NASHVILLE —Tennessee State is proud to announce a partnership with The Zone, a mobile app designed to monitor and improve the mental health of student-athletes. The partnership will promote the physical and mental wellness of Tennessee State's student-athletes as a continued priority for the University. Tennessee State joins seven universities around the US currently using The Zone's software within their athletic program.
 
"I'm thrilled to have The Zone at TSU," said head football coach Eddie George. "The well-being and mental health of our student-athletes is something that's very important to me as a Head Coach." 
 
Created by former student-athletes, The Zone's groundbreaking technology allows student-athletes to access wellness resources, easily communicate with campus staff, and track their mood. School administrators can access aggregate data and insights surrounding student-athlete wellness through a personalized dashboard, giving teams a unique understanding of what is happening within the athletic program while maintaining student privacy.
 
"We are so excited about our partnership with The Zone!" said Sash-Sha Collier, Executive Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Wellness / SWA. "Our student-athletes will have an opportunity to access a library of resources that will help them to manage everyday stressors. As a Division I student-athlete, it's so important to be able to take care of yourself, both physically and mentally. The Zone is a great opportunity to provide that to our athletes and improve our overall standard of care!"

Last year, 51% of student transfers were due to mental health-related issues. By using The Zone, Tennessee State can continue its commitment to using innovation to drive high performance and allow players to feel their best on and off the field.
 
"We are thrilled to partner with Tennessee State Athletics for the upcoming school year. Tennessee State has continuously shown the importance of mental health and how it impacts physical performance on and off the field. By bringing a personalized solution to their players and staff, we couldn't be more excited to grow this partnership and help them achieve their program goals." Said Erik Poldroo, Co-Founder of The Zone.
 
The Zone made additional efforts to ensure the platform has significantly more content and support for student-athletes of marginalized communities. There is a significant need for student-athlete mental wellness and support. The Zone is partnering with many historically Black colleges and universities to give marginalized groups first access to this state-of-the-art mental wellness system. For more information visit www.itsthezone.com.