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    • Home
    • Who We Are
    • Explore & Learn
      • Huddle Up for Athletes
      • Step Up for Parents
      • Dig Deep Podcast
      • Resource Links
    • Events
    • Get Involved
    • Merch
  • Home
  • Who We Are
  • Explore & Learn
    • Huddle Up for Athletes
    • Step Up for Parents
    • Dig Deep Podcast
    • Resource Links
  • Events
  • Get Involved
  • Merch

Fuel Your Mental Game

Dragonfly Initiative helps you build focus, confidence, and bounce-back skills—on the court, in class, and in life. Own your mindset. Win the moment.

Own Your Mindset

Take a Pause

Stressed, burned out, done, we get it. When the grind starts to wear you down, it’s okay to pause. We’re here with peer stories, quick resets, and support that meets you where you are. 

Real Talk

Welcome to Dragonfly Initiative

Our Focus

Being a student-athlete is tough. There's a lot of pressure to do well, and getting hurt is a real worry. This, plus other life stresses such as transitioning to adulthood, relationship drama and social pressures, can make it hard to deal with feelings. You may feel like you can't look weak. That makes it even harder to ask for help. 


We help high school and college-age athletes build their mental game, stay centered, and learn to bounce back from stress and burnout, both on and off the field.  


Athletes Supporting Athletes

Our student leadership team, interns and volunteers keep Dragonfly Initiative flying. Peer-to-peer support is a win for the student athletes we help. And our student team members also win through planning and leading onsite events, creating impactful content and building employment skills. 



The Need

39% of college athletes reported feeling so depressed that it was difficult to function.


Suicides among student athletes have increased. This population is at higher risk compared to non-athlete peers.


30% of college student athletes report feeling overwhelmed, and 1 in 4 experience significant anxiety.


National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

American College Health Association - National College Health Assessment

Do You Need Help Right Now?

If you or a friend is in a mental health crisis, or you simply need to vent, help is available.

Crisis Text Line

Visit https://www.crisistextline.org or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor. Free confidential 24/7 support in English and Spanish. 

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Visit  https://988lifeline.org or call/text 988 to find support for yourself or someone else.

Additional Help

The Jed Foundation, (JED) a non-profit promoting mental health in teens and young adults, lists additional crisis hotlines, and provides information including warning signs of suicide and how to help a friend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@dragonflyinitiative.org with additional questions.

Dragonfly Initiative draws inspiration from the dragonfly, a symbol of adaptability, clarity and flexibility. They are known for their ability to swiftly adjust to wind and storms, symbolizing resilience in the face of adversity. 


Yes, good eye! We embrace the green ribbon as a symbol of mental health awareness and advocacy. Our efforts aim to create a safe environment where student athletes can thrive, reinforcing the importance of mental health and encouraging open conversations about the challenges they face. 


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