Mental Health Support for Youth Athletes

Building
Awareness.
Saving Lives.

Tom Shields is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and someone who nearly didn't make it. The Tom Shields Foundation funds mental health care and coach training for youth athletes, powered by the swim community.

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Building Awareness
Changing Culture
Saving Lives
Our Mission

The Mission

The Tom Shields Foundation funds mental health appointments for youth athletes and installs evidence-based mental health training at swim clubs, powered by the swim community.

"The system isn't built to find the kid who's learned to hide it. We give the people in the room the tools to see it."
, Tom Shields, Founder
2nd
Leading cause of death
for Americans ages 10-34
11 yrs
Average wait between first
symptoms and getting help
~0
Structured mental health support
at most youth sports clubs