Me 1st Then Sports is a movement built to put mental health on the scoreboard. Born from loss but fueled by love, we’re here to shift the culture of sports—starting with how we treat the people inside it.

From youth leagues to the pros, we challenge the “tough it out” mindset and center a new game plan: People over performance. Humanity over hustle. Wellness over winning at all costs.

We affirm student-athletes as whole humans first. We support coaches in checking in with themselves. We raise parental awareness of the emotional pressure their kids carry. And we partner with sports organizations to take bold, public stances that put player well-being above the game.

This is more than advocacy. This is a movement to end the silence, reduce suicide, and protect the mental health of our athletes—one check-in at a time.

Redefining the Game. Person Before Performance.

🧠 Our Mission:
To shift the culture of sports—activating the entire ecosystem from youth to pro, parents and fans to decision-makers—by putting mental and emotional well-being before performance.

🌟 Our Vision
By 2030, Me 1st Then Sports™ envisions a sports culture where athlete depression, anxiety, and suicide are dramatically reduced—and where every level of play fosters mental wellness, joy, and a stronger sense of self beyond the game.

At Me 1st Then Sports™, we’re not just raising awareness—we’re reshaping how the entire sports ecosystem values mental health. Our work is rooted in action, affirmation, and accountability.

🖤 Affirm student-athletes: You are more than your stats. You matter first.
🖤 Awareness for parents: Understand what your athlete is carrying and how to support them.
🖤 Undergird coaches: Create space to check in, slow down, and be human too.
🖤 Empower conferences & leagues: Make a public, unapologetic commitment to mental health.