HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | Alabama A&M University Athletics is proud to continue its partnership with The Zone, a leading mental health and performance software platform built specifically for athletic programs. This renewed collaboration reflects Alabama A&M's continued commitment to prioritizing the holistic well-being of its student-athletes on and off the field.
 
Since launching an initial partnership, Alabama A&M has leveraged The Zone to provide its athletes with on-demand mental health resources, daily wellness check-ins, and performance psychology tools, all within a mobile app designed by former student-athletes. With this new extension, Alabama A&M will increase its support package to The Zone Elite, a comprehensive, end-to-end mental wellness offering that will add virtual clinician access through The Zone's partnership and integration with Mindflow, a trusted virtual sports psychology platform. Available directly in The Zone's app experience, Alabama A&M scholar-athletes will have direct access to licensed professionals and customized support as part of their everyday wellness routine.
 
At the heart of this initiative is The Zone's mission to serve as a connectivity tool across departments - bridging athletics, sports medicine, and mental health into a unified care system. Through a secure staff dashboard, support staff at Alabama A&M can monitor team-wide trends and engage in early, informed interventions to promote long-term athlete development and well-being.
 
As part of the extended partnership, Alabama A&M will also continue exploring new opportunities for student-athlete engagement, including mental health awareness initiatives, staff development programming, and deeper integration with academic and wellness support services across campus.
 
Erik Poldroo, Co-Founder and COO of The Zone, praised the extension as a testament to the university's leadership in athlete care:
 
"Alabama A&M has been an incredible partner from the start - intentional, forward-thinking, and athlete-first. Extending this partnership signals that they're not just checking the mental health box - they're building a system where support is consistent, connected, and deeply embedded in the culture. We're proud to continue standing alongside them."
  About Alabama A&M Athletics
Alabama A&M University sponsors 17 NCAA Division I programs competing in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The Bulldogs are dedicated to developing student-athletes who excel academically, compete fiercely, and lead with character.
 
About The Zone
The Zone is an innovative mental performance platform designed for athletic programs. Built by former student-athletes, The Zone combines science-backed content, proactive tools, and real-time data to support both athletes and staff. Through integrations with trusted partners like Mindflow, The Zone helps bridge the gap between daily wellness and clinical care—making mental health as central to performance as physical training.