ORANGE, Calif., August _ 2024 — Chapman University Athletics is pleased to announce a partnership with The Zone, the leading mental healthcare operating system in sports. This innovative collaboration aims to strengthen the mental health support at Chapman by providing campus staff and clinicians with comprehensive and user-friendly software to address the changing mental wellness needs of Chapman student-athletes.
The partnership between The Zone and Chapman University will involve The Zone acting as a wellness software for campus clinicians, and helping amplify their ability to provide care. This will include offering personalized mental performance resources, data-driven insights, and seamless sharing tools. This strategic alliance aims to empower the staff to better understand and support Chapman student-athletes, prioritizing mental health and wellness alongside athletic performance.
"We are incredibly grateful and honored to be the first NCAA Division III program to partner with the Zone." Said Raquel Greenberg, Operations Administrator at Chapman University "This partnership furthers our commitment to supporting the mental health of our student-athletes through their entire Chapman experience. We have no doubts that The Zone's platform will be a tremendous tool for staff and student-athletes in managing the extensive demands they face."
The collaboration will focus on implementing The Zone's innovative platform across all Chapman University sports teams. It will emphasize creating a nurturing environment where athletes can thrive mentally and physically. This partnership underscores the university's dedication to setting a new standard for mental health support within collegiate athletics.
"Our partnership with Chapman Athletics marks a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize mental health support within sports, as well as at the DIII level," said Erik Poldroo, Co-Founder of The Zone. "We are excited to provide their team with the tools they need to foster a healthier, more resilient athletic community."
About Chapman University Athletics
Chapman University Athletics is committed to fostering a supportive environment where student-athletes excel academically and athletically. With a focus on holistic development, Chapman University offers a wide range of programs designed to enhance the overall well-being of its athletes.
About the Zone
The Zone is committed to empowering mental wellness staff to deliver efficient and personalized mental health care to their athletes. By integrating our comprehensive suite of solutions, we provide innovative tools that enhance the overall wellness of sports communities enabling them to increase performance, create a safe environment, and amplify access to care.
