Volt Athletics is investing in sports psychology.
What’s happening: The AI athletic training platform acquired ZAMA Health, a mental health app supporting athletes and coaches.
Enhancing its platform with ZAMA’s self-guided check-ins, peer-to-peer engagement, and access to sports psychology clinicians, Volt aims to redefine athletic development.
Head game. Creating personalized strength and conditioning programs, Volt’s 2M+ memberbase reflects its efforts to serve collegiate and pro athletic departments.
By acquiring ZAMA, Volt is highlighting athletic training’s often-overlooked piece.
- Student-athletes have a 22% risk for depression, 12% for anxiety, and 8% for low self-esteem.
- 16% of male and 35% of female collegiate athletes feel mentally exhausted.
- 35% of elite athletes experience a mental health disorder.
Rallying Support
Specialized support is a game-changer, but sports psychologists aren’t widely accessible — and many athletes are hesitant to ask for help.
Stepping in, tech-driven platforms are mainstreaming mental health tools, with collegiate sports competitors The Zone and OnBalance also creating pathways from tracking to treatment.
Punchline: Athletic potential and longevity extend beyond the weight room. As orgs prioritize keeping their players in a good headspace, tools that can quantify, triage, address, and even prevent problems will be a must-have.
