San Antonio, Texas – AthleteTalk, LLC will partner with UNC Charlotte to provide AthleteTalk – a mental health and wellness app – to all 49ers' student-athletes.  In addition to providing 49ers' student-athletes with three, one-year subscriptions, AthleteTalk will also provide access to monthly virtual mental health "talks". 

The Charlotte 49ers have a storied athletics program and boast Final Four finishes in four of the five decades in which they have competed at the NCAA Division I level: 1970s (Men's Basketball, 1977), 1990s (Men's Soccer, 1996), 2000s (Men's Golf, 2007) and 2010s (Men's Soccer, 2011). 

"The mental and emotional wellbeing of our student-athletes are of primary concern to the Health and Wellbeing departments here at UNC Charlotte," said Dr. Mari Ross, Associate Vice Chancellor. "AthleteTalk is a key partner in ensuring our athletes have real-world, real-time access to mental health resources. UNC Charlotte is excited to add another valuable tool to assist our student-athletes in their mental wellness journey.

AthleteTalk utilizes a social media wellness feed, multi-day wellness plans, wellness videos, and more to engage athletes in mental health "workouts".  AthleteTalk combines these key features to normalize mental health and compel athletes to enhance their mental health and wellness.

"We are beyond thankful, to Dr. Ross, Chris Thomasson, and Athletic Director Mike Hill for the opportunity to provide AthleteTalk to 49ers' student-athletes. As the 49ers continue to build a major athletics program, they also remain focused on student-athlete well-being," said Emmett Gill, Jr. Founder, AthleteTalk, LLC. "Mari, with her experience in athlete mental health and Chris with his wealth of knowledge across every aspect of student-athlete development, will greatly enhance this partnership. Athletic Director Hill believes 'We're not in it to be ordinary. We're in it to be extraordinary. Gold is the standard.' As an alum of the university, I wholeheartedly agree."