AthletesTogether Named Official Mental Wellness Partner of University of Richmond Athletics

PRESS RELEASE
‍Date: July 23, 2026
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AthletesTogether, the mental wellness and mental performance platform built specifically for athletes, today announced a partnership with the University of Richmond, becoming the Official Mental Wellness Partner of Spider Athletics. The collaboration puts a dedicated, athlete-first mental training tool in the hands of every Richmond student-athlete.

AthletesTogether was co-built alongside some of the top sports psychologists, neuroscientists, and athletes in the country, translating an established sports psychology framework into a daily tool that improves the mental wellness and mental performance of student-athletes. The platform is already in the hands of professional and elite athletes — with NFL, MLB, MLS, and Olympic competitors among its users. Now it comes home. AthletesTogether was co-founded by former Richmond lacrosse player John Armistead, and this partnership brings the same platform trusted by pros to the University of Richmond and Spider Athletics.

What Richmond Athletes Receive
Every Richmond student-athlete gains access to a curated suite of athlete-specific tools, including:
Daily Mental Readiness Metrics
24/7 Mental Wellness Support
Mental Performance Mini Games
Mental Wellness Activities
Daily Habit Builders
Mental Warm-Ups
Season-long challenges, games, and progress tracking

Unlike general wellness apps or static content libraries, AthletesTogether is the first athlete-specific, personalized approach to mental training — gamified, accessible, and built to fit into an athlete's day rather than sit on a shelf. For Spider Athletics, it represents a real mental performance and wellness edge, and a clear signal that the program takes wellbeing as seriously as winning.

For Armistead, the partnership is personal.
"The opportunity to give back to the Richmond community that shaped me means everything to me. I truly believe in everything they are building at Richmond and within the athletic community, and we hope to be an integral part in moving forward and bringing home more championships. Richmond will forever hold a special place in my heart — and we hope to be a helping hand in the next generation of athletes."
— John Armistead, Co-Founder, AthletesTogether

By layering a holistic, athlete-first mental performance program on top of its already elite offerings, Richmond is investing in the whole athlete — on and off the field.

Learn more at www.athletestogether.com or follow @athletestogether on Instagram.

Media Contact: AthletesTogether [john@athletestogether.com]