OUR MISSION
Thru The Game strives to improve emotional intelligence in an effort to foster more resilient teens and young adults. By getting athletes, coaches, and parents on the same page with regards to mental health, we create a more supportive environment for kids to thrive and deal with life's challenges.
OUR METHODS
With mental health support for young athletes, guidance for parents, and education and training for coaches, Thru The Game takes a 360-degree approach to health and wellness. We heavily reinforce life lessons learned through sports, while also addressing the many challenges kids face off the field. Timely topics and trends are discussed within the supportive context of the team, guided and facilitated by adults with an expertise in counseling, coaching, and athletics.
OUR CLIENTS
 Concept Lacrosse |  Team 91 Lacrosse |  Stop Underage Drinking & Drugs |
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 Cherry Creek FBLA |  Colorado Rapids 2 |  Slammers |
 Golden Eagles Field Hockey |  Concept Lacrosse |  |
 InfuCareRX |  Aurora Public Schools |  Kulture Performance logo |
 Heritage High School |  Kent Denver School |  Colorado Academy logo |
 UT Martin Skyhawks logo |  Francis De Sales Stallions logo |  Sun Valley Kitchen and Community Center logo |
 Valor Logo |  214 Lacrosse |  |
 Green Mountain Lax |  Steadfast Track Academy |  Denver City Lax |
 Colorado Torpedos Swim TeamTeam logo |  Team Colorado HockeyTeam logo |  Snap LaxTeam logo |
 Team 180 SportsTeam logo |  Raptors LacrosseTeam logo |  Electras LacrosseTeam logo |
 HLA Lacrosse FoundationTeam logo |  Memphis Inner City RugbyTeam logo |  Columbine LacrosseTeam logo |
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SET UP FOR SUCCESS
Thru The Game counselors have extensive experience not only with mental health, but also with coaching and sports. We've found that the camaraderie built through sports encourages honesty and vulnerability, which creates an ideal setting for mental health support and personal growth. Using our proactive approach in a non-threatening environment empowers athletes to apply what they learn on the field to their life situations off the field.
WHY NOW?
Teenage years have always been challenging but today, our kids are faced with a lot more pressure and it is in their faces every day. It has led to both an epidemic of depression and anxiety in teens and children and an increase in eating disorders and teen suicide.
58%
RATE OF INCREASE OF TEEN SUICIDE IN COLORADO SINCE 2016
1/3
COLORADO YOUTH WHO REPORT A SENSE OF SADNESS OR HOPELESSNESS
52%
RATE OF INCREASE OF MAJOR DEPRESSION IN YOUTH SINCE 2005
30M
CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS
Currently, the average delay between onset of mental illness symptoms and treatment is 11 years!
This is a number we can directly affect by being proactive.