Transforming
Athletic Wellness
Through Innovation

At The Zone, we redefine mental health support for athletic programs with cutting-edge solutions that drive performance and well-being.

Our platform integrates seamlessly into your program, empowering athletes and wellness teams to achieve their best.

The Zone Supports:

175 +

565 +

Staff

7K +

Teams

Students

At The Zone, we redefine mental health support for athletic programs with cutting-edge solutions that drive performance and well-being.

Our platform integrates seamlessly into your program, empowering athletes and wellness teams to achieve their best.

The Zone Supports:

565 +

Students

7K +

Teams

170 +

Staff

The mental health crisis in athletics needs immediate and effective action. 

With rising instances of anxiety and depression among athletes and a significant gap in access to effectively support the wellness teams, The Zone is committed to bridging this divide. We provide a proactive and data-driven approach to mental wellness, ensuring staff have the proper tools to support athletes.

Our platform is designed to integrate with your existing resources,
enhancing both mental and physical performance while creating a
supportive environment for everyone involved.

Our Story

Founded By Athletes
For Athletes

We're driven by our own journeys as athletes to ensure that every athlete has access to the mental health support they need, challenging the norms to make wellness an essential part of athletic success.

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Our Team

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Ivan Tchatchouwo

Founder & CEO

As a former collegiate basketball player and team captain, Ivan experienced an injury that ended his junior season. Dropping out of pre-med and using substances to cope, he eventually discovered the college’s sports psychologist who diagnosed Ivan with depression. Seeking support helped Ivan realize he was struggling with an identity crisis. Ivan discovered that many teammates were silently struggling behind the scenes, yet only two athletes had sought help in three years. This realization sparked the idea for The Zone, a way to provide more efficent and efffective mental wellness support for all athletes.

Erik Poldroo

Founder & COO

As a college baseball player, Erik experienced firsthand the challenges of anxiety and stress impacting his performance on the field. He found solace in meditation and mindfulness, which not only transformed his approach to the game but also his overall well-being. Through this journey, Erik recognized the lack of access to mental wellness resources for many athletes and the helplessness felt by staff due to this unaddressed issue. This realization inspired Erik to establish a platform dedicated to providing comprehensive support for athletes, ensuring they can access the mental health resources they need without encountering fear or stigma.

Janaya Reid

Founder & CPO

Janaya understands the world through her experience as a woman of color. She knows firsthand what it feels like to be marginalized and not have institutional support. Over the years she’s learned its difficult to access reliable and relatable resources, there is a lack of education around what wellness means and how it can be applied to one’s life, and students require an innovative approach to wellness.

Adrien Feudijo

CTO

Adrien Feudjio’s journey from being the Valedictorian at Morgan State University to becoming a Product Manager at Google is a testament to his passion for innovation and technology. As the CEO/CTO of an app dedicated to supporting international students, Adrien leverages his expertise in digital transformation to create impactful solutions. His experience in the tech industry, coupled with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by global students, drives his commitment to making a difference in the digital space.

Medical Team

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Dr. Adam Brown

Professor of Psychology and Head of the Trauma and Global Mental Health Lab at The New School

Christie Brooks RD

Functional Medicine Nutritionist and Registered Dietician

Dr. Rabia Subhani

Licensed Psychologist and Founder of Mindful Living LLC

Dr. Roy Collins

Chief Resident Psychiatrist at Stanford University

Content Team

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Buddy Biancalana 

Former MLB Shortstop and 1985 World Series Champion

Experienced Mental Skills and Mental Performance Coach

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