Beyond the Locker Room: The Stories That Shape Athlete Mental Health

This fireside conversation explores the personal stories behind athlete leadership and advocacy.

Coach Cam and former NFL player Jonathan Wells join PROJECT BLACKBIRD Founder Alexandra Miles to reflect on the pressures athletes face, how identity and mental health intersect with performance, and why sharing these stories matters for young people today.

Through honest conversation, the session highlights how athlete storytelling can break stigma, inspire help-seeking, and help students feel less alone—core to PROJECT BLACKBIRD’s mission of bringing mental health storytelling, resources, and free therapy access to schools and communities nationwide.

Speakers:

• Jonathan Wells, Former Player, NFL
• Cameron Campbell (Coach Cam)
• Alexandra Miles, Founder & Executive Director, PROJECT BLACKBIRD Inc.