Champion Minds
Our Mission and Vision
Champion Minds is dedicated to increase dialogue in mental health of student-athletes and create a safe and supportive community where athletes can learn tools, interact, and develop resilience to help them grow and thrive on and off the field. We strive to become an acknowledged source of mental-health awareness for student-athletes in the greater Los Angeles/Orange County area and beyond through creating chapters within each schools that can further continue the important message in mental health.
Our Initiatives
Our projects focus on athlete mental health education, awareness campaigns, and providing resources for those in need. We work towards creating a supportive environment where individuals can thrive and find the help they require.
Meet Our Team
The dedicated individuals working towards awareness for all. Get to know us!
Co-Founder
Alex Teng
I have been playing some kind of sport since I was six. Specifically, my love for basketball began at my local YMCA when I was six. Not so shortly after, I began playing football with my friends during recess and liked both sports, but always loved basketball. As I got older, basketball stuck with me and I continue to play it to this day. While I do enjoy playing basketball, it’s not always easy, balancing academics and athletics is a mentally tolling task. By creating this organization, we hope to help student-athletes be the best version of themselves.
Co-Founder
Brandon Yang
I started playing golf when I was 6 years old. Golf can take a great toll on your mental health and is an incredibly mentally challenging sport. However, as I got older I now try to be grateful and stay mindful throughout the round to ensure success in my game. This helps me deal with the ups and downs of playing golf and take the pressure off of my mind. I understand how mental health can affect student athletes, not just balancing the work of school and staying on top of your practices, I understand those who struggle balancing social life and trying to fit into society. I strive to help students understand their own heads and how to improve their mental health.
Chief Operating Officer
Maxwell Leaks
I’ve been playing sports for as long as I can remember. I started playing organized basketball, football, soccer, and baseball in kindergarten and have tried many sports but I now settled on two. My love for sports has continued since from a young age, and I continue to play football and basketball.
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