Key Takeaways
- ACES members will receive complimentary access to Sports Wellness Platform for their organizations, families, and athletes starting at the TEAMS Conference in Columbus this October
- The platform launched after a two-phase empirical study with 1,266 athletes and 15+ years of research through Lasso Safe
- SWP tracks emotional, physical, and social well-being in real time through validated sport-science questions designed to identify early warning signs
- ACES represents sport executives from Olympic national governing bodies and other leadership organizations
- Live demonstrations for ACES members and staff will run October 13-16 at the TEAMS Conference & Expo
Partnership Brings Validated Health Science to Sport Leadership
Sports Wellness Platform (SWP) has partnered with the Association of Chief Executives for Sport to provide preemptive health and wellness tracking at no cost to member organizations. The collaboration will debut at the TEAMS Conference & Expo in Columbus, Ohio, from October 13-16, where SWP will host live demonstrations.
ACES is a trade association for sport executives that focuses on leadership networking and best practices. Its membership includes many leaders from Olympic national governing bodies.
Under the agreement, ACES members receive SWP access as a no-cost benefit that extends to their organizations, families, and athletes within their communities.
Real-Time Tracking for Athlete Well-Being
SWP measures and tracks youth and athlete experiences through a series of questions about emotional, physical, and social well-being. The platform aims to identify potential issues or problems at an early stage by monitoring responses in real time.
The system transforms what the company calls “invisible signals” into measurable outcomes, allowing coaches and administrators to act on data before situations escalate.
“SWP is more than prevention, it’s foresight,” said Pamela Minix, founder and CEO of SWP. “It helps leaders recognize small signals early and proactively build the outcomes and legacy their organizations are striving for.”
Research Foundation and Leadership Team
SWP launched after a two-phase empirical study involving 1,266 athletes. The research was led by Dr. Travis Dorsch, a former NFL player and founder of the Families in Sport Lab at Utah State University. The platform aligns with international sport psychology frameworks.
The company’s research extends over 15 years through work conducted at Lasso Safe. Dr. Veronique Valliere serves as SWP’s chief science officer and advises the U.S. Congress, Department of Justice, and FBI on related matters.
SWP has established partnerships with Project Play, Youth Inc., Players Health, and Globocol to connect insights with action pathways. These partnerships provide athletes, coaches, and organizations with access to science-backed resources when issues are flagged.
Access and Implementation for ACES Members
“ACES endeavors to provide its members with tools and information designed to strengthen organizational leadership capabilities,” said ACES President Rick Mack. “Partnering with SWP allows us to deliver a future-focused solution that makes wellness and safety measurable and actionable for our members.”
The no-cost model removes a financial barrier for member organizations looking to implement wellness tracking systems. With growing attention on athlete mental health and safety across youth and Olympic sports, the partnership gives ACES members access to a validated tool without requiring budget allocation.
Organizations attending the TEAMS Conference next week can view live demonstrations and speak with SWP representatives about implementation within their programs.
via: SportsTravel
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