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For student-athletes, self-harm doesn't always look the way people imagine.Sometimes it looks like training through injuries, skipping meals, ignoring pain, or pushing yourself past your limits because you believe that's what success requires. In sports culture, these behaviors are often normalized. They are framed as discipline, toughness, or dedication. But sometimes they are signs that an athlete is hurting more than people realize. Your body is not something to punish. Yo

Meet Emerson Dennis , a junior at Bronxville High School who competes in the 800m and 1500m , and was part of Bronxville’s 2025 Cross Country State Championship team. Emerson stays motivated by thinking about the people around her. “When running becomes difficult, I remind myself how I want to become the best athlete possible to help my team reach our goals — sectionals, states, and even nationals.” Her journey with running didn’t start with love.“ At first, I hated running.

Meet Ian Oak , a junior at NVOT High School and a wingback who plays with one thing in mind—his family in the stands. For Ian, motivation comes from seeing his parents watch every game, knowing how much time, effort, and sacrifice they’ve put in so he can play the sport he loves. That support pushes him to give his all every time he steps on the field. His love for soccer started back in kindergarten, playing mini games behind his school with friends. What began as fun quickl

Before From Your Teammate was a nonprofit, a platform, or a mentorship idea, it was simply a lived experience. It came from the feeling of being constantly in motion — between practices, flights, school assignments, and competitions — while trying to hold everything together at once. Where It All Started The idea for From Your Teammate began during a difficult period of adjustment. “I started competing in 2020, right as the pandemic hit. When training and school resumed, my