Leadership.Driven by Experience.
Meet the executive team and staff leaders who guide Beyond the Game Foundation's mission to empower student-athletes through comprehensive support and advocacy.
Leadership Philosophy
Our leadership team brings together lived athletic experience, professional expertise in mental health, education, and youth development, and a deep commitment to equity and whole-athlete wellbeing. Every decision is guided by our mission to serve athletes as complete human beings—not just performers.
Mission-Driven
Every strategy and initiative centers the needs of underserved student-athletes.
Lived Experience
Our leaders understand the athletic journey from personal and professional perspectives.
Community-Centered
We partner with families, schools, and communities to create lasting impact.
Innovation & Excellence
We pursue best practices and new solutions to address systemic gaps in youth sports.
Leadership
Dr. Heather Larkin
LMHC, MGCP, MPMC, AIMC
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Heather Larkin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and certified Master Mindset Performance Coach with over a decade of experience supporting student-athletes, families, and sports organizations.
As the creator of the ALL IN Mindset™ training methodology, Dr. Larkin specializes in mental performance, emotional regulation, and holistic athlete development. Her work bridges clinical mental health practice with the unique psychological demands of competitive athletics.
Having witnessed firsthand the gaps in support for underserved student-athletes, Dr. Larkin founded Beyond the Game Foundation to ensure that mental wellness, academic stability, and future opportunity are accessible to all young athletes—not just those with financial means.
"Every athlete deserves to be seen as a whole person—not just a performer."
Staff & Team Members
Our dedicated team of professionals brings expertise in mental health, education, athletics, and youth development to support our mission.
Staff profiles and team information will be added soon.
We're building a passionate team committed to transforming the lives of student-athletes.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
We're building a team of passionate professionals committed to transforming the lives of student-athletes. Check our careers page for current opportunities.
