The Dragonfly Initiative
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    • Home
    • Athletes
      • Huddle Up
      • The Athletic Voice [link]
      • Video Collection [link]
      • Podcasts
      • Resource Links
    • Everyone Else
      • Step Up for Parents
      • Level Up for Coaches
      • Lift Up for Schools
    • Who We Are
      • Mission, Impact, Goals
      • Founders and Team
      • News
    • Events
    • Get Involved
    • Merch

  • Home
  • Athletes
    • Huddle Up
    • The Athletic Voice [link]
    • Video Collection [link]
    • Podcasts
    • Resource Links
  • Everyone Else
    • Step Up for Parents
    • Level Up for Coaches
    • Lift Up for Schools
  • Who We Are
    • Mission, Impact, Goals
    • Founders and Team
    • News
  • Events
  • Get Involved
  • Merch

The dragonfly symbolizes what our student athletes need the most: adaptability, self-realization and resilience in the face of adversity.

Mission & Impact

Mission - What do we do?

Dragonfly Initiative empowers student athletes to nurture their mental health and wellbeing through awareness, education, advocacy and peer support networks. 

Vision - What do we aspire to achieve?

Create a future where student athletes are enabled to thrive in their academic, athletic and personal lives by actively prioritizing mental health and wellness. 

Goals

Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy

Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy

Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy

End the stigma around mental health in sports and create a culture of active support through awareness and advocacy.

Resources

Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy

Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy

Provide student athletes with access to essential resources and support.  

Education

Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy

Personal Development

Prepare athletes for lifelong success by providing educational programs that help student athletes thrive both on and off the court. 

Personal Development

Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy

Personal Development

Provide opportunities for improving resilience skills and managing 

mental health.

Leadership Development

Leadership Development

Leadership Development

Create a network of student athlete leaders that provide education and development opportunities, advocate for their peers and provide insights on the current needs and challenges of student athletes. 

Community Engagement

Leadership Development

Leadership Development

Establish a prominent social media presence and create opportunities for participating in various 

support networks. 

Partnerships

Leadership Development

Partnerships

Develop strategies that can be adopted by academic and athletic organizations and provide resources for execution. 

Contact Us

Email: info@dragonflyinitiative.org

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