Our Flawless Board Member Ross Szabo is the Wellness Director at Geffen Academy UCLA. He regularly gets emails and offers to address all of the crises affecting young people. Schools are constantly asking him how to address technology, AI, social media, mental health, the dangers of porn, loneliness, young men’s masculinity, bullying and many other issues. …
There’s something truly special about running a marathon. The physical endurance, the mental fortitude, and the sense of accomplishment when crossing the finish line make it one of the most inspiring challenges a person can take on. But what makes this past marathon in Budapest even more meaningful is the reason behind it: Daymon Cantave,…
As the Paris 2024 Olympics unfold, the conversation around mental health in sports is more relevant and impactful than ever. Athletes are stepping into the spotlight, not just to showcase their physical prowess, but to share their mental health struggles and triumphs. Among these courageous voices, to name a few, are Simone Biles, Noah Lyles,…
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time when people all across the world raise awareness and promote acceptance in understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This month we are focusing on the intersection of autism and athlete mental health. At the Flawless Foundation, we believe that raising awareness and promoting acceptance can create a more supportive…
On January 2nd, the NFL was getting ready for what was set to be one of the best games of the year. Two top-seeded AFC juggernauts would clash between the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills. Some people called this game of the year before kickoff. But, what people didn’t understand was that the game being…
If you’re playing professional football that leaves no doubt that you’re a champion on the field, but recently at Flawless we celebrated some champions off the field. In our Flawless Football Feature, we highlighted three amazing football players who are leaders in the football community but are also helping to change the conversation around mental…
The Flawless Team recently participated in the 3rd Str3ngth in Stories virtual mental health conference. This conference was hosted by D1on1, Hilinski’s Hope, and Dam Worth it – three Flawless organizations that are committed to making a change in the world not only for college athletes but for individuals everywhere who may be facing emotional…
Three impactful brain health organizations came together to further the cause for student-athlete mental health. D1on1, Dam Worth It, and Hilinski’s Hope hosted a virtual mental health conference for college athletes aimed at changing the conversation about mental health by empowering and connecting athletes with one another. The 2-hour zoom gathering focused on a variety…
The theme for this year’s The Kennedy Forum Spotlight Series focused on the intersection of Community, Sports, and Mental Wellness. Sharing a city with NBA All Star weekend there was a heavy emphasis on the game of basketball in particular. However, one of the highlighted panelists was Jessica Wagner who was not there to speak…
By Tre Gabriel, Flawless Intern The Southern Conference is a Division 1 collegiate athletic conference under the guidance of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ). Established in 1921 it is the fifth oldest major college athletic conference in the United States, but what may be more impressive is what they’ve been doing this…