After We Play
Mental Health. Identity.
Purpose. Beyond the Game.
Take the AWP SELF-ASSESSMENT
Is your mental health affecting your performance—or your life off the field? Answer this self-assessment quiz. No diagnosis, no judgment—just awareness.
100% COnfidential
BY ATHLETES, FOR ATHLETES
ANONYMOUS
Take our confidential 2-minute check-in.
This isn’t a diagnosis—it’s a tool for awareness, designed to help you reflect on how you’re really doing.
Instructions: Answer each question honestly. All responses are anonymous.
Self-Assessment Questions
1. Do you feel pressure to constantly perform—even when you're exhausted?
2. Have you ever felt lost or worthless when you're not training or competing?
3. Do you use alcohol, drugs, or other substances to help cope with stress, sleep, or emotions?
4. Do you find it difficult to talk about your struggles with teammates, coaches, or family?
5. Have you felt anxious or overwhelmed before or after a game, regardless of the outcome?
6. Have you continued playing through injuries out of fear of losing your spot or identity?
7. Do you struggle to define who you are beyond your sport?
8. Have you experienced mood swings, outbursts, or withdrawal from people you care about?
9. Do you hide your feelings, believing it shows weakness to open up?
10. Have your relationships been affected by your athletic lifestyle or emotional state?
11. Do you experience trouble sleeping due to racing thoughts, worry, or guilt?
12. Have you felt like no one understands what you’re going through?
13. Do you feel pressure from social media or NIL deals to maintain a “perfect” image?
14. Do you ever feel like walking away from it all, even though you love your sport?
15. Have you wished you had someone who’s been through it—just to talk with, without judgment?
If You Answered “Yes” to 5 or More… You’re not alone. Many athletes feel exactly what you’re feeling right now.
Why After We Play?
Being an athlete means living with pressure most people never see. Performance, identity, injuries, social media, transitions—it’s a lot. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to carry it alone.
The 4 Biggest Benefits of After We Play
1. You Are Not Alone
Find support through peer networks & mentorship. Talk to people who’ve been there and know exactly what you’re going through.
2. There Are Healthier Ways to Cope
Get real mental health tools—from mindfulness to nutrition to stress management—so you don’t have to rely on substances or silence.
You Are Not Alone
Find support through peer networks & mentorship. Talk to people who’ve been there and know exactly what you’re going through.
There Are Healthier Ways to Cope
Get real mental health tools—from mindfulness to nutrition to stress management—so you don’t have to rely on substances or silence.
Asking for Help = Strength
Shift from “tough it out” to “team up and talk about it.” Vulnerability is not weakness—it’s how healing starts.
3. Story Beyond Seasons
Learn how to redefine identity and purpose beyond the jersey. Build a future rooted in values, growth, and resilience
4. Asking for Help = Strength
Shift from “tough it out” to “team up and talk about it.” Vulnerability is not weakness—it’s how healing starts.
Your Story Doesn’t End When the Season Does
Find support through peer networks & mentorship. Talk to people who’ve been there and know exactly what you’re going through.
For Every Stage of the Journey
🎓 High School to College
Prepare for the Invisible Game: pressure, identity, freedom, and outside influence. Build resilience now.
🏅 College to Pros
Going pro isn’t just about performance—it’s about identity, sanity, and support. Learn how to thrive, not just survive.
⏳ When the Game Ends
Your love for the sport doesn’t disappear when your career does. After We Play helps you grieve, rebuild, and redefine success.
💙 For Parents
Support your child without being consumed by the pressure. Access parent resources, coaching, and community.
How After We Play Helps
Guided meditation & stress tools
Movement & exercise for well-being (not performance)
Nutrition guidance for health & longevity
Anonymous peer groups & recovery circles
Self-care playbooks customized for YOU
Parent & family support resources
After We Play isn’t just a program. It’s a community, a toolkit, and a lifeline—built by athletes, for athletes.
Playing the game is hard. Leaving the game is harder. Living well after it is the hardest—but most important—victory of all.