As a coach or trainer, your expertise may lie in one particular area—whether it’s strength training, performance, or skill development—but your influence extends far beyond just the technical aspects of your role. Your athletes or clients look up to you as a leader in their lives, seeking guidance not only in their physical performance but also in their mental, emotional, and even academic well-being. The importance of supporting those you lead holistically cannot be overstated. When we focus on the whole person, we help them thrive not just in their sport or physical training, but in life.

This may sound exciting or like an overwhelming responsibility to you, and whichever you may feel now, five minutes from now may be a different story. Either way, that’s why we at Volt are always here to support and empower you so you can support and empower those who rely on you.

The Power of a Holistic Approach

Taking a holistic approach to how you support your athletes and clients means acknowledging that they are more than their physical capabilities and how many deadlifts they do or goals they score. Their performance is deeply connected to their mental health, emotional well-being, energy levels, personal lives, and even their academic or career aspirations. We all know, as complex humans, when one area of our lives is neglected, it’s bound to impact other areas, including our performance on the field or in the gym. By supporting the whole person, you create a solid foundation for long-term success.

While you may not be a therapist, nutritionist, physical therapist, or tutor, your athletes and clients still look to you for guidance across many areas of their lives. The important thing to remember is that you don’t need to have all the answers. Your role is to stay aware and attuned to the individuals you work with, asking the right questions and guiding them toward the specific type of support they need. Sometimes, simply being the person who listens, acknowledges their challenges, and connects them with helpful resources can make a significant impact.

That’s why we’ve partnered with leading experts across various fields, from mental health to nutrition and recovery, to provide you with a network of resources to better support your athletes holistically. Here’s a roundup of different aspects of your athletes and clients total wellbeing to be attuned to and associated resources available through our Partner Perks Program to help you guide them toward the support they need.

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Mental and Emotional Well-being

Mental health is one of the most overlooked but crucial aspects of human performance. The pressure to excel, especially for highly ambitious and competitive people like athletes, can lead to stress, anxiety, and burnout. High-performance individuals often face unique challenges, from managing expectations to balancing school or work, family, and social lives.

🔓 Mental Well-being Resources:

ZAMA: ZAMA is a Volt company and a sports psychology and mental wellbeing platform for athletes and the broader fitness community. They provide access to digital modules, a peer community, motivational support, and a clinical network that optimizes mental health.
BetterHelp: BetterHelp is the world’s largest online professional therapy platform. They offer mental health support for athletes, coaches and the entire fitness community.

Mindset Coaching

While mental health focuses on emotional well-being, mindset coaching addresses the strategies athletes and high-performing individuals use to face challenges, build resilience, and stay motivated. Developing a strong mindset equips individuals with the tools they need to push through obstacles, manage performance anxiety, and cultivate a growth mindset. As a leader, fostering this kind of mental training can help those who lean on you thrive under pressure and consistently perform at their best.

🔓 Mindset Coaching Resource for Athletes:

Momentum Labs: Momentum Labs provides mindset coaching services to performers looking to reach their full potential. Help your athletes get a dedicated coach, personalized plan, and advice from pros who have worked with athletes at the highest level.

Academic Balance

For students, academic performance is another critical pillar. Balancing schoolwork and sports or other activities can be overwhelming, leading to burnout or stress. Academic support services help students stay on top of their studies while excelling in their sport or extracurriculars. When students feel supported in the classroom, they are better able to focus on their training and aspirations.

🔓 Academic Coaching Resource for Students:

College Success Plan: College Success Plan teaches lifelong executive function skills to all students, including those with ADHD and other learning differences. Working online with students nationwide since 2009, their programs are research-based, time-tested and highly customized.

Nutrition and Health

Nutrition plays a crucial role in human performance. Ensuring your athletes or clients are properly fueled is just as important as their training. A well-rounded nutrition plan boosts energy levels, aids recovery, and helps individuals meet their goals. Having access to expert nutrition advice from certified dieticians and high-quality vitamins and supplements can make all the difference in performance and overall well-being.

🔓 Nutrition and Health Resources:

Berry Street: Berry Street is the best place to find a registered dietitian who accepts insurance! Utilize their services for yourself or share with your athletes or clients to support their nutrition needs.
Thorne: Thorne produces high quality supplements tailored to a wide range of health needs. Explore health solutions for yourself, your athletes, or your clients.

Physical Needs: Strength, Mobility, and Recovery

While your focus may already be on the strength, injury-mitigation, and mobility of your athletes—something Volt has you covered with—it’s equally important to ensure they are recovering properly outside of their workouts in the gym. Recovery is crucial for preventing injury, reducing soreness, and maintaining consistent performance. Providing your athletes or clients with the right tools for recovery can set them up for long-term success.

🔓 Mobility and Recovery Resources:

Hyperice: Hyperice offers a suite of products to help relieve tension, unlock sore muscles, and prime the body and mind to be at their best, allowing individuals to fully enjoy what they love doing.
Therabody: Therabody is a tech wellness company that creates science-backed products and services to help people live healthier lives.
The Ready State: The Ready State helps everyday athletes enjoy better movement, agility, and strength — with less pain and more protection against injury, especially as they get older.

Building a Lasting Support System

As a coach or trainer, you don’t need to have all the answers—but you do need to know where to find them. By surrounding yourself with a trusted network of professionals—whether it’s mental health experts, nutritionists, or recovery specialists—you ensure your athletes and clients receive the comprehensive support they need to thrive both in and out of the gym and on or off the field. This holistic approach not only helps them succeed and reach their goals, but also teaches them valuable skills like resilience, balance, and self-care.

At Volt, our Partner Perk Program connects you with industry-leading resources to support your athletes and clients in every facet of their lives. With access to partners like ZAMA for mental health, Thorne for nutrition, and Hyperice for recovery, you can provide a complete support system for those who rely on you.