February 2026 | White Paper
Outmatched and Under Pressure: A New Approach to Student-Athlete Wellbeing
Why the current system of screening questionnaires, wellness check-ins, and open-door policies fails to detect athlete distress — and how a framework grounded in Self-Determination Theory can distribute the burden of detection across athletes, coaches, and institutions.
Self-Determination TheoryNCAAAthlete WellbeingMental Health