Overview
Athlete To Athlete connects youth student-athletes with Division I college athlete mentors for virtual mentorship sessions. Mentors guide mentees through sports-specific drills, film review, mental toughness, goal setting, confidence, handling setbacks, rest and recovery, and balancing academics with sport. The process starts with sport/position/goals-based matching, a free intro meeting, and then a paid mentorship program with weekly or biweekly sessions. Mentors are vetted Division I athletes from many sports and states, offering relatable, older-sibling-style guidance and emotional support alongside technical training. The company differentiates itself by pairing mentees with vetted, approachable role models who share lived experience, emphasizing resilience and personal growth in addition to athletic skill. Its goal is to help young athletes improve performance while maintaining mental health, confidence, and academic balance.
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What believers are saying
- November 2026 Series A raised $8 million led by Rally Ventures.
- Company expects over 100,000 mentorship sessions in 2026, showing strong demand.
- Expansion plans target youth sports partnerships and stronger child-protection infrastructure.
What critics are saying
- Safety failures in youth coaching can trigger parent backlash and platform shutdowns quickly.
- College athlete supply depends on NCAA schedules, injuries, and graduation churn.
- Undisclosed revenue and valuation from the 2026 Series A signals weak transparency.
What makes Athlete to Athlete unique
- Founded by former UCLA athletes Anthony Waller and Zach Maisus in 2023.
- Offers 20,000+ college athlete mentors across 30+ sports from 300+ universities.
- Combines paid NIL-style mentoring with structured 12- and 24-week virtual programs.
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