Holistic athlete development that meets student-athletes on their terms
Built by former D1 athletes and sports psychologists, journai uses AI to provide personalized support and development available 24/7 on their phones, with no scheduling, judgment, or pressure.
We deliver support that works within athletes' actual lives rather than requiring them to adapt to institutional structures.
"If you're someone who doesn't have that support system or struggles to open up, this thing isn't going to judge you."
Student AthleteTemple University
Our research with student-athletes revealed specific ways journai addresses their real needs:
What Athletes Need | What journai Provides | In Their Own Words |
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What Athletes Need Processing Space | What journai Provides Private reflection without judgment |
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Need Accessibility | journai Support that fits their schedule |
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Need Personalization | journai Guidance tailored to them |
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Need Perspective | journai Help with overthinking |
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Need Connection | journai A reliable sounding board |
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AI-guided conversations that fit into athletes' actual lives.
Quick conversations to process daily challenges:
"The check-ins are like mindfulness. It's just: hey, how are you feeling today?"
Graduate AssistantTemple University
Deeper guided conversations following a research-based curriculum:
"I really like the growth sessions because they were just a little bit deeper than just a normal check in."
Former Student AthleteTemple University
Unlike static resources, journai remembers context from previous conversations, building a personalized relationship with each athlete over time.
journai strengthens your existing programs—without adding to your team's workload. It provides valuable support for subclinical needs while directing athletes to on-campus resources when appropriate.
Licensed Professionals
Identifies warning signs and facilitates connections
Advisors and Connections
Ongoing exploration and preparation
Coaches and Workshops
Daily practice and reinforcement
Structured Programs
Continuous, adaptive reflection
Scheduled Sessions
On-demand, in-the-moment support
Academic Advisors and Coaches
Regular reflection on priorities and boundaries
"I've never done, like, therapy or anything like that in my life. I've never really just felt the need to, which is fine. But after doing this, like, made me realize, like, how nice it is to actually talk to someone or something that will ask you these questions that you'll never ask yourself and just get, like, a different perspective."
D1 Women's Lacrosse Player
Our research with student-athletes shows measurable improvements in just a few weeks:
Worry about future career decreased
Before journai
Worried about being unsure of career
After journai
32% reduction
He kind of helped me calm my anxiety and just not be so worried about it because it's something I can't really change.
International Student Athlete
Clear sense of career direction improved
Before journai
Reported clear career direction
After journai
12% increase
I definitely feel more confident about my choice of work because I basically told what I like in my work environment...that helped me realize that yes, this is what I want to do.
D1 Men's Crew Athlete
Found purpose through career interests
Before journai
Felt they found purpose in career path
After journai
40% increase
It made me discover that there's more to me than just the athletics.
D1 Gymnast
Career plans aligned with personal values
Before journai
Felt career plans matched values
After journai
20% improvement
I would say like now I look at post college like not so specific...the AI tool helped me identify what success is to me.
D1 Field Hockey Player
We are building journai based on our own lived athletic experience combined with cutting-edge research to create support that truly works for today's student-athletes.
Journai helps student-athletes engage with the development they need—without the scheduling, stigma, or commitment barriers that usually get in the way.
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