wellness creates ripple effects that extend far beyond sports.
Why LM39 Exists.
LM39 Foundation was created because we believe athletes deserve support beyond the scoreboard.
We prepare athletes mentally.
We strengthen them physically.
We educate them financially.
We help them discover purpose beyond the game.
Through mentorship, education, community, and opportunity, we're building athletes who are equipped not only to compete—but to lead.
We're not just preparing athletes for the next season.
We're preparing them for the rest of their lives.
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Football gave me opportunities.
Purpose gave me a legacy.
LM39 exists to help athletes discover both.
Our Focus
Mental Wellness
Building confidence, resilience, emotional intelligence, and mental strength.
Physical Wellness
Performance, recovery, nutrition, movement, and injury prevention.
Financial Literacy
Helping athletes understand money, ownership, investing, and long-term financial health.
Life Beyond Sports
Preparing athletes for leadership, careers, purpose, and lifelong success.
The Future Is In Our Hands.
Every athlete deserves access to the support, education, and opportunities they need to thrive—not just during their playing days, but throughout their lives.
Together, we can build a future where every athlete is equipped to succeed mentally, physically, financially, and beyond the game.