Radford University Athletics Expands Partnership with The Zone to Strengthen Mental Health Support for Highlander Student-Athletes

RADFORD, Va. - Radford University Athletics is proud to continue its partnership with The Zone, a leading mental health and performance software platform built specifically for athletic programs. This collaboration underscores Radford's commitment to advancing the holistic well-being and development of its student-athletes both on and off the field of competition.

Through this partnership, Radford student-athletes have access to on-demand mental health resources, daily wellness check-ins, and performance psychology tools - all within a mobile app designed by former student-athletes who understand the challenges of competing at a high level. By integrating The Zone into its day-to-day operations, Radford Athletics is providing its athletes with a proactive and personalized support system that fits seamlessly into their routines.

At the center of the initiative is The Zone's mission to connect all aspects of athlete care, bridging athletics, sports medicine, and mental health into one unified system. Using The Zone's secure staff dashboard, Radford coaches, clinicians, and administrators can gain real-time insight into team-wide wellness trends, helping them make more informed decisions and deliver earlier interventions to promote student-athlete success.

Radford's continued investment in The Zone reflects its leadership in prioritizing mental health support within the Big South Conference and across Division I athletics. In addition to providing daily resources and check-ins, the extended partnership will further explore new opportunities for student-athlete engagement, including campus-wide mental health awareness initiatives, workshops, and staff development programming to expand Radford's culture of care.

Ivan Tchatchouwo, Co-Founder and CEO of The Zone, praised Radford's proactive approach:
"Radford has shown an incredible commitment to the whole student-athlete experience. This partnership demonstrates that their leadership is serious about building sustainable systems of support - not just in moments of crisis, but in the everyday habits and structures that shape long-term wellness and performance. We're honored to continue partnering with them."

About The Zone
The Zone is an innovative mental performance platform designed for athletic programs. Built by former student-athletes, The Zone delivers science-backed content, proactive wellness tools, and actionable data insights to support both athletes and staff. By bridging the gap between daily wellness and performance care, The Zone makes mental health as central to athletics as physical training.

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