Are you a college athlete looking to boost your mental game, reduce stress, and improve your performance?
If you are:
✅ 18 years or older
✅ A current or former NCAA athlete
✅ Actively training and competing (not currently injured)
✅ Curious about mindfulness for athletes
✅ Interested in contributing to research on athlete mental health and well-being
Then this opportunity is for you.
✨ Join a Mindfulness Study for NCAA Athletes
Abigail Cherry is one of our own! A former athlete turned licensed therapist and researcher at Belmont University, Abigail is conducting a new study on mindfulness in active college athletes.
Her research explores how mindfulness affects stress management during competition, overall performance and recovery, and mental well-being in NCAA athletes.
And she’s looking for participants right now.
📋 What the Study Involves
This short-term, athlete-friendly study includes:
✅ A free 4-week self-guided mindfulness program using the UCLA Mindful App
✅ Three brief assessments (each takes about 15 minutes)
✅ Completely confidential participation
✅ Entry for a $50 Visa gift card drawing
💡 Why This Matters
Mindfulness has been shown to help athletes:
- Reduce game-day anxiety
- Improve focus and confidence
- Recover faster from setbacks
- Stay grounded during transitions
Best of all, you’ll walk away with:
🧠 A better understanding of mindfulness
💪 Real-world strategies to handle stress and pressure
🎁 A possible $50 Visa gift card
🌍 The chance to improve mental health for student-athletes across the country
📩 Ready to Participate?
If you’re an active NCAA athlete and want to be part of this innovative research study on mindfulness and performance, email Abigail today at:
📧 abigail.cherry@bruins.belmont.edu
This is a simple, flexible, and impactful way to support your well-being and contribute to the future of athlete mental health.
We hope you’ll join!
All the best,
Laura
The Athlete Psychotherapist 
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