Mental Health for Youth Athletes
From MLS academies to high school athletic departments — Onrise gives youth programs the mental health infrastructure they need, without the overhead of building it in-house.
What We Provide for Youth Programs
Developmentally appropriate, clinician-backed mental health support designed specifically for young athletes, their families, and the staff who work with them.
Age-Appropriate Support
All peer supporters and clinical staff are trained to work with youth athletes. Developmentally sensitive, trauma-informed care for ages 13–22.
Parent Resources Included
Families are part of the support system. Parents receive resources and guidance to help support their young athlete at home.
Peer Support from Former Youth Athletes
Young athletes connect with mentors who navigated elite youth programs — understanding the pressures of academies and club sport firsthand.
Injury Recovery Support
Individual and group recovery support for injured youth athletes, addressing the psychological toll of time off and return-to-play anxiety.
Duty of Care & Compliance
HIPAA-compliant infrastructure, parental consent workflows, and documentation support — so your program meets its legal and ethical obligations.
Coach & Staff Guidance Line
A dedicated line for coaches and staff to consult with clinicians about athlete concerns — so your team always knows what to do next.
High Schools Shouldn't Have to Figure This Out Alone
The mental health needs of high school athletes are real — and growing. Onrise gives your program a complete, affordable solution that fits the unique constraints of a high school AD.
Most high school ADs can't hire a dedicated mental health counselor for athletics. Onrise gives you a full-stack solution — peer support, therapy, and crisis care — without adding headcount.
Mental health crises happen at night, on weekends, during travel. Onrise's 24/7 crisis support means your athletes are never without a resource — and you're not the only line of defense.
High schoolers won't always go to a counselor. They will talk to someone who's been in their shoes. Our former-athlete peer supporters break down the barrier and get kids to the right level of care.
Duty of care expectations for high school athletics are rising. Having a documented, proactive mental health resource on record protects your athletes and your institution.
Unique Pressures Facing Youth Athletes
Young athletes in competitive programs face pressures that most adults never experience — and they're navigating them during the most formative years of their development.
- Early specialization burnout
- Identity built entirely around sport at a young age
- Academic pressure alongside elite training
- Fear of disappointing coaches, parents, or scouts
- Injury without adequate identity support
- Comparison to peers and social media pressure
- Transition from youth to collegiate sport
- Developmental challenges during formative years
Youth Programs We Serve
From competitive high school programs to elite national academies — we meet youth athletes where they are.
MLS Academies
Supporting the next generation of professional soccer players through the physical and emotional demands of academy life.
Elite Club Programs
Multi-sport club programs building athletes from youth through collegiate recruitment.
High School Athletic Programs
Public and private high schools with competitive athletic departments that want proactive mental health support — not just crisis response.
Prep & Boarding Schools
High-performance athletic prep schools where student-athletes live, train, and compete under extraordinary pressure.
National Training Centers
Olympic development and national training environments for top-ranked youth athletes in their sport.
Independent Academies
Sport-specific academies (tennis, gymnastics, swimming, etc.) focused on developing nationally competitive youth athletes.
Protect Your Young Athletes
Whether you run an MLS academy, a club program, or a high school athletic department — we'll build a plan that fits your program and your budget.