Student Testimonials

Michaela Joyce, University of Notre Dame Fencing/Epee, Freshman, NCAA Division

“I think really what makes Golden Touch and Golden Minds so special is that you look at athletes holistically. It's not just about what the athletes can do for the brand or the marketing, but it's also how can we make athletes the best versions of themselves for the brand. Because at the end of the day, if we're not the best version of ourselves, then we can't give anything in return. So I think that ability to just look at athletes, like complete people from a holistic perspective is just something that is so needed in the NIL industry and just athletics in general.”

Irish Women's Basketball Guard Dara Mabrey

"I hear all the time 'what if they call me soft?' It's deeply saddening athletes hesitate to speak up. I'm here to tell athletes, you are not alone."

Perry Gregg, HCC Saints Tennis, Sophomore

“I’ve been overwhelmed this semester with school. It feels like it’s been too much to handle and I’ve had to go to my family.”

Solena Gallo, HHC Saints Soccer, Junior

“I wanted to quit. It was a very hard time for me. I turned to God. Something my mother taught me when she was going through chemo.”

Kelley Rourke, SMC Belles Softball, Freshman

“Hearing other people’s stories puts it in to perspective how real it (mental fitness) is...when you see professionals reaching out to athletes to make sure they are ok that’s really important because it’s not talked about enough.”

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Irish Football Captain Avery Davis

"There were days (after injury) I didn't want to get up...but you have to get your mental fitness right...and take proper steps to move forward..."